Arroyo High School Student Agenda

Table of Contents

Arroyo High School

4921 N. Cedar Ave. El Monte, California 91732

Tel. No. (626) 444-9201

School Website: https://www.emuhsd.org/ahs

ADMINISTRATION

GUIDANCE COUNSELORS

STUDENT SUPPORT STAFF

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Gabriel Flores

Welcome Knights!

 It is a privilege to serve Arroyo High School and the  Arroyo community as principal of this amazing institution. Arroyo High  School continues to serve as a pillar of greatness, rich with tradition and history. Once a Knight, always a Knight!

Arroyo Knights possess nobility, honesty, generosity, and are steadfast in  pursuing excellence. Each of these characteristics are important and every  one of these virtues are admirable qualities, but when all of them blend  together in one person, you get a Noble Arroyo Knight. As an Arroyo Knight,  you are charged with the responsibility to maintain and promote the fine  traditions that have made Arroyo High School the shining armor of the El  Monte Union High School District.  

This school agenda has been prepared to aid you in your pursuit of  excellence. It will provide you with the basic  tools (bell schedules, policies, etc.) needed to meet everyday challenges. Make  sure you refer to  your agenda as needed.

Arroyo  Knights possess pride, uphold virtues of nobility and wear Arroyo Blue,  Black and White.. This year is an opportunity to come back better, stronger, and more resilient from the past year and all its lessons. Remember to remain noble, honest,  generous and steadfast! Fight on Brave Knights!

As always, Go Knights!

Mr. Gabriel Flores

Arroyo High School: Home of The Mighty, Mighty Knights

Arroyo High School

Mission & Vision

Vision

Arroyo High School inspires a passion for lifelong learning in all students. Our students grow as individuals and become responsible and productive citizens.

Mission

Arroyo High School provides its students a high-quality, comprehensive, and meaningful education in a safe, positive, healthy environment. Students are equipped to be college and career ready, to collaborate in diverse groups, and to be productive members of the global community.

Schoolwide Learning Outcomes

Arroyo High School is committed to graduating students who are:

• Academic achievers who demonstrate -

• Effective reading, writing, speaking, listening and computational skills.
• Technological competency.

• Critical thinkers who demonstrate -

• Problem-solving skills using logic and reason.
• Students will use analytical and interpretive skills.

• Quality producers who demonstrate -

• Strategic planning using all available technological resources.
• The ability to set goals as evidenced by use of good planning, organization, time-management skills, and completion of tasks.

ARROYO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Freshmen and Sophomore students are required to enroll in at least six subjects each semester. A sixth class is optional but highly recommended for Junior and Senior students. Credits towards graduation are earned at the rate of five per semester for each course completed with a passing grade. A total of 220 credits are required for graduation, including core/academic requirement.

ARROYO HIGH SCHOOL BEHAVIOR AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PHILOSOPHY

The main purpose of this school is to educate students.  This can only be accomplished when students are provided with a safe environment and are able to concentrate on their studies.  The philosophy of the teachers and administrators at Arroyo High School can be stated simply:

1. Students behave in ways that encourage teachers to teach.
2. Students behave in ways that encourage each other to learn.
3. Students behave in a manner that is in the best interest of everyone.
4. Students represent our school and uphold its standards honorably, on or off campus, realizing that in society we are not just an individual, but also a symbol of the entire Arroyo High School student Body.

1. SCHOOL RULES

1. Students MUST HAVE an Arroyo High School student ID card in their possession at all times. Students are encouraged to wear their ID on a lanyard. 
2. Students must have a physical or digital hall pass when leaving class to use the restroom or to go to another area of the campus.
3. Students must identify themselves when asked and follow directions from school personnel.
4. Students must not be vulgar, obscene, or profane in speaking, action, writing, or wearing apparel.
5. Students must not use skateboards, skates, bicycles, scooters, or motorized vehicles on school grounds at any time.
6. Cell phones should not disrupt the educational process. Cell phones and electronic devices should not be used outside of instructional purposes.

1. Electronic Listening or Recording Device – EC 51512:

The use by any person, including a pupil, of any electronic listening or recording device in any classroom without the prior consent of the teacher and the principal is prohibited as it disrupts and impairs the teaching process and discipline in the schools.  Any person, other than the pupil, willfully in violation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.  Any pupil in violation shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

2. Electronic Signaling Devices – EC 48901.5:

The use by any person, including a pupil, of any electronic signaling device in any classroom without the prior consent of the teacher and the principal is prohibited as it disrupts and impairs the teaching process and discipline in the schools.  The only allowable use would be acceptable if it is determined by a licensed physician that the pupil must use for the health and safety of a pupil.  Any pupil in violation shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

7. Arroyo High School is not responsible for any lost or stolen electronic devices, cell phones, skateboards, skates, bicycles, scooters, or motorized vehicles on school grounds at any time
8. There is no tolerance for fighting, bullying and/or intimidation of students.
9. Students may not possess, use, or sell drugs, alcohol, tobacco products or vaping devices on campus or at any school-related event.
10. Students must comply with the dress code.
11. Students must not gamble.

