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Ukiah High School Handbook

WELCOME WILDCATS!

Principals Message – Gordon Oslund Welcome to Ukiah High School. Class of 2018, this is your year to lead, achieve and celebrate success! Class of 2021, welcome to the Wildcat family. Find your passion and celebrate the true passion of others, Success is all around us, every day – thinking critically in classrooms; creating greatness in athletics, arts and all activities; and supporting one another as you pursue your dreams. Striving for our own success, while celebrating the success of others, defines Wildcat Pride.

ASB President’s Message – Richard Rhodes Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! I am excited to be your Associated Student Body President. Freshmen, don’t be afraid to leave your comfort zone to try new things. Sophomores, now that you have more experience and you know your options chase your dreams and never give up on them. Juniors, you are now halfway done with your high school experience and your last two years will go by very fast. Participate in as many activities as possible and enjoy your third year! Seniors, in just one year we will all begin our new adventures and no matter where our paths will take us we will always be together. As our time at the high school nears the end let us finish with no regrets! This upcoming year will be fantastic and we will create many happy memories. Please feel free to contact me or any other members of ASB if you have any ideas for this new year!

Contents

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About UHS

Enrollment and General Information

Counseling and Support

Services

College and Career Readiness

Academic Information

Get Involved

Attendance Policies and Procedures

School Safety and Discipline

Our Vision Ukiah High School students will impact our world by learning to apply skills, knowledge, and compassion

in real life, unpredictable situations.

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ENROLLMENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION Enrollment:

Becoming a Wildcat! STEP 1: Parent/Guardian completes an enrollment packet. Missing documents will delay the enrollment process. STEP 2: Student completes a written writing sample. STEP 3: UHS requests student’s records from previous school. STEP 4: Student and parent/guardian meet with an assigned counselor to schedule classes and to complete an educational plan. (Student’s with IEP’s meet with a counselor and case carrier)

Student Records: Student records are confidentially maintained on our computer data system and in a student’s hard copy cumulative file. Student names and addresses are shared with ASB and activity groups (i.e. yearbook, senior class, etc.), school photographer, military services recruiters, colleges, and vocational schools unless parents of students who are under 18, or students who are 18 years old or older, request that such information not be shared, (email ukiahi@uusd.net).

Transfer Grades: Students transferring from another high school will have their courses and grades transferred from their previous school onto their UHS transcript. Courses will be tagged appropriately based on how they were honored at their previous school, ie honors, college prep, etc. If alternative grading was used, the grades will be transferred over to our grading system. Students are expected to meet UHS graduation requirements when transferring from another school.

Communication: A daily bulletin and celebration is broadcast each morning. Sign up for our weekly parent bulletin via e-mail at ukiahi@uusd.net. There are nine mailed parent newsletters in English and Spanish that are mailed home with progress reports. UHS Website: http://ukiahhigh.uusd.edlioschool.com/ Follow us on Twitter: @ukiahi Follow us on Facebook: Primary account Ukiah High School. Other campus groups also maintain pages. AERIES Parent/Student Portal: Use this to check grades, missing assignments and to register for classes.

Breakfast and Lunch Program: Free and reduced priced meals are available, simply fill out an application. About 60% of UHS students receive this benefit. In the district 80% qualify. Please apply, we receive additional academic funds for qualifying students. Free and reduced lunch qualification also benefits students in qualifying for fee waivers for college applications, SAT/ACT testing, and AP testing. The daily menu includes: a homemade entrée, a complete salad bar, sandwiches and pre-packaged meals. Meal costs are $1.75 for breakfast, $3.00 for lunch, additional items priced individually (all prices subject to change).

Transportation:

Home to school transportation is managed by the school district, please see the district web site for information. Bus schedules are also posted in the main office. After school late bus transportation is also available when enough students are accessing this service.

Lockers: Student lockers are issued on orientation days. Lockers are the property of the district and issued as a privilege. Report problems to a campus supervisor. Report thefts to the office. Don’t share combinations. Don’t store valuables in lockers. Do keep lockers clean! Locker gates are open 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Lost and Found: The “lost and found” is located in the main office. Turn in “found”

items to a teacher or the office immediately to ensure proper return.

Found items not returned are considered stolen items. Found items

are kept for 45 days.

Insurance UHS does not maintain health insurance for students. Insurance is available to Ukiah High School students through Myers & Stevens Insurance Company. The policy includes accident insurance to cover the student while at school, while traveling to or from school, or while at a school sponsored event (including participating on an athletic team). Forms may be obtained in the counseling office and Student Activities office. The school is responsible only for immediate first aid. The Board of Education does not pay any medical or hospital bills incurred as a result of accidents to a pupil while at school. The parent/guardian is responsible for payment of such bills.

