2014-15 PHS Student Planner

Palmdale High School Student Planner
2014-2015
Acknowledgment of Receipt
My signature on this form verifies that I have received a
copy of the 2014-2015 Palmdale High School Student
Planner, which contains the following information:
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Behavior Standards/Consequences
Attendance & Tardy Policy
Dress and Appearance Policy
Discipline Policy
Student use of Technology Policy
Athletic participation Policy
Club and Activity Policy
I agree to read all student information contained in the
planner and any additional information given to me. Any
questions I have about this information will be directed
to a school administrator or the director of security.
This signed document will be kept on file.
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2137 East Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
Phone #: (661) 273-3181
Fax: (661) 273-1093
This handbook is designed to provide an overview of Palmdale High School.
It is intended to explain the basic policies, procedures, and programs. Please
use it to become familiar with the guidelines, services, and opportunities
provided by the school. If you have any further questions, you are welcome
to contact a counselor, staff member, or administrator.
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In case of emergency, please notify:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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School Map
Our Mission
Character Counts
Records Info/Parent Volunteer/Work Experience
Important Telephone Numbers
Grades
Important Dates
Power School Parent Access
Counseling and Guidance
Student Codes of Conduct (Attendance)
Legal Absences (& En Espanol)
Student Identification Cards
Discipline Policy
District Dress Code and Gang Dress Policy
Disciplinary Action Chart
PHS Student Norms
Co-Curricular Programs
Requirements for Graduation Exercises
Clubs and Activities
Clubs on Campus; CSF Information
Bell Schedules
Sometimes You Need Some Help
Emergency and Hotline Numbers
Athletics
Athletics/ P.E.
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PALMDALE HIGH SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT
"Our mission is to foster the development
of productive, creative, critical thinkers who
have the ability to adapt and positively
contribute to society.”
CHARACTER COUNTS AT
PALMDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship
Trustworthiness
Be honest · Don’t deceive, cheat or steal · Be reliable – do what you say you’ll
do · Have the courage to do the right thing · Build a good reputation · Be loyal
– stand by your family, friends and country
Respect
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule · Be tolerant of differences ·
Use good manners, not bad language · Be considerate of the feelings of
others · Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone · Deal peacefully with anger, insults
and disagreements
Responsibility
Do what you are supposed to do · Persevere: keep on trying! · Always do
your best · Use self-control · Be self-disciplined · Think before you act –
consider the consequences · Be accountable for your choices
Fairness
Play by the rules · Take turns and share · Be open-minded; listen to others ·
Don’t take advantage of others · Don’t blame others carelessly
Caring
Be kind · Be compassionate and show you care · Express gratitude · Forgive
others · Help people in need
Citizenship
Do your share to make your school and community better · Cooperate · Get
involved in community affairs · Stay informed; vote · Be a good neighbor ·
Obey the laws and rules · Respect authority · Protect the environment
TRANSCRIPTS, RECORDS AND GRADES
The Registrar’s Office is located in the main administration building.
Transcripts, grades and credits are maintained here for anyone who has ever
attended Palmdale High School. Diplomas are held in this office if not picked
up after graduation. A PHS student needing an unofficial or official transcript
for college may obtain one online (parchment.com), from their PHS counselor
or the registrar.
Transcripts may be withheld at the time of withdrawal if a student has
outstanding charges. The principal is authorized to withhold records,
transcripts, grades, and diplomas of any student who willfully damages or
does not return district property loaned to him or her. Any student, at the time
of withdrawal, who owes charges shall have those charges forwarded to the
new school with written notification that all grades, transcripts or diplomas are
withheld until payment of all charges owed to Antelope Valley Union High
School district are received. (Ed Code 48904,48904.3)
Withdrawal of a Student from School
The parent/guardian must go to the Attendance Office for your student’s last
name and begin the process there. All financial charges must be paid in
cash.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Our Coordinator of Volunteers is Georgiana R. Alcuran (2007 AVHSD
Classified Employee of the Year): (661) 273-3181, ext. 603. Volunteer
Parents are needed and welcomed at PHS! Not just parents of students, but
anyone 18 years of age and older can get involved. The only requirements
are an interest in helping students and the ability to communicate with others.
To sign up, please obtain a Volunteer Application Packet from the
Coordinator of Volunteers. The following are just some ways to be involved:
Registration, Special events, Textbook and ID distributions, clerical duties,
Spanish translation, chaperone, graduation clearance process, student store,
etc. Volunteers play an increasingly vital role in nurturing and training our
students. PHS’s Volunteer Program affords you the opportunity to be “part of
the solution” by sharing your talents and expertise with our students, faculty
and staff.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ms. Calvert is the work experience Coordinator and instructor for the work
experience program. Work experience is a school supervised program
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offered to a limited number of 11 and 12 grade students, 16 years or older,
who have an approved job within the confines of the Antelope Valley or a
student may participate in Exploratory Work Experience. Students must also
attend required instruction related classes and must work a minimum of 15
hours per week to earn up to 10 elective credits. Enrollment is limited so see
your Guidance counselor or call 661-273-3181 ext 392 and speak directly to
Ms. Calvert for further information.
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Main Line ................................................................................. (661) 273-3181
Fax Line ................................................................................... (661) 273-1093
Dial (661) 273-3181; when connected to school’s main line, dial the
extension number.
ADMINISTRATION
Principal
Matt Anderson
101
manderson@avhsd.org
Receptionist (Lobby)
103
Assistant Principal
Kristina Ramos
107
kramos@avhsd.org
Vice Principal Activities Sherri Prosser
160
sprosser@avhsd.org
Vice Principal Athletics Robert Harris
106
rharris@avhsd.org
Vice Principal SpecEd Corrine Sakelarios 158
csakelarios@avhsd.org
ATHLETICS
Athletic Director
Jeff Williams
585
jwilliams@avhsd.org
ATTENDANCE OFFICE
Clerk, (A-K)
Darla Wagner
173
dwagner@avhsd.org
Clerk, (L-Z)
Debbie Clayton
172
dclayton@avhsd.org
CAFETERIA OFFICE
Manager
811
COMMUNITY ATTENDANCE WORKER (Truancy)
CAW
Hernando Ojeda
165
hojeda@avhsd.org
COUNSELING OFFICE
Head Counselor
Jeff Tepper
607
jtepper@avhsd.org
Counselors
Drew Bledsoe
199
dbledsoe@avhsd.org
Julie Cassady
622
jcassady@avhsd.org
Dianne Hunt
198
dhunt@avhsd.org
Jan Reaver
612
jreaver@avhsd.org
Mike Ybarra
621
mybarra@avhsd.org
Kathi Weeks
613
kweeks@avhsd.org
Debbie Penny
604
dpenny@avhsd.org
HEALTH OFFICE
District Nurse
Margie Del Aguila
162
mdelaguila@avhsd.org
Health Clerk
Veronica Douglas
104
vdouglas@avhsd.org
LIBRARY
Library Media Tech Cheryl Taylor
600
ctaylor@avhsd.org
Textbook Clerk
Jamie Gleason
600
jgleason@avhsd.org
MAINTENANCE OFFICE
Maintenance I
Steve Vose
340
svose@avhsd.org
Maintenance II
Scott Fish
340
sfish@avhsd.org
PSYCHOLOGIST
Psychologist
Dr. Paul Friedman 195
pfriedman@avhsd.org
Psychologist
Renu Singh
190
rsingh@avhsd.org
REGISTRAR (School Records, Transcripts)
Registrar
110
SCHOOL ACCOUNTANT
Site Accountant Tech Yvonne Stubbings 105
ystubbings@avhsd.org
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS (cont.)