Duties of Pupils – 5 CCR 300

Pupils shall conform to school regulations, obey all directions, be diligent in study and respectful to teachers and others in authority, and refrain from the use of profane and vulgar language.

Civility on School Grounds – CC 1708.9; EC 32210

Any person who willfully disturbs any public school or any public-school meeting is guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500). It is unlawful for any person, except a parent/guardian acting toward his/her minor child, to intentionally or to attempt to injure, intimidate, interfere by force, threat of force, physical obstruction, or nonviolent physical obstruction with any person attempting to enter or exit any public or private school grounds.

Jurisdiction – EC 44807

School staff shall hold pupils to strict account for their conduct on the way to and from school, on the playgrounds, or during recess. Progressive discipline will be enforced.

Bullying - EC 48900; BP/AR 5131.2:

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived imbalance of power between individuals with the intent to cause emotional or physical harm. Bullying can be physical, verbal, or social/relational and involves the repetition or potential of a deliberate act.

Cyberbullying includes the transmission of harassing communications, direct threats, or other harmful texts, sounds, or images on the Internet, social media, or other technologies using a telephone, computer, or any wireless communication device. Cyberbullying also includes breaking into another person's electronic account and assuming that person's identity in order to damage that person's reputation.

Examples of the types of conduct that may constitute bullying and are prohibited by the school include, but are not limited to:

1. Physical bullying that inflicts harm upon a person's body or possessions, such as hitting, kicking, pinching, spitting, tripping, pushing, taking or breaking someone's possessions, or making cruel or rude hand gestures
2. Verbal bullying that includes saying or writing hurtful things, such as teasing, name-calling, inappropriate sexual comments, taunting, or threats to cause harm
3. Social/relational bullying that harms a person's reputation or relationships, such as leaving a person out of an activity on purpose, influencing others not to be friends with someone, spreading rumors, or embarrassing someone in public
4. Cyberbullying, such as sending demeaning or hateful text messages or emails, sending rumors by email or by posting on social networking sites, or posting embarrassing photos, videos, web site, or fake profiles

Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (e-cigarettes) – PC 308:

EMUHSD prohibits the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) such as e-cigarettes, hookah pens, cigarillos, and other vapor-emitting devices, with or without nicotine content, that mimic the use of tobacco products on all district property and in district vehicles at all times.  ENDS are often made to look like cigarettes, cigars and pipes, but can also be made to look like everyday items such as pens, asthma inhalers and beverage containers. These devices are not limited to vaporizing nicotine; they can be used to vaporize other drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin.

Students using, in possession of, or offering, arranging or negotiating to sell ENDS can be subject to disciplinary action, particularly because ENDS are considered drug paraphernalia, as defined by 11014.5 of the Health and Safety Code.  Section 308 of the Penal Code also states that every person under 18 years of age who purchases, receives, or possesses any tobacco, cigarette, or cigarette papers, or any other preparation of tobacco, or any other instrument or paraphernalia that is designed for the smoking of tobacco, tobacco products, or any controlled substance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of seventy-five dollars ($75) or 30 hours of community service work.

Camera Surveillance on School Property – PC 647(j):

For the safety of our students, staff and visitors, the School District employs camera surveillance equipment for security purposes. This equipment may or may not be monitored at any time.

Surveillance cameras will generally be utilized only in public areas where there is no “reasonable expectation of privacy.” Public areas may include school buses; building entrances; hallways; parking lots; front offices where students, employees, and parents come and go; gymnasiums during public activities; cafeterias; and supply rooms. However, it is not possible for surveillance cameras to cover all public areas of District buildings or all District activities.

District surveillance cameras will not be installed in “private” areas such as restrooms, locker rooms, changing areas, private offices (unless consent by the office owner is given), or classrooms.

Property Damage – EC 48904:

Parents or guardians may be held financially liable if their child willfully damages school property or fails to return school property loaned to the child. The school may further withhold the grades, diploma, and transcript of the pupil until restitution is paid.

WARNING: Arroyo High School reserves the right to utilize law enforcement intervention in any matter, which may be deemed necessary.

B. EMUHSD CORRECTIVE ACTION & INTERVENTION PLAN

El Monte Union High School District Schools (EMUHSD) shall use the following guide to respond to behavioral infractions and coordinate pupil intervention services.

EMUHSD administration reserves the right and authority to make the final determination in pupil disciplinary matters identified and not identified by this document as circumstances require and provided for by District Board Policy and E.C. 48900 and E.C 48915.

EDUCATION CODE, SECTION 48900 (s):

A pupil may not be suspended or expelled for any of the acts enumerated in E.C. 48900 and E.C 48915 unless that act is related to school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the superintendent or principal or occurring within any other school district. A pupil may be suspended or expelled for acts that are related to school activity or attendance that occur at any time, including, but not limited to, any of the following:

• (1)  While on school grounds.
• (2)  While going to or coming from school.
• (3)  During the lunch period whether on or off the campus.
• (4)  During, or while going to or coming from, a school sponsored activity.