Textbooks and Instructional Materials: These are distributed by teachers or through the library check out

system and are issued to students to support learning. Students will be charged if these items are damaged or lost. If an item is lost, notify the school immediately so a replacement item can be issued and the corresponding bill sent as yearbooks, transcripts and diplomas will not be issued to students with outstanding fines for textbooks, chromebooks, books, other instructional materials or food services.

Health Services: We have a nurse and health technician on to assist students feeling ill or with health-related questions. The health office is located in the gym (left foyer). If this office is unattended report to the Counseling Office.

Procedure for illness/accident: Report to class first and report illness/accident to the teacher immediately. If referred to the health office, y ou wi l l b e g iv e n a p a s s b y y o u r t e a c h e r , care will be administered b y a h e a l t h p r o f e s s io n a l , and a parent/guardian will be notified. Parent approval is required to leave campus due to illness.

Procedure for medications: The health office does not maintain a pharmacy of nonprescription medications. Prescription and non-prescription medication must be taken to the school office to be registered, secured and administered. This process requires a completed parent form, doctor’s signature, prescription label (if applicable), and medication instructions. Report changes immediately.

For an emergency call 9-1-1 And immediately notify

the nearest school employee

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Counseling and Support Service

UHS is fortunate to provide a multitude of Counseling and Support Services. Our Counselors are serve students by alphabet grouping and by special programs. With about 300 students assigned per counselor, we are proud of offering more counseling services and special programs than most comprehensive high schools our size.

Counselor/Deans: UHS Counselors support students and families in a variety of ways

including, but not limited to, academic planning, post-secondary planning, college admissions, scholarship applications, and concurrent enrollment. Counselors meet with their students at least two times per year, but students are encouraged to communicate with their counselor on a regular basis. The best way to connect with your counselor is to leave them a note outside their door. They will send a pass at a time that works best for the student. Counselors are an invaluable resource. When in doubt, ask your counselor for help!

Native American Title VI Counselor: Kristin Firth is our Native American Counselor. She services students

both at UHS and South Valley Continuation High School. Services include academic, social and emotional, and college and career readiness counseling. The Native American Counselor works in collaboration with the students assigned alpha group counselor.

Social and Emotional Counseling: For students needing more support than their counselor can provide,

we also offer social and emotional counseling on site at no service to the student. Parent consent is required for students needing this level of service. Adrienne Bakewell services both UHS and South Valley Continuation School and meets with students on an individual basis. This year we are also excited to welcome Jen Julius, who will be services students through social and emotional classroom presentations and small group settings. For more information regarding the referral process please speak with your Counselor.

Career Center: Eric Crawford is our District Career and Technical (CTE) Coordinator

housed at Ukiah High School. Services include working with counselors and CTE staff to ensure the right students get into the right classes. Come visit him in our new Career Center located in the center of the G building. Mr. Crawford is here to support students with their career goals including but not limited to connecting students with internships and supporting students in completing a CTE Pathway that supports students in being career ready.

Family Liaison: Gloria Lopez is our bilingual Family Liaison. She supports families in

many ways including but not limited to provide services to our Homeless and Foster Youth, connecting families with resources in the community, and supporting parents in the use of our aeries parent portal. In addition, she can help support the completion of any documentation that goes home including free and reduced lunch applications and enrollment paperwork. Stay tuned for her Parent Engagement workshops that will be held both in the Fall and Spring Semesters. All of our workshops are conducted in both English and Spanish.

Lowell Near Library Media Center: The Library is located at the heart of our campus. Welcoming in design and operation, it’s the place to be for learning researching, thinking, and dreaming. A range of updated books, e-books, CD books, magazines, and newspapers are available. A Ukiahi identification card is required to check out up to five items for three weeks. Students will be charged for lost or damaged books. The library is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Who is your Counselor?

Alpha Group Counselor Phone Office

A-Consterdine Maricela Zamora 472-5762 A-11

Contreras-Henth Shawn Garrity 472-5769 A-8

Hernandez-Meza Evan Englar 472-5796 A-9

Michels-Ronk *Norma Vasquez 472-5760 A-10

Rosales-Z Angelina Gutierrez 472-5758 A-14

*Ana Jacinto-Cawthon will be returning in 2018-2019

Other Counselors: 472-5750 Adrienne Bakewell, Jen Julius and Jacob Bainbridge

Kristen Firth (Title VI)

Ukiah High School and our community

offer a range of social and emotional

counseling support, as well as alcohol and

drug counseling support.

See your counselor to learn more

Supporting College Dreams!

Counselors host special events throughout the year for all families. See our website for dates:

Summer Academy: a multi-week college bound orientation for incoming 9th grade students.

College selection: Help in understanding the University of California, California State University, Community College and private college systems.

College applications: Tips and assistance in completing applications including writing, editing admissions essays.