SCHOOL DEPUTY
Site Deputy
Chad Hornig
SECURITY
Director
Christopher Haymond
STUDENT STORE
ASB Clerk
Kathy Brisco
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Site Coordinator
Georgiana Alcuran
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chornig@avhsd.org
193
208
kbrisco@avhsd.org
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galcuran@avhsd.org
GRADES
Report Cards are issued four times a year:
End of 1st Quarter ................................ October 10, 2014
End of 1st Semester ......................... December 19, 2014
End of 3rd Quarter ................................... March 13, 2015
End of 2nd Semester ................................... May 29, 2015
Only semester grades are entered into the student's official transcript.
Quarter grades do affect eligibility for student activities and athletics.
A - Excellence
B - Above Average
C - Average
D - Passing
F - Failure
I - Incomplete
Progress Reports are sent home quarterly, September 9, 2014, November
12, 2014, February 10, 2015 and April 28, 2015 to advise parents of
grades, attendance and work habits problems. This gives the student time to
do additional work to improve the grade before semester grades are given for
class credit. Parents wishing more frequent reports on their student may pick
up Weekly Progress Report Forms from the Counseling Office. The student
submits the form to the teacher and hand delivers the completed report to the
parents. Citizenship grades for extra curricular activities are determined by
the total of all classroom teachers' grades. Students who receive three or
more U's in citizenship are ineligible for participation in extracurricular school
activities for the quarter following that grading period.
Messages And Delivery Of Items To Students:
Messages and personal items will not be delivered to students at any time.
Students may not use office telephones except in emergency cases and with
the permission of a staff member.
Visitors: PHS is a closed campus and all visitors must have prior approval to
be on campus.
School Hours: The Regular School Day is from 7:30 a.m. to 2:37 p.m.
Some Wednesdays are designated as Flex Days; hours are from 7:30 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. for students. Students are expected to attend assigned classes
every day. If students are not involved in after school-sponsored activities,
they are expected to leave campus at the close of the school day.
PHS 2014-2015 DATES TO REMEMBER
August 11
September 1
September 9
September 4
October 10
November 11
November 12
November 24-29
Dec. 17, 18, 19
Dec. 22 - Jan. 9
January 19
February 10
February 16
March 13
March 23-27
April 12
April 28
May 4-8, 11-15
May 25
May 27, 28, 29
May 29
First Day of School Attendance
Labor Day
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1 Quarter Progress Reports
Back to School Night
End of 1st Quarter
Veteran's Day Holiday
nd
2 Quarter Progress Reports
Thanksgiving Break
End of 1st Semester, Finals
Winter Break
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
rd
3 Quarter Progress Reports
President's Day Holiday
End of 3rd Quarter (Regular Day)
Spring Break
Prom
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4 Quarter Progress Report5
AP Testing
Memorial Day
End of 2nd Semester, Finals
Graduation
2014-15 CAHSEE SCHEDULE
English–Language Arts
Mathematics
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
POWER SCHOOL PARENT PORTAL
Check your student’s progress daily by using https://powerschool.avhsd.org.
It is a safe and easy way for you to keep up-to-date online through your
Internet. All you have to do is activate your account with the account number
provided to you at the beginning of the school year, or by asking one of your
student’s teachers. You can use PowerSchool to:
! Check your child’s latest grades
! Verify attendance
! See what homework is not turned in and read notes from your child’s
! View team and club activities
! View your “Combined Calendar” to see all the events from the school
calendar and your child’s own classes and activities automatically
collected and personalized
! Read daily announcements, lunch menus, school policies, and
classroom
news
Accessing the Parent Portal
In order to access the Parent Portal you will need the following information:
! The website location is: https://powerschool.avhsd.org
! Your confidential ID and password can be accessed by e-mailing
Jesse Weeks (jweeks@avhsd.org).
! Your student’s Confidential ID and your student’s password can also
be found through Ms. Weeks, your student’s counselor or your
student’s teacher.
! Families with more than one student will have to access each
student’s information separately- it is not possible to have one login for
multiple students.
! If you have Internet access you can view your student’s information at
any time.
! If you do not have Internet access, you can visit Palmdale High School
to receive your student’s report.
! Please keep your passwords confidential, so that only you can access
the information.
PALMDALE COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE PROGRAM
Hours of Operation:
7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday-Friday
Enrollment Hours:
7:45 am – 10:45 am
Monday-Thursday
Graduation Requirements
Subject Area
Credits Required
English……………………………………………………………
Math……………………………………………………………....
Physical Science……………………………………………..…
Life Science……………………………………………………..
Healthful Living………………………………………………….
Visual/Performing Arts or Foreign Language………………..
Civics/ Economics……………………………………………..
United States History………………………………………….
World History……………………………………………………
Physical Education……………………………………………..
Electives…………………………………………………………
Total……………………………………………………………
40
30
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
70
240
Student must also complete the following State and District Requirements:
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
Algebra 1 or equivalent
University of California
High School A-G Certified Course List 2014-2015
Palmdale High School, Palmdale, CA
ATP/CEEB code:
052315
Principal: Mr. Matt Anderson
CDS Code: 19 64246 1936624
School District: Antelope Valley Union High School District
Course List for 2014-2015
The following courses meet requirements for admission to the University of
California. (♯) denotes courses approved for extra honors credit: a=5, b=4,
c=3. (♦) denotes courses that cannot be used as an elective for the “g”
requirement. This course list was last updated on 11/4/08.
Approved courses are subject to review and updated lists are available
at the following website: https://pathways2.ucop.edu/doorways/list/
UC A-G Course List 2014-2015
a - History/ Social Science
3 years required
World History
World History (AP)
U.S. History
U.S. History (AP)
Civics
Gov. & Politics US (AP) ♯
e - Language Other Than
English
2 years required/3 recommended
Latin 1 ♦
Spanish 1 ♦
Latin 2
Spanish 2
Latin 3
Spanish 3
Latin 4
Spanish (AP) ♯
Spanish 1/ Spanish Speakers
Spanish 2/ Spanish Speakers
Spanish 3/ Spanish Speakers
b - English
4 years required
English 9
English 9 Hon
English 10
English 10 Hon
English 11
English 11 Hon
English 12
English Lit & Comp (AP)
English Reading & Writing (EAP)
English Lang & Comp (AP)
f - Visual/ Performing Arts
1 year required
A’cappella Choir♦
Art 1♦, Ceramics 1♦, Ceramics 2
Painting1♦, Painting 2, Painting 3
Mixed Chorus
Concert Choir
Choral Ensemble ♦
Chamber Singers ♦
Chamber Orchestra ♦
Concert Band ♦ Show Corps ♦
c - Mathematics
3 years required/ 4 recommended
Algebra 1 ♦
Algebra 1A, B
Algebra 2 ♦
Geometry ♦
Algebra 2/ Trig Hon ♦
Geometry/ Trigonometry ♦
Calculus AB (AP) ♯
Calculus BC (AP) ♯
Intro to Probability & Statistics
Trigonometry/ Pre-Calculus
Statistics (AP) ♯
Jazz Ensemble ♦String Orchestra ♦
d - Laboratory Science
2 years required/ 3 recommended
Life Science Courses
Agricultural Biology
Biology
Biology Med
Anatomy & Physiology
Environmental Sciences (AP) ♯
Physical Science Courses
Agricultural Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry Med
Chemistry (AP) ♯
Physics
Environmental Sciences (AP) ♯
Symphonic Band ♦
Multimedia Contemporary Design ♦
Visual Imagery 1 ♦, Photography
3D Media
Visual Communications 1
g - Elective
1 year (two semesters) in addition
to those required in “a-f” above.