EDUCATION CODE 48900.5: REQUIRED OTHER MEANS OF CORRECTION/EXCEPTIONS:

Suspension shall be imposed only when other means of correction fail to bring about proper conduct. However, a pupil, including an individual with exceptional needs as defined in Section 56026, may be suspended for any of the reasons enumerated in Section 48900 upon a first offense, if the principal or superintendent of schools determines that the pupil violated subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) of Section 48900 or that the pupil's presence causes a danger to persons or property or threatens to disrupt the instructional process.

EDUCATION CODE 48900.6: DISCIPLINARY ACTION/COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Instead of disciplinary action, the principal of a school, the principal’s designee, or the superintendent of schools, or the governing board, may require a pupil to perform community service on school grounds during non-school hours. For the purposes of this section “community service” may include, but is not limited to, work performed on school grounds in the areas of outdoor beautification, campus betterment, and teacher or peer assistance programs. This section shall not apply to instances where suspension or expulsion is required.

Behavioral expectations from the student handbook are to be presented and reviewed at the beginning of each school year. Teacher intervention shall be documented in the student information system in order to support a progressive discipline and intervention model.

Upon a student’s first suspension, a post suspension conference will be scheduled with the student, their parent/guardian and the student’s counselor. A behavior agreement will be signed and a behavior intervention plan will be developed.

PHYSICAL ALTERCATIONS (FIGHTING) ARE NOT  PERMITTED ON CAMPUS OR AT ANY SCHOOL FUNCTION AT ANY TIME.

INCITING THE INFLICTION OR ATTEMPTED INFLICTION OF PHYSICAL INJURY TO ANOTHER PERSON IS NOT ALLOWED.

E.C. 48900 (a.1), 48900 (t)

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

1st Incident: Parent conference, behavior agreement, Restorative Conference/conflict mediation, may assign community service/campus beautification or may suspend, may notify school resource officer.

2nd Incident: Parent conference, review of behavior expectations, Restorative Conference/conflict mediation, shall suspend, shall notify school resource officer, may have extra-curricular privileges suspended for a semester or more.

3rd Incident: Parent conference, notification of school resource officer, suspension and administrative consideration for disciplinary transfer meeting (DTM) or expulsion.

CONSIDERATIONS:

If a student continues to fight after attempts are made by staff to stop the fight or the fight places a staff member and/or student in a potentially harmful situation, causes an injury requiring medical attention or results with others fighting against one person, the student may be referred to a formal disciplinary hearing at the first incident.

• extent of physical or emotional harm
• were there blows to the head
• was there possession or use of a weapon or dangerous object
• are there suspected or verified gang-like associations
• was this racially charged, a hateful act due to gender identification, sexuality, religion, etc.
• was a student under the influence
• is this a recurring matter
• was it a single party or multi-party incident
• how disruptive/public was the incident

INTERVENTION:

In addition to corrective action taken and, when appropriate, assign Counselor check-in, referral to Wellness Center Workshop, assess for possible referral to mental health agency, inform case-carrier (if applicable)

IT IS EVERY STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO AVOID CONFLICT.

ASSAULT AND BATTERY IS NOT PERMITTED ON CAMPUS OR AT ANY SCHOOL FUNCTION AT ANY TIME.

ROBBERY OR EXTORTION ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Robbery is defined as the attempt to or taking of someone’s property by use of force or intimidation.

E.C. 48900 (a.2), 48900 (e)

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

1st Incident: Parent conference, behavior agreement, may suspend or may assign community service/campus beautification, may have extra-curricular privileges for a semester or more, consider a restorative conference/conflict mediation which may or may not include the victim, notify school resource officer.

2nd Incident: Parent conference, notification of school resource officer, suspension and administrative consideration for disciplinary transfer meeting (DTM) or expulsion.

CONSIDERATIONS:

• extent of physical or emotional harm
• were there blows to the head
• was there possession or use of a weapon or dangerous object
• are there suspected or verified gang-like associations
• was this racially charged, a hateful act due to gender identification, sexuality, religion, etc.
• was a student under the influence
• is this a recurring matter
• was it a single party or multi-party incident
• how disruptive/public was the incident

INTERVENTION:

In addition to corrective action taken and, when appropriate, assign counselor check-in, referral to Wellness Center Workshop, assess for possible referral to mental health agency, inform case-carrier (if applicable).

POSSESSION OF ANY TYPE OF WEAPON, INCLUDING “LOOK-A-LIKES”, BB AND PELLET GUNS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT SCHOOL OR AT ANY SCHOOL FUNCTION AT ANY TIME, ON OR OFF CAMPUS.

STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO HAVE IN THEIR POSSESSION AND/OR IGNITE FIRECRACKERS, M-80’S, STINK BOMBS OR OTHER RELATED EXPLOSIVES ON CAMPUS OR AT ANY SCHOOL FUNCTION.

E.C. 48900 (b), (m)

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

1st Incident: At administrative discretion, police shall be notified; the student may be arrested and may be suspended and may be recommended for a disciplinary transfer meeting or expulsion. If mitigating circumstances exist, administration may exercise reasonable discretion and place the student on a behavioral agreement, with alternatives to suspension and intervention at a mandatory parent conference.

2nd Incident: Parent conference, notification of school resource officer, suspension and administrative consideration for disciplinary transfer meeting (DTM) or expulsion.