Financial Aid for College: Assistance in completing the FAFSA for student financial aid.

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College and Career Readiness There are three levels that measure postsecondary preparedness in the College/Career Indicator (CCI):

PREPARED

APPROACHING PREPARED NOT PREPARED

Prepared Level: High School Diploma and any one of the following- 1. Career Technical Education (CTE Pathway) completion plus at least a Level 3

“Standard Met” on the English Language Arts or Math Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC) and at least a Level 2 “Standard Nearly Met” in the other subject area.

2. At least a Level 3 “Standard Met” on both the ELA and Math SBAC. 3. Completion of two semesters of Dual Enrollment with a passing grade

(Academic/CTE subjects). Dual Enrollment are courses taken through Mendocino College.

4. Passing Score on two Advanced Placement (AP) exams. 5. Completion of courses that meet the University of California (UC) A-G criteria

plus one of the following criteria:

CTE Pathway Completion

SBAC Assessment: At least a Level 3 “Standard Met” on ELA or Math and at least a Level 2 “Standard Nearly Met” in the other subject area.

One semester of Dual Enrollment with a passing grade Passing score on one AP Exam

Approaching Prepared Level: High School Diploma and any one of the following: 1. CTE Pathway Completion 2. Scored at least a Level 2 “Standard Nearly Met” on both the ELA and Math

SBAC assessments 3. Completion of one semester of Dual Enrollment with a passing grade

(Academic/CTE subjects) 4. Completion of courses that meet the UC A-G criteria

Not Prepared Level: Student who does not meet any measure or did not graduate is considered not prepared.

High School students are now being measured on their College and Career Readiness.

UHS has what it takes to get you ready!

Mendocino College

Our closest collegiate

partner just got a lot

closer!

See a Mendocino College counselor in the

UHS office Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30 am

beginning in October

Take a college classes on our campus

Yes, college is that close!

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Academic Programs

Your transcript includes your credit total

Score a 3 or better and earn college credit while still in high school. UHS

proudly offers AP classes in every department. With 13 AP course

offerings, you are sure to find a course

or two that fits your skill set!

Graduating from high school requires earning 230 credits. Students earn 5 credits per class, per semester (grade D- o r better).

Requirements

English 40

Math (including algebra) 20

World History 10

U.S. History 10

Life Science 10

Physical Science 10

Arts/Foreign Language/CTE 10

PE 20

Electives 90

See your counselor for specific classes meeting these

requirements

CTE Pathways offer students a meaningful way to gain skills necessary for the workforce. UHS is proud to offer

11 different pathways. Students will gain the most employability skills when they complete at least 2 courses within

the same pathway. A – G Requirements:

A-G Requirements are the 15 College Preparatory level classes you need to take to attend a 4-year college directly after high school – or to best prepare for attending a community college.

A – History/Social Science (2 years) B – English (4 years) C – Math (3 years) D – Laboratory Science (2 years) E – Foreign Language (2 years in same language) F – Visual and Performing Arts (1 year) G – Elective (1 more year of a-f)

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Academic Information

Grades: Stay focused on what counts! Course grades are determined by the individual teacher according to grading criteria published in the course outline. Report cards are mailed approximately 10 days after the close of each grading period. A progress report is sent at the midpoint of each quarter. A transcript with s e m e s t e r grades and credits will be mailed in June.

Homework: Do the work you need to do! Class homework policy will be included in the course syllabus. Following the district homework policy, students s h o u l d expect to be assigned up to 2½ hours of homework per week per academic class (more for college-prep/A.P. students). In Special Education classes, the assignments shall be adjusted to meet the needs of the individual student.

Final Exams: If you do your homework, finals will be easy! Class final exam policy will be included in the course syllabus. There are 3 final exam days at the end of each semester. It is expected that all courses will include a final exam and/or student presentation during the final exam period. Missing final exam weeks could be detrimental to a student’s final grade. Plan accordingly.

Credit: Learn and earn credit! Students receive 5 credits for each class passed with a grade D- or higher for each semester. Students should keep in mind that some courses require a C or better in order to advance to the next course. As well, students completing UC approved A-G coursework must also receive a C or better in order for the course to count toward college entrance. Repeating Classes. With teacher recommendation a course may be repeated. Students must improve grades by one full letter grade to earn credit. A course may be repeated only once for credit unless the student is developing progressive skills such as pottery, drawing, yearbook, welding, band, etc. Community College Credit. UHS students may enroll at a Community College. Coursework may not be used to meet UHS graduation requirements unless the student has previously failed the course at UHS. Permission and student responsibility form must be obtained from the student’s counselor. It is the student’s responsibility to furnish the high school with an official college transcript Work Experience: Earn money – and credit. Work permits are required of all students who are under 18 years of age and who are gainfully employed. Work permit forms are available in the office. Permits require a 2.0 GPA. The permit will be revoked if the GPA falls below 2.0 or if there are attendance problems. A student may appeal permit revocation of there is serious financial need or special circumstances.