All courses listed under a-f above
with the exception of courses
marked with a ♦ are eligible; plus
the following:
Ag Earth Science, Earth Science
Forensic Biology
Med Science 1
Kinesiology
Economics
Psychology, Psychology (AP) ♯
Speech
Environmental Horticulture
English 12/ Ethnic Literature
PALMDALE COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE PROGRAM (cont.)
Student Services
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Graduation Requirements
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A-G Requirements
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College Prep classes
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ROP classes
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Class schedules
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Tutoring schedules
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Bell schedules
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Homework contracts
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Career information
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College information
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“Power of Choice” groups
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Local & National Scholarships
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Grief counseling
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Study skills
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Parent information
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Help with academic issues
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Help with personal problems
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UCLA outreach
And much more… stop by and visit your counselor!!
Did you know that when you talk with your counselor, your
conversation is kept confidential?
Counselors are at school for students. It’s a place where you can get
help with just about anything you might be dealing with. Does this mean
your counselor will never contact your parents or involve other adults?
No, it does not. We are required to call parents and/or other adults when
we think you are in some kid of danger. We consider danger as: 1)
someone is hurting you, 2) you are hurting someone else, or 3) you are,
or are going to, hurt yourself. It is the parent’s right to know and it’s your
parents that can most likely help you the most.
STUDENT CODES OF CONDUCT
Attendance
Student success in school is directly tied to attendance. Responsibility for
attending class lies with the student.
Absences:
If a student is absent from class, he or she should do one of the following
within two days of returning to school:
1. Bring a note to the attendance office from a parent or guardian stating the
date(s) of the absence and the reason(s) for the absence.
OR
2. Have his or her parent or guardian call the attendance office and give the
date(s) of the absence and the reason(s) for the absence.
AN ABSENCE WILL NOT BE CLEARED WITHOUT A DOCTOR’S NOTE
AFTER 10 SCHOOL DAYS.
Voluntary Saturday School Program:
The Attendance Committee recognizes the need to allow an alternative
attendance option. We hope that parents will be proactive in their student’s
attendance and take the responsibility to clear absences as they occur. The
purpose of voluntary Saturday School is to allow students with all-day
absences to engage in instruction on a Saturday in order to reduce the
number of absences. Eligible types of absences to be reduced are any
unverified, all-day type. Suspensions, confirmed truancies, and period
absences may not be reduced through this program.
1. A student may attend the program no more than five times during a
semester.
2. The student must sign up for the program by no later than the Thursday,
3PM, prior to the Saturday school date. Parent permission by writing or
verbal contact is needed for the student to attend voluntary Saturday
school.
3. The Saturday school teacher will monitor the progress of the students who
are voluntarily attending.
4. The Saturday school teacher will have the final decision as to whether the
student receives credit for the day or no credit. This decision will be
based upon the amount of work completed by the student. A student may
be dismissed from Saturday school, with the loss of credit, due to in
appropriate behavior.
5. The following Monday the Saturday school teacher will deliver to the
administrator over the program a list of students who received credit for
voluntary Saturday school.
6. Upon successful completion of the Saturday school the student will have
one full-day of unverified absence re-coded in the computer attendance
files to represent attendance to a voluntary Saturday program. This
absence will now be considered excused.
7. A student may not attend voluntary Saturday school for absences more
than 20 school-days past.
Legal Absences
Under §48205 of the California Education Code, a pupil may be legally
excused from school when an absence or tardy is:
1. Due to his or her illness.
2. Due to quarantine.
3. For the purpose of having medical, dental, optometric, or
chiropractic services rendered.
4. For the purpose of attending the funeral services of an immediate
family member.
5. For the purpose of jury duty.
6. Due to illness or medical appointment 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 his or her religion, attendance at religious
retreats, or attendance at an employment conference, when the
pupil’s absence has been requested in writing by the parent or
guardian and approved by the principal or designated representative
pursuant to uniform standards established by the governing board.
Truancy and Daytime Loitering, Violations, and Fines
1st Violation: $170
2nd Violation: $305 and possible delay or suspension of Driver’s
License
3rd Violation: $710 and automatic delay or suspension of Driver’s
License
Ausencias Legales
Bajo el código de Educación de California 48205, un estudiante puede ser
legalmente disculpado de la escuela cuando una ausencia o tardanza es:
1. Debido a una emfermedad
2. Debido a una cuarentena
3. Con el propósito de recibir servicios medicos, dentales,
optométricos o quiroprácticos
4. Con el propósito de asistir a servicios funerals de miembros
familiares cercanos
5. Con el propósito de prestart deber de jurado
6. Debido a enfermedades o citas médicas de un niño de quien el
alumno es el padre de custodia
7. Por razones personales justificables, incluyendo, pero no limitadas
a, presentarse en corte, asistir a un servicio funeral, observation de
un dia festivo o cermonia religiosa, asistencia a un descanso
religiosos o asistencia a una conferencia de empleos, cuando la
ausencia del alumno ha sido solicitada por escrito por el padres o
tutor y aprobada por el director o representante designado de
acuerdo a los estándares uniformes establecidos por la junta
directive.
Infracciones y Multas por Ausentismo y Holgazandería Diaria
1ra. Infracción:
$170.00
2nda. Infracción:
$305 y posible demora o supsensión de licencia de
manejar
3ra. Infracción:
$710 y demora automática o suspensión de licencia de
manejar
CODIGO DE CONDUCTA PARA LOS ESTUDIANTES
Asistencia
El triunfo de los estudiantes en la esculea es directamente conectado a la
asistencia. La responsabilidad de asistir al aula es del estudiante.
Ausencias:
Si un estudiante esta ausente del aula el o ella deberán de hacer uno de lo
siguiente dentro de dos días de retorno a la escuela:
1. Los padres o tutores deberán de llamar a la oficina de asistencia
para da al fecha (s) de la susencia y la razón (es) por la ausencia.
Traer una nota del padre o tutor a la oficina de asistencia indicando
la fecha (s) de la ausencia y la razó (s) por la ausencia.
2. LA AUSENCIA DE MAS DE 5 DIAZ ESCOLARES NO SERA
CLARIFICADA SIN LA NOTA DE UN DOCTOR.
Que Es Power School?
Power School (https://powerschool.avhsd.org) es un programa
computarizado que le permite revisar el progreso académico diariamente de
su estudiante. Power School es una forma fácil y segura para que usted se
mantenga a la fecha informado/ a por medio de la rede electrónica del
Internet. Todo lo que usted tiene que hacer es activar su número de acceso
proporcionado al principio del año escolar o puede solicitarlo con uno de sus
maestros. Usted puede usar Power School para:
! Revisar los grados académicos de sus estudiantes
! Recibir correo electrónico con información escolar o asignaturas
! Ver las tareas asignadas y que no han sido entregadas a los
maestros
! Ver las actividades en equipo y clubs
! Ver los “calendarios combinados” con todos los eventos del
calendario escolar y las actividades de clases automáticamente
coleccionadas y personalizadas.