CONSIDERATIONS::

• extent of physical or emotional harm
• was the item shared or shown  to others
• was there possession or use of a weapon or dangerous object
• are there suspected or verified gang-like associations
• was this racially charged, a hateful act due to gender identification, sexuality, religion, etc.
• was a student under the influence
• is this a recurring matter
• was it a single party or multi-party incident
• how disruptive/public was the incident

INTERVENTION:

In addition to corrective action taken and, when appropriate, assign Counselor check-in, referral to Wellness Center Workshop, assess for possible referral to mental health agency, inform case-carrier (if applicable)

THE POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA, PARAPHERNALIA, ANY INTOXICANT AND/OR BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE IS NOT PERMITTED ON CAMPUS OR AT ANY SCHOOL FUNCTION AT ANY TIME.

E.C. 48900 (c), (j)

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

1st Incident: Parent conference, behavior agreement, Restorative Conference with parent, may assign community service/campus beautification or may suspend, may notify school resource officer, extra-curricular privileges suspended for a semester or more.

2nd Incident: Parent conference, notification of school resource officer, suspension and administrative consideration for disciplinary transfer meeting (DTM) or expulsion.

Paraphernalia Only

1st Incident: Parent Conference, behavior agreement, student Check-in with staff, may result in searches of the student and/or possessions to ensure that student longer brings paraphernalia to school.

2nd Incident: May result in suspension, referral to school resource officer consideration for a disciplinary transfer meeting (DTM) or expulsion.

CONSIDERATIONS:

• extent of physical or emotional harm
• was the substance furnished to others
• was there possession or use of a weapon or dangerous object
• are there suspected or verified gang-like associations
• was this racially charged, a hateful act due to gender identification, sexuality, religion, etc.
• was a student under the influence
• is this a recurring matter
• was it a single party or multi-party incident
• how disruptive/public was the incident

Note: Possession of a large amount of any controlled substance warrants a consideration for a formal disciplinary hearing.

INTERVENTION:

In addition to corrective action taken and, when appropriate, assign counselor check-in, referral to Wellness Center Workshop (if appropriate), assess for possible referral to mental health agency, inform case-carrier (if applicable), Wellness Program Curriculum (APU).

THE POSSESSION AND SELLING OF ANY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE “LOOK-A-LIKE” IS NOT PERMITTED ON CAMPUS OR AT ANY SCHOOL FUNCTION AT ANY TIME.

E.C. 48900 (d), (p)

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

1st Incident: Parent conference, notification of school resource officer, suspension and administrative consideration for disciplinary transfer meeting (DTM) or expulsion.

CONSIDERATIONS:

• extent of physical or emotional harm
• was there possession or use of a weapon or dangerous object
• are there suspected or verified gang-like associations
• was this racially charged, a hateful act due to gender identification, sexuality, religion, etc.
• was a student under the influence
• is this a recurring matter
• was it a single party or multi-party incident
• how disruptive/public was the incident

INTERVENTION:

In addition to corrective action taken and, when appropriate, assign counselor check-in, referral to Wellness Center Workshop, assess for possible referral to mental health agency, inform case-carrier (if applicable), Wellness Program Curriculum (APU)

STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO DEFACE, DAMAGE, DESTROY, KNOWINGLY RECEIVE STOLEN PERSONAL AND/OR SCHOOL PROPERTY OR STEAL SCHOOL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY.

STUDENTS MAY NOT POSSESS PERMANENT MARKERS, SPRAY PAINT, WINDOW ETCHERS OR ANY APPARATUS IDENTIFIED AS A TAGGING INSTRUMENT. 

STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO DEFACE, ALTER, DAMAGE AND/OR DESTROY TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES OR SCHOOL DOCUMENTS. USAGE OF TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DISTRICT'S ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY WHICH ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO SIGN.

E.C. 48900 (f), (g, (l))

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

1st Incident: Parent conference, behavior agreement, Restorative Conference, may notify school resource officer, seek restitution or assign community service/campus beautification (amount of hours will be equivalent to the restitution amount required to repair the damage at an hourly rate equivalent to the state minimum wage), may have  extra-curricular privileges suspended for a semester or more.

2nd Incident: Parent conference, review behavior expectations, notify school resource officer, suspension and consideration for a disciplinary transfer meeting (DTM) or expulsion, seek restitution or assign community service/campus beautification (amount of hours will be equivalent to the restitution amount required to repair the damage at an hourly rate equivalent to the state minimum wage)

CONSIDERATIONS:

• extent of physical or emotional harm
• are there suspected or verified gang-like associations
• was this racially charged, a hateful act due to gender identification, sexuality, religion, etc.
• was a student under the influence
• is this a recurring matter
• was it a single party or multi-party incident
• how disruptive/public was the incident

Note: Gang-like names or references, monikers, or other references to illegal conduct are not permitted on school property or on students’ clothing or materials used at school. In EXTREME first time incidents of vandalism or stealing, the student may be suspended with a referral to a formal disciplinary hearing.