Stay the Course: Seek out support for success! Schedule changes are not guaranteed once school starts. Plan your classes well. Consider completing A-G College Prep requirements, balancing AP courses, and discovering your passions through completion of one of our CTE Pathways. Students should plan to sign up for an advanced course within a CTE Pathway by the beginning of their senior to avoid denial into a beginning level CTE class.

After October 1 (first semester) or March 1 (second semester), required program change from one subject area to another will result in the loss of the first or third quarter’s credit. The student will receive only partial credits for successful completion of the course.

UHS Course Planning Guide: Plan well! Our Course Planning Guide is located on our UHS website. This document is a useful tool for course selection. It includes course descriptions and notates which courses are A-G approved, part of a CTE pathway, and which courses are NCAA approved. Check it out.

Awards: Honor yourself! Honor Wildcat Pride!

Perfect attendance awards are granted to students who have missed no more than three periods in a year, none for truancy. Academic excellence will be acknowledged with the granting of

HONORS 3.85-3.99 GPA HIGH HONORS 4.0-4.12 GPA HIGHEST HONORS 4.13 and above

Grade point averages will be calculated for two-hundred and thirty (230) credits counted in reverse chronological order and including eight (8) semester honors courses on the five (5) point scale completed in eleventh and twelfth grade. All honors classes will be designated on the transcript. Only juniors and seniors are eligible for the 5-point grading scale. Seal of Biliteracy Awards are granted to students who achieve the highest level of Biliteracy in both English and a foreign language of study. Students meeting the Seal of Biliteracy requirements receive a Seal of Biliteracy Seal affixed to their UHS Diploma. This Seal is recognized by the California State Department of Education. Scholar Athletes. The North Coast Section honors athletes and teams for academic excellence. It is expected that all of our teams will be designated a NCS Distinguished Team (Team GPA of 3.0 or higher); all athletes will strive to earn a Scholar Athlete Award (Individual GPA of 3.5+); all teams will strive to earn an academic pennant (earning a team GPA in the top 3 among our North Coast Section division schools).

Textbooks and Instructional Materials: Return your textbooks! These are distributed by teachers or through the library check out

system and are issued to students to support learning. Students will be charged if these items are damaged or lost. If an item is lost, notify the school immediately so a replacement item can be issued and the corresponding bill sent as yearbooks, transcripts and diplomas will not be issued to students with outstanding fines for textbooks, chromebooks, books, other instructional materials or food services. Ensure your participation in graduation by paying your bills!

Graduation: This is the goal! If you need an alternative to the UHS diploma see below and see your counselor. Graduation diplomas are issued to students who have completed requirements for graduation (see page 2). Certificates may be offered to other qualified students. District alternative education programs at South Valley HS and independent study issue accredited diplomas. A student that voluntarily transfers to SVHS may return to UHS during the second semester if 200 credits have been earned. Passing the California High School Proficiency Examination provides a certificate equivalent to a diploma (must be 16 years of age and completed grade 10).

Grade Level Classification: Keep up with your credits! Graduating high school is based on earning credits by passing classes.

Freshman (Grade 9) 0-50 credits Sophomore (Grade 10) 50-110 credits Junior (Grade 11) 110-160 credits

Senior (Grade 12) 161+ credits

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Activity Resources and Guidelines

You are the ASB – Associated Student Body! As a Wildcat you are eligible for membership by simply purchasing an ASB stamp for your I.D. Card. These are available in the Student Activities office in the “B” building. The stamp entitles the student to admission to all ASB sponsored events (no door charge) and gives discounts on other school functions and events. Homecoming! Ukiah High School sponsors the largest homecoming celebration in the free world. Clubs and Clubs Day! Clubs Day dominates our campus once in the Fall and once in the Spring. These are lunch festivals with plenty of food, games, and entertainment. Current clubs include: 6th Man 12th Man Am Sign Language Art Book Club Cats for Cats Chess Choir Civic Engagement Club 180 Club Aventura Drama Environmental Extreme Responders FCCLA Fencing French Frisbee Social Science Garden Project Gay/Straight Alliance Gladiator Grass Assassins Heathy Minds History Travel Interact Iron Kelly’s Kennel LARP Latino Leadership Library MESA Milk Mock Trial Native Amer. Youth Peer Counseling Pep Band Philosophy Photography Poetry Red Cross Science Scrubs Tennis U-Tech Ukiah FFA Vol. around World UHS Cheerlead UHS Science Olympiad UHS Welding Wild Minds Wildcat Café Work in Progress Yearbook Young Republicans Yearbook/Spirit Package! Show your school spirit and get a great value by buying the Ukiah High Spirit Package. For the low price of $120 you will receive a yearbook, a shirt, and an ASB sticker. For an additional $10 the Booster Card will be included. If purchased separately would cost $140. If you wish, the Spirit Package may be purchased in three installments of $40. The yearbook may be purchased separately for $100. The ASB sticker alone is $30. Students are admitted free to most home games and dances with the ASB sticker on their student ID card. Yearbooks are not issued if a student has outstanding fines. Athletic pass for friends and family! Purchase allows free admission for 1 adult to all UHS home games (NCS Games and tournaments excluded). Discounts at away games are subject to hosting school.