! Leer los anuncios diariamente de menus de almuerzo, normas y
noticias escolares.
Como Activar Su Propia Cuenta De Power School
Power School, de la Escuela Preparatoria Palmdale trata de crear un
ambiente electrónico seguro para los padres, estudiantes y educandos. La
privacidad y seguirdad son de alta prioridad. Power School usa tecnologia
descifrada avanzada para asegurar la transferencia protegida de toda la
información transmitida. La inforamción del usante no se vende nunca o es
compartida con otra gente úorganizaciones fuera de Power School.
PHS STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS 2014-2015
To improve school climate and safety, all students and staff will wear an
identification badge at all times during the school day and at all school
functions. Implementation will be in effect for this school year.
Ø All students will be issued a picture student identification card during
the first week of school.
Ø All students will be issued one lanyard or clip that connects to the
student identification card.
Ø Lanyards will be “breakaways” for safety reasons
Ø The badge is to be worn above the waist and clearly visible at all
times around the neck on a school-approved lanyard, or clipped
to the front of a collar or chest pocket with a school-approved
clip.
Ø All students are required to be visibly wearing their identification cards
in order to enter the school campus.
Ø Students who do not have their lanyards/identification cards with them
are required to obtain a temporary receipt at that time.
Ø The school has developed a process for tracking and assigning
discipline to students who have repeatedly violated this policy in an
effort to have parents insure students wear their identification cards
and/or to collect the money attached to the student charges. In
addition, dress code sweeps will be conducted and students will
receive disciplinary action for not complying with this policy.
Ø Replacement identification cards can be purchased for $5.00.
Replacement lanyards and clips can be purchased for $1.00.
In addition, 1st period teachers will refer any students that do not have
his/her identification card or temporary receipt.
Students are required to wear the identification card throughout the
entire school day and through the duration of school activities.
Consequences for failing to wear student identification cards
1. Obtain temporary sticker/Warning
2. Obtain temporary sticker/Warning
3. Obtain temporary sticker/Phone call to parent/guardian
4. Obtain temporary sticker/After School Work
5. Obtain temporary sticker/Saturday Work
6. A $6.00 charge will be placed on the student account and the
student will receive a replacement identification card and
lanyard or clip/ 1 day In House Suspension – parent
conference
Participation in extra-curricular activities may also be prohibited for students
who continue to not follow this policy.
PALMDALE HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICY
All students of Palmdale High School are expected to maintain high
standards of behavior. It is the staff’s expectation that students will learn and
exhibit self-discipline and positive conduct. Rules to ensure appropriate
behavior are established and enforced to maintain a safe and orderly
environment that allows for optimum learning.
In addition to the laws of the State of California and the policies of Antelope
Valley Union High School District, Palmdale High School has established the
following general expectations for ALL STUDENTS:
• will demonstrate respect for others and others’ property;
• avoid causing disruptions to the educational process;
• follow directions and respect authority of teachers and staff;
• be prompt to all classes, avoiding tardiness;
• remove hats inside all buildings;
• refrain from chewing gum at all times on campus;
• refrain from eating and drinking in classrooms;
• follow the dress code;
• stay away from the parking lot, and cars there, during the school
day, whether or not students have a class
• refrain from loitering on the Palmdale High School campus or
any other school campus.
• students are expected to leave campus within 15 minutes of
dismissal.
The classroom teachers will monitor student behavior. Students choosing to
violate school rules and procedures face the consequences as set forth in the
Education Code 48900 and District Policy 5114.3. Teachers may refer
students to the Administration Office immediately for behavior that endangers
the safety of another or for repeated behavior violations for which previous
corrective measures have not succeeded. Teachers may suspend students
from a class for the day of the suspension and the next school day
accompanied by appropriate documentation to the administration office.
Teachers are expected to document all prior steps to correct inappropriate
student behavior. If at any time a student needs to be restrained, teachers
PALMDALE HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICY (cont.)
should call for security or the Administration Office. Students will not be left
unattended.
Per Education Code 48900 (p), students may be suspended or expelled
for acts that take place while on school grounds, while going or coming
to school, during the lunch period on or off the campus, and during or
while going to or coming from, a school sponsored activity.
Education Code 48915 (a),(b) requires recommendation for a pupil’s
expulsion for the following reasons:
1. causing serious physical injury to another person;
2. possession of, selling or furnishing weapons, dangerous
objects, or brandishing a knife;
3. unlawful sale of controlled substance;
4. robbery or extortion;
5. causing, threatening to cause, or threatening assault on school
personnel.
Other infractions, which will require immediate referral to the Administration
Office with specific suspension and/or expulsion recommendation, include:
6. assault, threats, hate crimes, sexual harassment, sexual
assault;
7. possession of electronic devices (pagers, laser pens, cell
phones, etc.)
8. possession of explosives (including imitation), imitation
weapons;
9. disruption through group or gang activities;
10. fighting;
11. computer tampering
12. drug or drug paraphernalia ON CAMPUS*;
13. false fire alarm;
14. receiving stolen property; and
15. tagging/graffiti (see additional descriptions).
Other violations of expected behavior include:
16. defiance of authority;
17. failure to follow directions;
18. disrespect for others;
19. chewing gum, food, or drink in the classroom;
20. tardiness;
21. wearing hats inside buildings;
22. non-compliance of dress code;
23. incomplete homework; and
24. disruption of the educational process.
PALMDALE HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICY (cont.)
The violations will be cause for disciplinary action by the classroom teacher
on a progressive step basis. These steps will include but not limited to:
Step One:
Verbal warning
Step Two:
1 or 2 hours ASWP
Step Three:
Parent/Teacher Conference
Step Four:
One (1) /two (2) period suspension from class and
parent notification by teacher
Step Five:
Administration referral
Individual students’ citizenship grades for each class may reflect each
student’s discipline record.
ALL DISCIPLINARY ACTION WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DISTRICT
BOARD POLICY/ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION 5144.
Specific actions for offenses listed in Education Code 48900 are listed in the
exhibit MINIMUM/MAXIMUM PENALTIES. (See Disciplinary Action Chart.)
25. STUDENTS IN FIRST-TIME POSSESSION OF DRUGS AND/OR DRUG
PARAPHERNALIA WILL BE REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN A SATURDAY
ALCOHOL AND DRUG DIVERSION PROGRAM.
26. STUDENTS HAVING SECOND-TIME DRUG RELATED OFFENSES
WILL BE REFERRED TO AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SETTING
AND REQUIRED TO ATTEND A DISTRICT-APPROVED ALCOHOL
AND DRUG DIVERSION PROGRAM.
27. STUDENTS HAVING THIRD-TIME DRUG RELATED OFFENSES WILL
BE RECOMMENDED FOR EXPULSION.
DISTRICT DRESS CODE
1. All students are required to wear appropriate footwear for school (no
slippers).
2. All shirts and tops must cover the midriff at all times. The following are
examples of clothing that is unacceptable: tank tops w/ straps thinner than
2 inches, strapless, spaghetti straps, off-the-shoulder, cut-out designs,
low-cut shirts, bare-back, sheer or mesh clothing that does not have an
appropriate blouse or shirt underneath, etc. Boys must wear shirts with
sleeves.
3. All pants and shorts must fit at the waist. No sagging or low riding will be
permitted. Clothing must cover undergarments when sitting, standing, or
bending.