INTERVENTION:

In addition to corrective action taken and, when appropriate, assign Counselor check-in, referral to Wellness Center Workshop (as applicable), assess for possible referral to mental health agency, inform case-carrier (if applicable)

HABITUAL PROFANITY OR VULGARITY, INTIMIDATION, OBSCENE ACTS, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, SEXUAL ASSAULT OR TERRORISTIC THREATS* (DIRECT OR VEILED) OR HATE VIOLENCE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED ON CAMPUS OR AT ANY SCHOOL FUNCTION AT ANY TIME. 

E.C. 48900 (i), (n), (o), 48900.2, 48900.3, 4800.4, 48900.7

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

Obscene acts, sexual harassment or assault, terrorist threats or hate violence, are likely to be referred to a formal disciplinary hearing or expulsion for the 1st incident, unless an administrator determines that mitigating circumstances exist.

1st Incident: Parent conference, behavior agreement, Restorative Conference/conflict mediation, may assign community service/campus beautification or may suspend, may notify a school resource officer.

2nd Incident: Parent conference, review of behavior expectations, Restorative Conference/conflict mediation, increased suspension, shall notify school resource officer, restrict extra-curricular privileges suspended for a semester or more.

3rd Incident: Parent conference, notification of school resource officer, suspension and administrative consideration for disciplinary transfer meeting (DTM) or expulsion.

CONSIDERATIONS:

• extent of physical or emotional harm
• was there possession or use of a weapon or dangerous object
• are there suspected or verified gang-like associations
• was this racially charged, a hateful act due to gender identification, sexuality, religion, etc.
• was a student under the influence
• is this a recurring matter
• was it a single party or multi-party incident
• how disruptive/public was the incident

Note: For the purposes of this section, “terroristic threat” shall include any statement, whether written or oral, by a person who willfully threatens to commit a crime which will result in death, great bodily injury to another person, or property damage in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000), with the specific intent that the statement is to be taken as a threat, even if there is no intent of actually carrying it out, which, on its face and under the circumstances in which it is made, is so unequivocal, unconditional, immediate, and specific as to convey to the person threatened, a gravity of purpose and an immediate prospect of execution of the threat, and thereby causes that person reasonably to be in sustained fear for his or her own safety or for his or her immediate family’s safety, or for the protection of school district property, or the personal property of the person threatened or his or her immediate family. (Add. Stats. 1997, Ch. 405)

INTERVENTION:

In addition to corrective action taken and, when appropriate, assign counselor check-in, referral to Wellness Center Workshop (as applicable), assess for possible referral to mental health agency, inform case-carrier (if applicable)

BULLYING AND HAZING ARE NOT ALLOWED

E.C. 48900 (r), (q)

“Bullying” means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, and including one or more acts committed by a pupil or group of pupils as defined in Section 48900.2, 48900.3, or 48900.4, directed toward one or more pupils that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following:

1. Placing a reasonable pupil or pupils in fear of harm to that pupil’s or those pupils’ person or property.
2. Causing a reasonable pupil to experience a substantially detrimental effect on the pupil’s physical or mental health.
3. Causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with the pupil’s academic performance.
4. Causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with the pupil’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.

“Electronic Act” means the creation or transmission originated on or off the school site, by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, wireless telephone, or other wireless communication device, computer, or pager, of a communication, including, but not limited to, any of the following:

• A message, text, sound, video, or image.
• A post on a social network internet website, application or any other online platform.
• Posting to or creating a burn page. “Burn page” means an internet website created for the purpose of impersonating another pupil without consent for the purpose of bullying.

“Cyber Sexual Bullying” is defined as the dissemination of, or the solicitation or incitement to disseminate, a photograph or other visual recording by a pupil to another pupil or to school personnel by means of an electronic act that has or can be reasonably predicted to have one or more of the effects described in (A) to (D), above.

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

1st Incident: Parent conference, behavior agreement, Restorative Conference/conflict mediation, if appropriate, may assign community service/campus beautification or may suspend, notify a school resource officer.

2nd Incident: Parent conference, review of behavior expectations, Restorative Conference/conflict mediation, if appropriate, shall suspend, may notify school resource officer, if appropriate, may have extra-curricular privileges suspended for a semester or more

3rd Incident: Parent conference, notification of school resource officer, suspension and administrative consideration for disciplinary transfer meeting (DTM) or expulsion.

CONSIDERATIONS:

• extent of physical or emotional harm
• was there possession or use of a weapon or dangerous object
• are there suspected or verified gang-like associations
• was this racially charged, a hateful act due to gender identification, sexuality, religion, etc.
• was a student under the influence
• is this a recurring matter
• was it a single party or multi-party incident
• how disruptive/public was the incident

INTERVENTION:

In addition to corrective action taken and, referred to the counselor for counselor check-in, when appropriate, referral to Wellness Center Workshop (if appropriate), assess for possible referral to mental health agency, inform case-carrier (if applicable)

STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO POSSESS TOBACCO PRODUCTS AT SCHOOL OR AT SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITIES.

E.C. 48900 (h)

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

1st Incident: Parent conference, behavior agreement, Restorative Conference with parent, may assign community service/campus beautification or may suspend, may notify school resource officer, extra-curricular privileges suspended for a semester or more.

2nd Incident: Parent conference, review behavior expectations, shall suspend, shall restrict extra-curricular activities.