Get Involved

Athletic Resources We are the Wildcats!

UHS is one of eight teams competing in the North Bay League (NBL) within the North Coast Section (NCS) of the CIF.

Fall Wildcats… Cross-Country Football Golf (Girls) Tennis (Girls) Volleyball Water Polo

Winter Wildcats… Basketball (Boys and Girls) Soccer (Boys and Girls)

Wrestling (Boys and Girls)

Spring Wildcats… Baseball Golf (Boys) Softball Swimming (Boys and Girls) Tennis (Boys) Track (Boys and Girls)

Athletic eligibility…. 2.0 GPA with no more than 2 F’s, on track to graduate,

sign/abide by athletic rules, and a physical exam

See the Athletic Director today!

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Attendance Policies and Procedures

Attendance is critical to learning. The following attendance guidelines are in place to ensure your success

The Attendance Office is open and phones will be answered between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm A voice mail message can be left at any time. Verify absences by a parent/guardian call 472-5771 on the day of absence, or bring a note from the parent/guardian to the Attendance Office upon your return to school.

Absences NOT verified by a parent/guardian are truant/cuts.

Types of Absences: Excused absences (Ed Code 48205)

(a) Notwithstanding Sec. 48200, a pupil shall be excused from school when the absence is:

(1) Due to the pupil's illness.

(2) Due to quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer.

(3) For the purpose of having medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic services

rendered.

(4) For the purpose of attending the funeral services of a member of the pupil’s immediate

family, so long as the absence is not more than one day if the service is conducted in

California and not more than three days if the service is conducted outside California.

(5) For the purpose of jury duty in the manner provided for by law.

(6) Due to the illness or medical appointment during school hours of a child of whom the

pupil is the custodial parent.

(7) For justifiable personal reasons, including, but not limited to, an appearance in court,

attendance at a funeral service, observance of a holiday or ceremony of the pupil's

religion, attendance at religious retreats, attendance at an employment conference, or

attendance at an educational conference on the legislative or judicial process offered by

a nonprofit organization when the pupil's absence is requested in writing by the parent or

guardian and approved by the principal or a designated representative pursuant to

uniform standards established by the governing board.

(8) For the purpose of serving as a member of a precinct board for an election pursuant

to Section 12302 of the Elections Code.

(9) For the purpose of spending time with a member of the pupil's immediate family, who

is an active duty member of the uniformed services, as defined in Section 49701, and

has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or has immediately returned from,

deployment to a combat zone or combat support position. Absences granted pursuant to

this paragraph shall be granted for a period of time to be determined at the discretion of

the superintendent of the school district.

(10) For the purpose of attending the pupil's naturalization ceremony to become a United

States citizen.

(b) A pupil absent from school under this section shall be allowed to complete all assignments

and tests missed during the absence that can be reasonably provided and, upon satisfactory

completion within a reasonable period of time, shall be given full credit therefor. The teacher

of the class from which a pupil is absent shall determine which tests and assignments shall

be reasonably equivalent to, but not necessarily identical to, the tests and assignments that

the pupil missed during the absence.

(c) For purposes of this section, attendance at religious retreats shall not exceed four hours

per semester.

(d) Absences pursuant to this section are deemed to be absences in computing

average daily attendance and shall not generate state apportionment payments.

(e) "Immediate family," as used in this section, has the same meaning as set forth in Section

45194, except that references therein to "employee" shall be deemed to be references to

"pupil."

Unexcused Absences: Any absence that is not excused per Education Code 48205 is an unexcused absence/truant/cut. Any student subject to compulsory education who is absent for a full day or absent for 15 minutes or more per class period without a valid excused absence is a truant.

Leaving Campus During the School Day: Passes must be in your possession prior to leaving school. To acquire a pass have a parent call or bring a note from your parent and check-out at the attendance office before leaving campus. If you are ill go to the health office first. Parent/Teacher notes must be brought to attendance office first.

If You Are 18 or Older Students 18 years or older may write their own notes to obtain a pass from the attendance office for medical reasons. The attendance office may verify medical appointments. Students 18 years or older wishing to write their own notes for other than a medical reason, must see an administrator. Students 18 or older may be required to complete a contract to manage attendance notes and documentation.