4. Hemlines and slits on dresses, skirts, and shorts above mid-thigh are not
acceptable. Length cannot be shorter than the tip of the fingers when
arms are placed straight at the sides of the body.
5. Only school hats and headwear are acceptable and must be worn with
brim forward. Non-PHS head wear (including scarves, bandanas, or
other head dressings) may not be brought on to campus. Headwear
that does not comply with the dress code will be confiscated
whether or not a student is wearing the item.
6. Clothing and hair accessories that are unsafe and/or dangerous are not
permitted
7. Clothing or jewelry that depicts any “gang style” writing; illegal activity;
sexually related or obscene gestures and material; tobacco; drugs;
alcohol; or words, pictures, or phrases that depicts violence or intimidation
may not be worn.
8. Any body piercing that presents a safety issue or major distraction will not
be allowed.
9. Any clothing or styles of dress that may be construed to provoke fear,
violence, or intimidation, including gang-related attire, is not acceptable.
Gang Dress Policy
1. Pants oversized at the waist are not allowed. These can be identified as
pants that are folded in at the waist or belt line (e.g. students with a 32”
waist should wear pants no larger than 32” waist).
2. Wearing pants below the waistline (sagging) is not allowed.
3. No gang-related jewelry, insignia, colors, paraphernalia, materials,
apparel, clothing or attire may be worn or carried on campus or at school
activities.
4. Belt buckles with any initials are prohibited.
5. Wearing an over-sized belt with one end hanging down is prohibited.
6. Excessive color identifies worn in the color of red and/or purple, blue
and/or green, black and/or gray, or orange (in combination with other
gang attire) are prohibited.
7. No gang-related hats, baseball-type caps or other gang-related headgear
may be worn on campus or at school activities. Official school cap (i.e.
DISTRICT DRESS CODE (cont.)
approved by the principal) representing the current school of residence
may be worn.
8. Bandannas, red or blue belts, red or blue shoelaces, or rags that
commonly signify gang identity by style or color are prohibited.
9. Clothing, jewelry, paraphernalia or material which is obscene, sexually
explicit or which depicts or suggests sexually-related or obscene
gestures, pictures or wording or which promotes violence, the use/abuse
of drugs, tobacco or alcohol may not be worn or carried on campus or at
school activities.
10. Shorts extending below the knee when worn with over-the-calf socks are
prohibited. No pants can be worn with one leg up and one down.
11. No student may wear articles of clothing jewelry, paraphernalia or
accessories which pose a threat to the physical and/or emotional wellbeing and safety of the student or others on campus or at school
activities.
12. Shirts buttoned at the top and unbuttoned at the bottom are prohibited.
13. Steel-toe combat style boots are prohibited.
14. Gang or tagger-crew writing on shoes, clothes or body, backpacks or
accessories are not permitted.
15. Sports jerseys, other than school jerseys, will not be allowed.
16. Clothing or articles of clothing (including, but not limited to gloves,
bandannas, shoestrings, wristbands, jewelry) which are likely to provoke
others to acts of violence or which are likely to cause others to be
intimidated by fear of violence may not be worn on campus or at any
school activity.
In addition to these guidelines, students at Palmdale High School are not to
wear clothing with holes or tears.
PALMDALE HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY ACTION CHART
The chart that follows is a compilation of rules and infractions most often
committed by students at PHS. PHS believes that “our mission is to foster
the development of productive, creative, critical thinkers who have the ability
to adapt and positively contribute to society.” PHS is also committed to the
st
vision of developing students who can contribute to the 21 century society in
a positive, creative and productive manner.
These penalties are within the guidelines set by the Antelope Valley Union
High School District regulation 5144.1 and California Education Code section
48900 and 48915.
OFFENSE
LEGAL
REFERENCE
MINIMUM
PENALTY
MAXIMUM
PENALTY
(First Offense or
Mild Case)
(Chronic or
Aggravated
Case)
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
1. FIREARM
ŸPossessing, selling,
or otherwise
furnishing a firearm
EC 48900(b)
EC
48915(c)(1)
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
2. BRANDISHING KNIFE
Ÿbrandishing a knife at
another person
EC 48900(b)
EC
48915(c)(2)
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
3. SALES CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCES
ŸUnlawful selling or
furnishing a controlled
substance listed in
Chapter 2
(commencing with
Section 11053 of
Division 10 of the
Health and Safety
Code)
4. SEXUAL
ASSAULT/SEXUAL
BATTERY
EC 48900(c)
EC 48900(p)
EC
48915(c)(3)
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
EC 48900(n)
EC
48915(c)(4)
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
5. POSSESSION OF
EXPLOSIVES
EC 48900(b)
EC 48900(m)
EC
48915(c)(5)
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
6. PHYSICAL INJURY:
Cause, attempt, threaten
6.1 Assault/battery on
school personnel
6.2 Assault/battery on
pupils and non-school
personnel
6.3 Causing serious injury
6.4 Pupil fights
6.5 False fire alarm
6.6 Inciting pupil unrest
6.7 Hazing
7. WEAPON (knife, other
dangerous object)
7.1 Possession, sale,
furnishing
7.2 Firecrackers
7.3 Laser pointer
EC 48900(a)
EC
48915(a)(1)(E)
EC
48900(a)(k)
EC
48915(a)(1)(A)
EC
48900(a)(k)
EC 48900(k)
EC 48900(k)
EC 48900(q)
EC 48900(b)
EC
48915(a)(1)(B)
6.1–6.7: Process
in accordance
with EC 48915.
Referral to law
enforcement
agency.
7.1: One
semester
alternative
placement.
7.1-7.3: Process
in accordance
with EC 48915.
Referral to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
8. Imitation firearm
ŸPossessed an
imitation firearm;
“imitation firearm”
means a replica of a
firearm that is so
substantially similar in
physical properties to
an existing firearm as
to lead a reasonable
person to conclude
that the replica is a
firearm
9. Controlled Substance:
Possession, use, under
influence
ŸAlcohol, drug
narcotics,
hallucinogenic, or
controlled substances
or breathing fumes of
poisonous substances
EC 48900(m)
Process in
accordance with
EC 48915.
Referral to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
EC 48900(c)
EC
48915(a)(1)(C)
Five-day
suspension,
attendance to
drug diversion
program and
possible
alternative
placement.
Follow the
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
implementation of
policy document.
Referral to law
enforcement
agency.
10. Look-alike controlled
substance, etc.
EC 48900(d)
Five-day
suspension.
11. Drug paraphernalia
ŸUnlawfully
possessed or
unlawfully offered,
arranged, or
negotiated to sell any
drug paraphernalia, as
defined in Section
11014.5 of the Health
and Safety Code
EC 48900(j)
Five-day
suspension,
attendance to
drug diversion
program, and
possible
alternative
placement.
Follow the
implementation of
policy document.
Referral to law
enforcement
agency.
12. Robbery, extortion
ŸCommitted or
attempted to commit
robbery or extortion
EC 48900(e)
EC
48915(a)(1)(e)
Process in
accordance with
EC 48915.
Referral to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
13. Burglary
EC 48900(f)
EC 48900(g)
EC 48900(u)
Process in
accordance with
EC 48915.
Referral to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
14. Steal property, or
attempt
ŸStolen or
attempted to steal school
property or private
property
15. Receive stolen
property
ŸKnowingly received
stolen school property
EC 48900(g)
EC 48900(u)
Process in
accordance with
EC 48915.