3rd Incident: Parent conference, notification of school resource officer, suspension and administrative consideration for disciplinary transfer meeting (DTM) or expulsion.

CONSIDERATIONS:

• extent of physical or emotional harm
• was the substance furnished to others
• was a student under the influence
• is this a recurring matter
• was it a single party or multi-party incident
• how disruptive/public was the incident

INTERVENTION:

In addition to corrective action taken and, when appropriate, assign Counselor check-in, referral to Wellness Center Workshop, assess for possible referral to mental health agency, inform case-carrier (if applicable), Wellness Program Curriculum (APU)

STUDENTS ARE ALSO PROHIBITED FROM USING ELECTRONIC LISTENING OR RECORDING DEVICES IN ANY CLASSROOM WITHOUT THE PRIOR CONSENT OF THE TEACHER OR PRINCIPAL. ANY STUDENT VIOLATING THIS STATEMENT WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING

E.C. 48900 (k)

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

1st Incident: Parent conference, behavior agreement, Restorative Conference, inform of extra-curricular privileges restriction for a semester or more.

2nd Incident: Parent conference, review behavior expectations, assign community service, may have  extra-curricular privileges suspended for a semester or more.

3rd Incident: Parent conference, notification of school resource officer, suspension and administrative consideration for disciplinary transfer meeting (DTM) or expulsion.

CONSIDERATIONS:

• Was this racially charged, a hateful act due to gender identification, sexuality, religion, etc.?
• Was a student under the influence?
• Is this a recurring matter?
• Was it a single party or multi-party incident?
• How disruptive/public was the incident?

INTERVENTION:

• Mediation with counselor, teacher, administrator, or other staff member.
• Attend a workshop or seminar in the Wellness Center.
• Parent meeting with counselor, teacher, administrator, or other staff member.

CHEATING SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED. CHEATING INCLUDES GIVING OR RECEIVING ANSWERS ON CLASS ASSIGNMENTS OR TESTS THAT WILL BE TURNED IN FOR CLASS CREDIT OR USING UNAUTHORIZED SOURCES OF DATA (i.e. TEXT MESSAGES, PHOTOS, ETC.). IN PAPER WRITING, PLAGIARISM IS NOT PERMITTED; THIS INCLUDES THE COPYING OF ANOTHER STUDENT’S PAPER.

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

1st Incident: The student shall receive a zero on the respective test/assignment only or the teacher may consider an alternative assignment, teacher to call home and speak to parent/guardian.

2nd Incident: The student shall receive a zero on the respective test/assignment only, review behavior expectations and place on behavior agreement, referred to their counselor for a restorative conference with the teacher and parent, may assign community service/campus beautification, may have extra-curricular privileges revoked.

3rd Incident: Suspension, parent/administrator conference, extra-curricular activities restricted for the remainder of the semester, a drop from the class shall be considered.

CONSIDERATIONS:

• Was a student under the influence?
• Is this a recurring matter?
• Was it a single party or multi-party incident?
• How disruptive/public was the incident?

INTERVENTION:

Referred to the counselor for counselor check-in.

BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS OF ANY TYPE MAY NOT BE RIDDEN ON SCHOOL GROUNDS AT ANY TIME.

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

1st Incident: Verbal Warning and directive to not ride the item. Incident documented.

2nd Incident: The item is confiscated for the remainder of the day, the parent is notified and the item is returned to the student upon dismissal.

3rd Incident: The item in question is confiscated and returned at a parent conference where a behavior agreement is signed.

4th Incident: Parent conference, review behavior expectations, the student may lose the privilege of bringing the item to school and on campus, extra-curricular privileges may be suspended for the remainder of the semester.

5th Incident: Students may be suspended and informed of continued progressive disciplinary action.

CONSIDERATIONS:

• Was a student under the influence?
• Is this a recurring matter?
• Was it a single party or multi-party incident?
• How disruptive/public was the incident?

INTERVENTION:

Referred to the counselor for counselor check-in.

STUDENT DRESS CODE

As guided by the California state law, the Education Code, and the El Monte Union High School Board of Trustees, Arroyo High School’s Dress Code is as follows:

In cooperation with teachers, students, and parents/guardians, the principal or designee may establish school rules governing student dress and grooming which are consistent with law, Board policy, and administrative regulations. These school dress codes shall be regularly reviewed.

The following guidelines shall apply to all regular school activities:

The following guidelines shall apply to all regular school activities:

1. Clothing, jewelry, tattoos and personal items shall be free of writing, pictures, or any other insignia which is vulgar, lewd, obscene, profane, or sexually suggestive or which promotes discrimination, violence, gangs, the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, electronic smoking devices or other illegal activity.
   
2. Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times.
   
3. Hats, caps, and other head coverings shall not be worn indoors.
   
4. Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments. Attire which does not properly cover undergarments is prohibited.

The dress code shall be modified as appropriate to accommodate a student's religious or cultural observance, health condition, or other circumstance deemed necessary by the principal or designee. In addition, the principal or designee may impose dress requirements to accommodate the needs of special school activities, physical education classes, athletic activities, and other extracurricular and cocurricular activities.