Make-Up Work Teachers may require make-up for both class time and homework. To receive full work credit for an excused absence, the student must request the make-up work from each teacher promptly and complete it by the due date given. The Parent should notify the school of the first day of absence and request student work if it the absence will extend over more than 1 day. Absences do not change the due dates for long-term assignments unless arranged with the teacher prior to the absence. Students who missed school work due to an unexcused absence will be given the opportunity to make up missed work as necessary to ensure academic progress, but a lower grade may occur. Suspended students have the right to make up missed assignments.

Loss of Credit (UHS policiy is under revision) Board Policy AR 5121 Effect of Absences on Grades Teachers who withhold class credit because of excessive unexcused absences shall so inform students and parents/guardians at the beginning of the school year or semester. When a student reaches the number of unexcused absences defined as excessive in Board policy, the student and parent/guardian shall again be notified of the district's policy regarding excessive unexcused absences.

Short-term Independent Study Independent Study is provided to meet the needs of students who must be absent from school for other than medical reasons for five or more days. Allow time to complete all of the following steps: 1. A Parent must go to the Parent Liaison Office 3-5 days before leaving

to commence a Short-term Independent Study Contract. 2. The student must meet with each teacher 3 days in advance of

departure (outside of class time) to ask for assigned contract work. Teachers have up to 3 days to create necessary assignments for the missed time.

3. All contracts must have the required signatures and returned to the Attendance Office before they are valid. Approval is not automatic and may be denied if prior contracts have not been completed.

4. Work must be submitted to the Attendance office on date of return to school which is noted as the return date on the contract. Exceptions to this are make-up labs or exams on campus, which may be done as p r e - arranged with teachers. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with teachers to schedule such work.

Parents will be called to the school for supervision of completion of the work if it is incomplete upon return.

Communicating Absence and Attendance Information: Student attendance information is available on-line. The school may call

parents at home or at work. The school uses an automated calling system

each evening.

Integrity Compassion

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Alternatives to Suspension

Our goal is to keep students in school

After non-compliance to classroom interventions, further discipline alternatives may include one or more of the following:

Loss of privileges: Lunch passes, work permits, extra-curricular…

Counseling/Conflict Resolution: May include peer counseling.

Progress Reports: Daily check-in or weekly teacher signed form.

After School tutoring: In Library. Time is verified.

Community Service: Work performed free for others outside of school hours and under adult supervision. All entries are verified.

Time Out: Teacher sends out of class to C-4 for 1 period. Call home made by supervisor. No more than once in every 5 school days.

Campus Beautification: Pick up trash on campus.

Lunch Detention: Bring lunch to C-4.

After School Detention: One hour supervised.

Saturday School: 8 am to 12 pm. Parent contacted.

Teacher Held Suspension: Suspended from class plus one day per Ed Code 48910. Teacher shall call or write par/guard to meet.

Attendance or Behavior Contracts

Focused Classes or Groups: Teach appropriate behavior strategies. Can be on campus or outside services.

Special Counseling Services: On campus or other services.

In-House Supervised Suspension: 1-5 days in C-4

Request Par/Guard attendance with student for day

Safety and Discipline: Our Beliefs The staff at Ukiah High School believes that:

The ultimate responsibility for your behavior rests with you and your parents.

Students are expected to follow school rules, regulations, and procedures

Parents concern and cooperation in dealing with any behavior problems that may arise are critical for the successful resolution of the problem.

You will be treated with courtesy and respect by members of the staff and by fellow students. Rude or racist remarks, rowdy behavior, or other acts interfering with an individual’s rights will not be tolerated.

The staff at Ukiah High School is here to help you get the finest education possible. When problems occur, every reasonable effort will be made to rectify them to the

satisfaction of all concerned. Persons who behave irresponsibly must expect to account for their behavior. Persons who repeatedly or seriously violate the rules or rights of others will not be allowed to remain at Ukiah High School.

You are expected to know and to obey the rules and regulations of Ukiah High. In order to insure that disruptive and/or destructive behavior will not reoccur, we will do

the following:

Communicate with parents regarding inappropriate behaviors, attempting to develop a mutually agreed upon plan for changing the student’s behavior, which may include a formalized Behavior Contract.

With parent/guardian consent, attempt to enlist the aid of various agencies in our community which deal with specific problems.

Use all means at our disposal including cancelling lunch passes, work permits, extra- curricular activities to bring about acceptable attendance and behavior.

Restorative Practices

Restorative Practices – also referred to as restorative discipline or restorative justice – is an increasingly common strategy in managing student discipline throughout the country. Like good parenting, this practice rests on students taking responsibility for their actions and working to repair damages and relationships that result when rules and trust are broken. A critical piece of the process is a Restorative Conference. This may include conflict resolution, peer mediation processes, teacher/parent conferences, or Student Success Team meetings. These types of meeting allow offenders, victims, and impacted parties to come together for a restorative dialogue to better understand impacts and create a plan for making amends. An administrator, counselor or dean facilitates these conferences. The result may involve a restoration plan unique to the situation, alternatives to suspension, or a behavior contract.