Referral to law
enforcement
agency.
Process in
accordance with
EC 48915.
Referral to law
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
EC 48900(l)
EC 48900(u)
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
or private property
enforcement
agency
enforcement
agency.
16. Damage property
ŸCaused or attempted
to cause damage to
school property or
private property
16.1 Vandalism
16.2 Graffiti
EC 48900(f)
EC 48900(u)
Process in
accordance with
EC 48915.
Financial
restitution.
Referral to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
17. Tobacco, possess or
use
ŸPossessed or used
tobacco or any
products containing
tobacco or nicotine
products
EC 48900(h)
Suspension.
Referral to TUPE
Coordinator.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
18. Obscenity, profanity, or
vulgarity
ŸCommitted an
obscene act or
engaged in habitual
profanity or vulgarity
ŸPossession of
pornography
19. Disruption or willful
defiance
19.1 Concerted pupil
activities
19.2 Disrespect
19.3 Disturbing the class
19.4 Forgery
19.5 Gambling
19.6 Loitering on or near
campus
19.7 Refusal to obey
19.8 Violation of closed
campus
19.9 Inciting pupil unrest
20. Sexual harassment
ŸThe conduct
described in Section
212.5
EC 48900(i)
Progressive
discipline.
Warning, ASW,
SW, OCD, and
Suspension off
campus.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
EC 48900(k)
Progressive
discipline.
Warning, ASW,
SW, OCD, and
suspension off
campus.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
EC 48900.2
21. Hate violence
ŸThe pupil has caused,
attempted to cause,
EC 48900.3
Progressive
Discipline.
Warning, ASW,
SW, OCD, and
Suspension off
campus.
Process in
accordance with
EC 48915.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
threatened to cause,
or participated in an
act of hate violence as
defined in Section 233
22. Harassment or
intimidation
ŸThe pupil has
intentionally engaged
in harassment,
threats, or
intimidation, directed
against a pupil or
group of pupils
ŸBullying,
cyberbullying
23. Harassed, threatened,
or intimidated a
complaining witness
Referral to law
enforcement
agency.
to law
enforcement
agency.
Process in
accordance with
EC 48915.
Referral to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
EC 48900(o)
Five-day
suspension.
24. Terrorist threats,
school officials property
EC 48900.7
25. Electronic signaling
devices (pagers, beepers,
cell phones)
EC 48901.5
26. Aiding and abetting
EC 48900(t)
27. Violation of District
Dress Policy
BP 5136(a)(b)
BP 5132
Process in
accordance with
EC 48915.
Referral to law
enforcement
agency.
Progressive
Discipline.
Warning, ASW,
SW, OCD, and
Suspension off
campus.
Suspension.
Referral to law
enforcement
agency.
Expulsion only if
convicted.
Process in
accordance with
Board Policy.
28. Plagiarism, dishonesty
in school work/tests
BP 5131
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
EC 48900.4
EC 48900(r)
Process in
accordance with
Board Policy.
29. Violation of district
technology use policy or
Internet Use Agreement
BP 5131
BP 6163.4
Process in
accordance with
Board Policy.
Recommend
for expulsion
and referral
to law
enforcement
agency.
PALMDALE HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT BEHAVIORAL NORMS
Students will use appropriate language and maintain civility while on
campus.
Outside of the Classrooms/
In the Classrooms
Passing/Lunch
• Learn the content vocabulary
• Respect the time and space of
• Appreciate diversity of ideas and
others
people
• Be mindful of various campus
• Make a conscious effort to use
visitors
positive language with peers
• Comply with adult directives
Students will be responsible in being prepared for school.
Academics
• Plan to and be productive while
learning
• Carry and organize your own
materials/supplies
• Complete all homework and
readings
Non- Academics
• Follow all school rules
• Be on time for all classes
• Wear PHS ID card above waist
while on campus
• Be in dress code
Students will promote and maintain positive classroom environments.
In the Classrooms
• Learn, respect, and follow various classroom rules
• Allow others to concentrate
• Contribute to content classroom discussions
CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS
Advanced Placement / College Prep Program: The Palmdale High School
Advanced Placement/College Prep Program is a supportive and inclusive
college preparatory program for all students. It focuses on preparing
students for success at CSU, UC, Community, or Private colleges by offering
a combination of advanced work, team building, academic support, academic
enhancement, and rigorous curricular paths.
Agriculture Program: The Palmdale High School Agriculture Program is
currently one of the largest in the region and boasts an enrollment of 500+
students. The program consists of a variety of working areas including a farm
laboratory, a working shop, 3 shade houses, a greenhouse, and vineyard.
The Goal of the department is to incorporate science standards into an
agriculture setting while still meeting the needs of our vocationally minded
youth. This is being accomplished through the utilization and application of
technology in our classrooms and laboratories, which leads to critical and
higher order thinking skills. Instructional settings include, Agriculture Biology,
Agriculture Chemistry, Introduction to Viticulture, Agriculture Mechanics 1, 2,
3, 4, and Environmental Horticulture.
AVID Program: Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an
academic, regularly scheduled elective program that uses writing as a tool of
learning, inquiry method, and collaborative grouping. The three main
components of the program are academic instruction, tutorial support, and
motivational activities that include tours of universities/colleges, and guest
speakers. AVID is a school-wide approach to college access, specially
targeting students in the “middle” by providing high expectations,
encouragement, day-to-day support, and a vision of college acceptance and
graduation. AVID involves students in a strong group of peers and adults
who share a commitment to academic achievement and who work together to
help the group succeed.
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Health Careers Academy: Now in its 20 year, the high school’s Health
Careers Academy is a comprehensive 4-year program serving about 500
students. The curriculum integrates medicine and technology into core
academic subjects such as: English, Science and Social Studies while
involving students in service learning projects and internships at community
health care facilities. Health Careers Academy has two primary goals: 1)
providing Academy students with an academically rigorous and experientially
relevant educational program while exposing and preparing them for careers
in the health care industry; and 2) preparing students to succeed at higher
learning institutions. The Academy has received both state and national
recognition and is a model implementation site for other academies.
A comprehensive 4-year curriculum includes academic classes that are
integrated with applications in the health care industry and health professions
and that meet the entrance requirements for UC/CSU (a-g sequence).
The Health Careers Academy has had proven results. Over the past 5 years,
graduates have had a 95 percent college attendance rate.
Falcon Academy of Sustainable Technologies “FAST”: “FAST” is now
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on its 5 year. A State of California Partnerships Academy, FAST focuses
on environmental and ecologically sustainable design, engineering, and
technology. The Academy encompasses three distinct industry pathways,
Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, and Computer Design and
culminates with one of the ROP Capstone Courses within each of the
pathways. FAST’s four-year curriculum includes academic a-g classes that
integrate “GREEN” technology applications to each of the three individual
pathways and meet the entrance requirements for UC/CSU.
As members of the FAST Academy, students will participate in: Internships,
College Prep Curriculum, Leadership Organizations, Competitions and Field
Trips to Industries, Colleges, and Universities.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION EXERCISES
§
Meet graduation requirements prior to senior checkout.
§
Students may NOT be on suspension during the time of graduation
exercises.
§
Complete student final check out procedure:
§
Paying student financial obligations
§
Returning textbooks and library books
§
Attend all graduation practices
§
Comply with all graduation and school rules during practice and
graduation and the Code of Conduct must be signed by parent and student.