No grade of a student participating in a physical education class shall be adversely affected if the student does not wear standardized physical education apparel because of circumstances beyond the student's control.  (Education Code 49066)

Students shall be allowed to wear sun-protective clothing, including but not limited to hats, for outdoor use during the school day.  (Education Code 35183.5)

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

1st Incident: Verbal warning, student is allowed to change out from the item in question. The student is directed to not wear the item in question again. Incident documented.

2nd Incident: The item is confiscated for the remainder of the day, the parent is notified and the item is returned to the student upon dismissal.

3rd Incident: The item in question is confiscated and returned at a parent conference where a behavior agreement is signed.

4th Incident: Parent conference, review behavior expectations, the student may lose the privilege of bringing the item to school and on campus, extra-curricular privileges may be suspended for a predetermined term.

5th Incident: Students may be suspended and informed of continued progressive disciplinary action.

CONSIDERATIONS:

• Is clothing or item part religious observance

INTERVENTION:

• Referred to the counselor for counselor check-in.

Gang-Related Apparel

At individual schools that have a dress code prohibiting gang-related apparel at school or school activities, the principal, staff, and parents/guardians participating in the development of the school safety plan shall define "gang-related apparel" and shall limit this definition to apparel that reasonably could be determined to threaten the health and safety of the school environment if it were worn or displayed on a school campus.  (Education Code 32282)

Because gang-related symbols are constantly changing, definitions of gang-related apparel shall be reviewed at least once each semester and updated whenever related information is received. As necessary, the school shall collaborate with law enforcement agencies to update definitions of gang-related apparel.

STUDENT DELIVERIES

In order to ensure minimal instructional disruptions and to support a safe environment for all, students may not receive visitors or deliveries of any kind during the course of the academic school day. The administration office will not hold money, electronic devices and accessories, birthday grams, or any other delivery for a student to pick up at a later time. If an emergency circumstance arises, a delivery will only be accepted from the student’s parent/guardian. Deliveries from outside entities will not be allowed. Food from delivery services will not be accepted.

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

1st Incident: Delivery is not accepted and the policy is reviewed. The student’s parents are notified and the incident is documented.

2nd Incident: Delivery is not accepted and the student is placed on a behavior agreement with a parent signature. The student’s parents are notified and the incident is documented.

3rd Incident: Delivery is not accepted and a parent conference is scheduled. Parents are informed of progressive disciplinary action which may follow for subsequent incidents.

CONSIDERATIONS:

• Pre-existing medical conditions or verifiable dietary restrictions

• In these cases, a parent/guardian or emergency contact may deliver items as needed.
• A parent/guardian may designate an additional adult family member for deliveries which are deemed necessary

INTERVENTION:

Referred to the counselor for counselor check-in.

SUSPENDABLE OFFENSES

All students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times.  Students may be suspended and/or recommended for expulsion for violations of the California Education Code 48900.

(a) (1) Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person.    

(a) (2) Willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in self-defense.    

(b) Possessed, sold, or otherwise furnished a firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object.    

(c) Unlawfully possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of, a

     controlled substance.    

(d) Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell a controlled substance, an alcoholic beverage, or

     an intoxicant of any kind, and either sold, delivered, or otherwise furnished to a person an imitation.

(e) Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion.    

(f) Caused or attempted to cause damage to school or private property.    

(g) Stolen or attempted to steal school or private property.    

(h) Possessed or used tobacco, or products containing tobacco or nicotine products.

(i) Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity.    

(j) Unlawfully possessed or unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell drug paraphernalia.    

(k) Disrupted school activities or otherwise willfully defied the valid authority of school personnel.    

(l) Knowingly received stolen school or private property.    

(m) Possessed an imitation firearm.

(n) Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault or sexual battery.

(o) Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil who is a complaining witness or a witness in a school disciplinary proceeding.    

(p) Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold the prescription drug Soma.    

(q) Engaged in, or attempted to engage in, hazing.

(r) Engaged in an act of bullying.

48900.2     Committed sexual harassment

48900.3     Caused, attempted to cause, threatened to cause, or participated in an act of hate violence

48900.4     Intentionally harassed, threatened, or intimidated, creating a hostile educational environment

48900.7     Made terroristic threats against school officials and/or school property.

State law requires that parents come to the school without delay for a conference regarding the suspension. (Ed Code 48911D5 & 48911F.)

During the term of the suspension/expulsion, the student is the responsibility of, and should be under the supervision of the parent/guardian.  The student may not enter any El Monte Union High School District campus or activity at any time without the written consent of an on-site school administrator.  Failure to comply with this provision will result in additional disciplinary action and possible prosecution for trespassing as defined in the California Penal Code Section 626.2. 

Mandatory Expulsion Violations – EC 48915:

Schools shall immediately suspend and recommend expulsion for students that commit any of the following acts at school or at a school activity off school grounds:

1.     Possessing, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm.

2.     Brandishing a knife at another person.

3.     Unlawfully selling a controlled substance.

4.     Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault.

5.     Possession of an explosive. The school board shall order the student

expelled upon finding that the student committed the act.