On time and ready is a sign of integrity!

1. Just like in your future job, you are expected to be in your seat and prepared to work when the period begins.

2. Each teacher will discuss and post their tardy policy and consequences with you the first day of school.

3. If you are habitually tardy a parent/student conference will be held to see how better self-discipline habits can be developed.

4. Any student more than 15 minutes late to class must pick up a re-admit slip from the Attendance Office.

Being prompt, present and prepared instills trust and

confidence in your working partnerships

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School Safety and Discipline Practices

Closed Campus: Ukiah High School is a closed campus during school hours. If you are present in

any of the following areas without permission disciplinary action will follow:

Across Low Gap Road and in Low Gap Park (7:15 am to 4:15 pm) or west of school

on Low Gap Rd.

On or around the Pomolita or other school campus (including the athletic fields).

The cemetery or the adjoining properties or homes along Despina Drive. The Ukiah High School vineyards, farm, or any area farther west or signed areas.

The stadium and UHS athletic playing fields.

The Gym and P.E. area for students who do not have P.E. at that hour. Loitering along streets, parking lots, or shop classroom areas.

Hall Passes: Students must have a teacher signed, dated/timed pass to be out of class. A specialized teacher pass may be used for the bathroom.

Lunch Passes: Students in grades 10-12 (with 50+ credits) may apply for a lunch pass. Applications are obtained from the office and parent signature is required. A lunch pass allows a student to leave campus during lunch to go home or to a business where food is sold. It does not give permission to loiter or congregate near campus. Students must abide by all school rules during lunch even when off-campus. Misuse of a lunch pass or returning late from lunch more than two times may result in pass cancellation of up to four weeks.

Lockers: are the property of the Ukiah Unified School District and are issued to students as a privilege. Students may be denied use of lockers for violation of school rules. As property of the district, lockers are subject to random inspection at any time. Any items contained in a locker shall be considered to be the property of the student to whom the locker was assigned.

Spray-free Campus: Students must not bring any type of sprays on campus. Random locker and backpack searches may be performed. Any sprays confiscated are returned at the end of the day with a documented warning that having them again will be considered defiance.

Cell Phones and Electronic Devices: In accordance with board Policy, cell phones are allowed on campus but must be turned off during class time unless permitted by teachers for academic purposes. Teachers will establish class rules for cell phones and electronic device use in their classes. The administration will support a teacher’s written rule. Students may have cell phones confiscated for the day for violation of school or class rules. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen cell phones or electronic devices.

Computer Use: All students receive a chrome book for use during the school year and must sign and abide by the district Acceptable Use Policy Agreement and Chromebook Contract. Any loss or damages must be paid for before receiving transcripts, diplomas, or participating in the graduation ceremony.

Dances: UHS Student ID is required for entry. One pre-approved guest per student. Involuntary transfer students or middle school students may not be guests. After exiting the dance, students will not be allowed to re-enter. Doors will remain open for 1 hour after the dance begins. No loitering on campus outside the dance area. Breathalyzers may be used when students are suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and upon entry to the dance. Students under the influence or in possession of controlled substances will be banned from all dances for the remainder of the school year and parents will be contacted.

Parking Lot: Parking on campus is a privilege, follow these guidelines:

1. Parking permits applications must be obtained in the office A-23 2. Park in designated parking spaces in the student parking lot, nose-in. UPD regulates

parking on the campus. Violation of parking rules may be cited. 3. Vehicles are subject to search. By entering any Ukiah High School parking area, the

person driving any vehicle is deemed to consent to complete search of the vehicle, all its compartments and contents, by school officials or law enforcement personnel, for any reason whatsoever. This notice applies to all vehicles of any type and is in force 24 hours a day. CVC 21113 (A). Continues on next page….

School Safety & Discipline: Resources

Here are a few of the resources in place to promote school

safety. .

Campus Supervision: Nine administrators and deans and five campus supervisors monitor the campus. All teachers and employees also supervise the campus. Seek support and report concerns immediately to any employee… anywhere.

Identification Cards: Students should carry their Ukiah High ID card and be ready to provide them to school or bus employees upon request.

Emergency Procedures: All classrooms include emergency procedure postings.

SRO: A School Resource Officer from the Ukiah Police Dept. is stationed at UHS to assist students and ensure safety.

SRO K-9 Unit: We have a police dog on campus to assist us in keeping our school free of drugs and weapons. Random searches may be made of any lockers.

Site Council: The School Site Council meets monthly. The council includes parent and student representatives. School safety and discipline is on each agenda. The council also oversees our goals and their progress and development.