§
Students must wear the White (females) or Green (males) cap and
gown purchased during the current school year and complies with
appearance and dress code standard established by the Board of Education
and PHS Dress Code Standards.
NOTE: Seniors are advised that Participation in graduation ceremonies is a
PRIVILEGE, not a right! Students are responsible for their behavior during
the school day and at school activities. Therefore, students who violate
school policy or rules may forfeit participation in graduation related
activities, including commencement.
Requirement for Valedictorian- students must meet district
qualifications on scholastic aptitude and citizenship. Students can be
denied valedictorian status based on lack of integrity, honesty, and
character.
PHS CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
The administration and faculty of Palmdale High School support the inclusion
of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities as part of the educational
process for students. We also understand the importance of academic
achievement and the need to keep the education of our students as our
highest priority. Students must maintain a level of academic success before
they can participate in activities and the requirements listed below are meant
to ensure that our emphasis is on education, and not to limit a student’s
participation.
The following are the requirements for students to participate in an
extracurricular activity, such as a club, or dance, or extra curricular school
event:
1. Be enrolled in classes that earn the student at least 20 credits per
semester.
2. Have passing grades in the classes they are taking.
3. Be on target with their credits earned toward graduation
requirements.
4. Have earned at least a 2.0 GPA for the previous grading period and
have less than 3 unsatisfactory citizenship marks.
5. May not have more that 10 hours of unexcused absences or
truancies in two or more classes.
6. Have a schedule of at least four (4) hours of class time (or 2
periods) per day to participate in an activity. In cases where an
activity is scheduled for a Saturday, students should have attended
at least four (4) hours of class time (or 2 periods) on the preceding
Friday to participate.
7. Students who travel with a club for an activity or field trip must
complete and Emergency Information Card (yellow card) signed
by their parent.
8. Students and parents/guardians are required to sign the Club
Activities Participation form.
The administration at Palmdale High School may revoke a student’s
eligibility should they have poor citizenship or attendance, or the
student’s behavior (prior or present) is of a nature considered not
conducive to representing his/her school.
PHS CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES (cont.)
District Board Policy (BP 6145.5)
The Board of Trustees believes that student organizations reinforce the
instructional program, give students practice in democratic self-government,
and provide social and recreational activities. Student organizations also
serve to honor outstanding student achievement and enhance school spirit
and student’s sense of belonging.
School sponsored student organizations must be organized at the school,
have a certificated advisor, be composed completely of current student body
members, and be approved by the Superintendent or designee in accordance
with Board of Trustees policy. They shall hold the majority of their meetings
at school and have a democratic plan for the selection of officers.
Organization activities shall not conflict with the authority and responsibilities
of school officials.
CLUBS ON CAMPUS
The following is a list of clubs that have been active in the past and may be
active during the school year:
CLUBS
ASB (Student Leadership)
Senior Class
Junior Class
Sophomore Class
Advanced Placement (AP)
Anime Club
Art Club
AVID Club
Choral Union
College Club
Cross Country
CSF California Scholarship
Federation
E Sports Club
Falcon Achievers Club
Falcon Builders Club
Falcon Garage
Falcon 5K Club
Falcones Classics ( Latin
Club)
ADVISOR(S)
Kevin Nadonza/Drew Bledsoe
Cathy Calvert
Deb DiMeglio
Deborah Cobb
Matt Tassinari
Sandra Summers
Steven Calzada
Deb DiMeglio/Robert
MacFadden
Mike McCullough
Angela Forbes
Angela Forbes
ROOM #
243
392
373
535
506
124
311
Matt Tassinari
506
Leonard Moreno
Lori Hallmeyer
Ruben Rodriguez
Tim Green
Angela Forbes
362
123
321/382
363
541
Robert Ruckman
382
373
801
541
541
CLUBS
FFA (Future Farmers of
America)
FIDM Fashion Club
Free Throw (Girls Basketball)
GSA (Gay Straight Alliance)
Golf Club
Gridiron (Football)
Health Careers Academy Club
Hispanic Culture Club
HOSA
Journalism Club
Karate Club
Link Crew
Palmdale Ballers
Photography Club- Studio 381
PHS Dance Club
Physics & Engineering
Poetry Club
Science Club
SkillsUSA
Spiker’s Club (Boys volleyball)
Spirit Club (Cheerleading)
PHS Tabletop Gaming Club
Girls’ Tennis Club
Boys’ Tennis Club
Track and Field
Triple Crown (Baseball Club)
Volleyball (Girls)
Wrestling
Yearbook
Youth Alive
Zumba Club
ADVISOR(S)
ROOM #
Shawna Clark
391
Amy Rosete
Marcus Williams
Takakao Hankins
Mike McCullough
Kevin Nadonza
Lara Calzada/Nicole
Santana
Jarod Larsen
Angela Hefter
Jeremiah Griffey
Jerry Concha
Andrea Wells
Craig Mesler/Greg Slade
George Rothmaller
Kathi Weeks/Lori
Bender/Mike Ybarra
Antek Ignatowiicz
Perleen Smith
Morgan/Taylor
Tim Green
Lisa Williams
Darlyn Lockhart
Dan Phelan
Monica Dopson
Robert Macfadden
Angel Duen
David Fischenich
John Johnson
Adrian Noriega
Judy Ruiz
Leann Washington
Julie Cassady
Activities
PE
526
801
PE
411/409
517
383
540
510
502
Gym
381
Gym
111
403
342
363
512
232
371
343
505
Track Field
589
543
350/351
205
400
Cafeteria
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is a statewide organization
dedicated to encouraging academic achievement. Membership is based on
grades earned the previous semester and must be renewed at the beginning
(first three weeks) of each semester. Membership applications and
qualifications are available in the activities office. Life CSF membership
and graduation in gold is earned by membership in CSF for 4 semesters
beginning with grades earned during the sophomore year and including at
least one semester based on grades earned during the senior year.
PHS BELL SCHEDULES
Regular Bell Schedule
st
1 Bell
6:26
Period 0
6:30 – 7:26
(55 Minutes)
Period 1
7:30 – 8:28
(58 Minutes)
2A Break 8:28 – 8:38
2A Class 8:44 – 9:42
(10 minutes) Math,
(58 minutes)
English, PE
2B Class 8:34-9:32
2B Break 9:32-9:42
(58 minutes)
(10 minutes)
Period 3
9:48-10:50
(62 minutes)
4A Lunch 10:50-11:25
4A Class 11:31-12:29
(35 minutes) Math,
(58 Minutes)
English, PE
4B Class 10:56-11:54
4B Lunch 11:54-12:29
(58 minutes)
(35 minutes)
Period 5
12:35-1:33
(58 minutes)
Period 6
1:39-2:37
(58 minutes)
Reduced Day / Flex Wednesday
st
1 Bell
Period 0
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
4A Lunch 9:57-10:27
4B Class 10:03-10:48
Period 5
Period 6
6:25
6:30-7:25
(55 minutes)
7:30-8:15
(45 minutes)
8:21-9:06
(45 minutes)
9:12-9:57
(45 minutes)
4A Class 10:33-11:18
4B lunch 10:4811:18
11:24-12:09
(45 minutes)
12:15-1:00
(45 minutes)
Minimum Day Schedule
st
1 Bell
6:25
Period 0
6:30 – 7:24
(54 minutes)
Period 1
7:30 – 8:04
(34 minutes)
Period 2
8:10-8:44
(34 minutes)
Period 3
8:50-9:30
(40 minutes)
4A Lunch 9:30-10:00
4A Class 10:06-10:40 (34 minutes)
4B Class 9:36-10:10 (34 minutes)
4B lunch 10:1010:40
Period 5
10:46-11:20
(34 minutes)
Period 6
11:26-12:00
(34 minutes)
Assembly Schedule
st
1 Bell
6:27
Period 0
6:30 - 7:26
(54 minutes)
Period 1
7:30 - 8:21
(51 minutes)
2A Break
8:21 – 8:31
(10 minutes)
2A Class
8:37 – 9:28
(51 minutes)
2B Class
8:27 – 9:18
(51 minutes)
2B Break
9:18– 9:28
(10 minutes)
Period 3
9:34 – 10:25
(51 minutes)
Green
First Assembly
10:31 – 11:11
(40 minutes)
Passing
Period
11:1111:17
(6
minutes)
Green
th
4 Per. Class
11:17-11:57
(40 minutes)
Passing
Period
11:5712:03
(6
minutes)
Green
Lunch
12:03-12:43
(40 minutes)
Blue
Lunch
10:31 – 11:11
(40 minutes)
Passing
Period
11:1111:17
(6
minutes)
Blue
th
4 Per. Class
11:17-11:57
(40 minutes)
Passing
Period
11:5712:03
(6
minutes)
Blue
Second
Assembly
12:03-12:43
(40 minutes)
Period 5
12:49 – 1:40
(51 minutes)
Period 6
1:46 – 2:37
(51 minutes)
All teachers must attend with their class.
Classrooms may attend only one assembly
Color-coded tickets will be required for access to the gym.
Sometimes You Need
Some Help…
(Emergency
Numbers/Hotline Numbers)
Problems with drugs or alcohol?
AL-ANON (for families of alcoholics
only)
Alcoholics Anonymous
Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Dependency (Adolescent)(661)
729-2867
National Council on Alcoholism and
Drug Dependency
Tarzana Treatment Centers of the
Antelope Valley
U-CAN Teen Help Line
Depressed? Thoughts of
Suicide?
California Youth Crisis Line
Suicide Prevention Center (L.A.
County Area)
Teen Line Hotline
Domestic Violence? Child
Abuse? Runaway?
AV Youth & Family Services (all
types of referrals)
California Missing Children Hotline
Children of the Night (24-hour
runaway hotline)
Covenant House Nineline (support
for Teens)
Domestic Violence Hotline
Los Angeles County Child Abuse
Hotline
National Runaway Switchboard
Sexual Assault Response Service
(SARS)
National Youth Crisis Hotline
OTHER HELP LINES/HOT LINES
Police, Fire, Rescue, Medical
(Emergency Number only)
American Pregnancy Association
Help Line
Anonymous Crime Reporting (WE
TIP)
A.V. Health Center (basic medical
(661) 274-9353
care)
(661)
945-5757
A.V. Hope Center
(HIV/AIDS
Hotline)
A.V. Light Foundation (Counseling
Services and
Character & Drug Management)
(818)for
997-0414
Catalyst Foundation
AIDS/HIV
Clinic
(661)
726-2630
Lancaster Sheriff’s
Station
(Non(661) 948-3000
Emergency Number)
Palmdale Sheriff’s Station (NonEmergency Number)
Palmdale Urgent Care (low/no fee
(800) 843-5200
services)
Tarzana Primary Care Medical
Center (basic (877) 727-4747
(800) 852-8336
health care
(661) 949-1069
(800) 222-3463
(800) 551-1300
(800) 999-9999
(661) 945-6736
(800) 540-4000
(800)RUN-AWAY
(800) 786-2929
(661) 723-7273
(800) 448-4663
911
(800) 672-2296
(800) 782-7463
(661) 723-4511
(661) 945-8448
(661) 949-1448
(661) 948-8559
(661) 948-8466
(661) 267-4300
(661) 273-2400
(661) 723-4829
PALMDALE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Your support of our athletic program is vital and greatly appreciated. PHS
offers students extensive opportunities to participate in interscholastic
athletics. PHS is a member of the Golden League, as well as the
California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section.
FALL SPORTS
WINTER SPORTS
SPRING SPORTS
Boys’ and Girls’ Cross
Country
Football- Coed
Girls’ Tennis
Girls’ Volleyball
Girls’ Golf
Boys’ and Girls’
Basketball
Boys’ and Girls’
Soccer
Wrestling- Coed
Baseball
Softball
Boys’ Tennis
Boys’ Golf
Boys’ Volleyball
Boys’ and Girls’
Swimming
Boys’ and Girls’
Track & Field
Prior to the date that practice begins, a coach may have tryouts for
students who did not participate in the sport at Palmdale High
School in the previous school year.
In order to participate in any sport, the student must meet the following
requirements:
1. District Requirements
§
2.0 grade point average each quarter and semester grading
period
§
Maintain minimum progress toward graduation
§
Maintain acceptable citizenship
2. Be eligible under the rules of the California Interscholastic Federation:
th
th
§
May not have reached his/her 19 birthday prior to June 15 of
the current school year. (June 15, 2005 in the 2005-2006 school
year.)
§
Have attended high school not more than eight semesters.
§
Have passed with at least a “C” (2.0) average 20 credits of work
for the prior grading period of which only 5 credits may be
Physical Education; be passing in 20 credits of new work for the
current grading period.
§
Have met residential requirements. Transferring from one school
to another may affect your eligibility under the CIF Southern
Section rules.
§
Not compete on any outside team in the same or any other sport
during the season of any sport.
3. Pass a physical examination within the previous 12 months.
4. Obtain the written permission from parent or guardian to compete and
travel by school district transportation.
PALMDALE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS (cont.)
§
Be covered by or obtain athletic injury insurance. California
Education Code Sec. 32221 requires every athletic team member
to have accidental body injury insurance of at least $1,500
medical and hospital benefits. Make sure to include the name
of the insurance company and policy number on emergency
card.
Any athlete that becomes academically ineligible during their
season of sport will not be eligible to receive their varsity letter or
certificate of participation.
PHS ATHLETICS
Sports Participation:
The following are required prior to participation in any sport:
§
Athlete Code of Ethics
§
Blue Physical Card
§
Yellow Emergency card must be completed and signed by
parent/guardian.
§
Student and parent/guardian must complete a white packet.
§
A 2.0 GPA or above must be maintained.
For each additional sport students must complete:
§
Parent/guardian must complete a green athletic clearance sports
card.
§
Parent/guardian must complete an additional yellow emergency
card.
§
Student must return the yellow card to the athletics office before
practice or try outs begin.
P.E. Clothes:
An appropriate physical education uniform is available for your purchase
through the student store. This consists of black imprinted shorts and a
white/gray imprinted T-shirt. The cost is $9.00 (plus tax) for the shorts and
$9.00 (plus tax) for the shirt. Students and parents are asked to make
sure uniforms are properly marked. A set of sweat clothes (green, gray,
black, white) that are plain, is strongly recommended for cold weather and
should be worn under the regular PE outfit.
P.E. Lockers:
All PE students are issued a locker to store their gym clothes in when
they are not in class. Students must provide their own combination/key
locks. If key locks are used, please provide the coach with a spare, in the
event a key is left at home or lost, the student will still have access to their
clothes. Locks that are placed on unassigned lockers will be cut off.
Students should never share lockers or give their combination to other
students.