Our student information system is used in the event of

an emergency.

Please keep contact information up to date by call or email

472-5750 ukiahi@uusd.net

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4. Do not park in the Low Gap Park nor the playhouse parking lots. Students may park on Despina Drive. 5. If enrolled in auto shop, you may park in the shop parking lot in an authorized parking spot while in the auto class with permission from the teacher. Return the car to the student parking lot at the end of the class period. 6. Parking lots are off limits during the school day, including lunch periods and morning break. You may go to your car during lunch with a lunch pass, but do not eat lunch or sit in cars in the parking lot. Cars should not be used as a locker. 7. Keep the parking lot clean. 8. The speed limit in parking lots is 10 mph. 9. If you drive unsafely or park in an unauthorized area you will lose the privilege of parking on the campus for four weeks, and may also be cited.

10. Bicycles are to be parked and locked in bicycle racks Bicycles are NOT to be ridden on the campus other than to and from the street and the bicycle racks.

Police on Campus: UHS has a UPD School Resource Officer on campus to assist students, promote safety and enforce the law on all Ukiah Unified campuses. The following practices are supported by an opinion of the Attorney General of the State of California: The School Resource Officer and UPD officers have a right to interview a student at school as a suspect or witness. The police also have the right to search on reasonable suspicion as directed by an administrator. Parental approval is not legally required before authorizing removal of a student from the campus. We will, however, attempt to contact parents by phone if the police remove a student from campus.

Police K-9 Units: UHS has a police dog on campus to deter the possession of drugs and weapons. The dogs may sniff the air around lockers, desks, bags, items or vehicles on district property or at district-sponsored events as long as they are not allowed to sniff any person. Items shall not be sniffed if a person is close by. The above inspections shall be unannounced and may be made at the discretion of the administration. This posting serves as the annual notification to students and parents/guardians of the use of K-9 units on the UHS campus.

Video Surveillance: In an effort to continue to provide safe school campuses and reduce vandalism, Ukiah Unified School District Policy 3515 allows for the use of surveillance cameras. Ukiah High School has surveillance cameras which are actively monitored by school personnel. Recordings may be used in disciplinary proceedings. Video recordings maybe referred to local law enforcement agencies. Cameras are not placed in areas where students, staff, or community members have a reasonable expectation of privacy. For a complete copy of the Board Policy, please visit www.uusd.net.

Dress Code The California Administrative Code, Section 302, allows schools to establish and maintain a dress code. Good taste, health, safety and promoting a positive learning and working environment are factors in determining our dress policy. The dress code is reviewed annually.

Dress for Success: Ukiah High School students recognize the importance of wearing clothing that follows the district’s dress code policy as stated below in the Student Handbook. Ukiah High School students recognize that a positive and enforceable dress code is a shared responsibility between students and staff.

Inappropriate Clothing: In general clothing that is distracting to the learning and working environment or may result in violence is not allowed. Specific guidelines include clothing or emblems that are:

1. Excessively revealing. 2. Innapproriate for a professional workplace 3. Promote violence. 4. Promote violation of laws (Marijuana, alcohol, violence, etc) 5. Advocate racial, ethnic, or religious prejudice. 6. Unsafe for a work environment (i.e. bare feet or lack of

protective clothing in shop classes).

Gang Related Clothing Any student wearing or carrying overt gang paraphernalia or making gestures that symbolize gang membership shall be referred to the principal or designee. The student’s parent/guardian shall be contacted and the student sent home to change clothes if necessary. The following gang-related items have been identified as being unsafe or disruptive and therefore not allowed while at school or school sponsored activities (This may change throughout the year with new information from Law enforcement).

1. Any clothing that is disruptive to the educational process.

2. Any article of clothing with personalized monikers, whether hand or machine lettered. 3. Any clothing or article that identifies a student as a

gang member or associate. 4. Any clothing that promotes the use of intoxicants/drugs/alcohol/tobacco.

5. Red/blue colored lanyards, bandannas, bandanna belts, or any colored paisley bandannas; Any associated white supremacy or Neo-nazi symbols or images; any color do-rag or hairnet. In general head bands or bandannas are not allowed. 6. Red or blue cotton braided belts or lanyards; belt buckles with “N”, “S”, 3 , 4 , 13, 14, 33, 44, 81, 707, “Califas” or marijuana leaves or other known gang related symbols. 7. Red/blue baseball caps, athletic wear with large “N” or “S” letters. 8. Red or blue shoelaces; inclu ding lace s with r e d or blue strands or designs. 9. Clothing with the number 3, 4, 13, 14, 33, 44, 81, or roman numerals XIII, XIV, X4, X3, 707, “Califas”. 10. Gang related tattoos must be covered by shirt or band aids at all times.

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