Dangerous Objects - EC48900:

Often, students like to bring objects, such as a collector’s item, to school to show their friends.  Examples of these objects include, but are not limited to, laser pointers, mini baseball bats, martial arts weapons (e.g., nunchaku, throwing stars), or any other sharp, pointy objects.  Students should refrain from bringing objects that have the potential to inflict serious bodily injury to others. Possession of such items on school property may result in disciplinary action and the notification of law enforcement. Law classifies laser pointers as dangerous objects.  Possession will result in confiscation of object, possible disciplinary action, and parent conference.

Gun-Free School Zone Act – PC 626.9, 30310:

California prohibits any person from possessing a firearm on, or within 1,000 feet from, the grounds of a public or private school. This does not apply to law enforcement officers, any active or honorably retired peace officers, members of the military forces of California or the United States, or armored vehicle guards engaged in the performance of, or acting in the scope of, their duties.  A person may also be in possession of a firearm on school grounds if the firearm is unloaded and in a locked container or within the locked trunk of a motor vehicle. A violation of this law is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for up to six months, a fine of up to $1,000, or both imprisonment and fine.

C. CLOSED CAMPUS

Per EMUHSD directive, Arroyo High School is currently a closed campus.

The following areas are OFF LIMITS to students.

1. Faculty Parking Lot (Front of the school – parking lots off of Cedar Ave.)
2. Administrative/Visitor Parking Lot (Front of the school – parking lots off of Cedar Ave.)
3. Athletic fields and tennis courts
4. All classrooms at lunch unless a teacher or administrator is present to supervise.
5. Student Parking Lot except: (parking lot off of Kings Row.) Before/after school.
6. Students may only park their cars in the designated parking spot in the Student Parking Lot.  Cars must have a current school year parking permit.  Valid driver’s license, signed parent permission and appropriate insurance coverage (details and forms are in the Activities Office) are needed to obtain an AHS parking permit.
7. Areas designated as off limits during lunch and nutrition.

D. SEARCH AND SEIZURE

Search and Seizure - BP/AR 5144.12:

In order to support a healthy and safe environment for all, searches of students may be conducted as a result of a specific incident. Contraband will be confiscated and provided to law enforcement. Progressive discipline may apply.

Random canine contraband searches may also be conducted on campus. Parents/guardians will be notified if a canine alerts to a student's property. Progressive discipline may apply and law enforcement will be notified as needed.

ARROYO HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY

The Compulsory Attendance Law (E.C. 48200) requires that all children ages 6-18 attend school regularly and punctually. Attendance has a direct relationship to student achievement, grades, and progress towards the mastering of standards.  Excessive and unnecessary student absenteeism affects the entire school.  When a student is absent, the instructors may provide some of the missed work; however, make-up work cannot adequately substitute for the learning that occurs during class time.

Definitions:

CHRONIC ABSENCE AND TRUANCY

Chronic absentee means a student who is absent for any reason on 10 percent or more of the school days in the school year, when the total number of days the student is absent is divided by the total number of days the student is enrolled and school was actually taught in the regular schools of the district, exclusive of Saturdays and Sundays. (Education Code 60901)

Truant means a student who is absent from school without a valid excuse three full days in one school year, or tardy or absent for more than any 30-minute period during the school day without a valid excuse on three occasions in one school year, or any combination thereof. (Education Code 48260)

Habitual truant means a student who has been reported as a truant three or more times within the same school year, provided the district has made a conscientious effort to hold at least one conference with the student and their parent/guardian after either of the two previous reports. (Education Code 48262, 48264.5)

Chronic truant means a student who has been absent from school without a valid excuse for 10 percent or more of the school days in one school year, from the date of enrollment to the current date, provided the district has met the requirements of Education Code 48260, 48260.5, 48261, 48262, 48263, and 48291. (Education Code 48263.6)

For purposes of classifying a student as a truant, valid excuse includes, but is not limited to, the reasons for which a student shall be excused from school pursuant to Education Code 48205 and 48225.5. A valid excuse may include other reasons that are within the discretion of school administrators and, based on the facts of the student's circumstances, are deemed to constitute a valid excuse. (Education Code 48260)

ABSENCES AND EXCUSES

Excused Absences

Subject to any applicable limitation, condition, or other requirement specified in law, a student's absence shall be excused for any of the following reasons:

1. Personal illness, including absence for the benefit of the student's mental or behavioral health  (Education Code 48205)

2. Quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer (Education Code 48205)

3. Medical, dental, optometrical, or chiropractic appointments (Education Code 48205)

4. Attendance at funeral services for a member of the immediate family

• Such absence shall be limited to one day if the services are conducted in California or three days if the services are conducted out of state. (Education Code 48205)

5. Jury duty in the manner provided by law (Education Code 48205)

6. The illness or medical appointment of a child to whom the student is the custodial parent (Education Code 48205)

7. Upon advance written request by the parent/guardian and the approval of the principal or designee, justifiable personal reasons including, but not limited to: (Education Code 48205)

a. Appearance in court

b. Attendance at a funeral service

c. Observation of a religious holiday or ceremony

d. Attendance at religious retreats for no more than four hours per semester

e. Attendance at an employment conference

f. Attendance at an educational conference legislative or judicial process offered by a nonprofit organization

 8. Service as a member of a precinct board for an election pursuant to Elections Code 12302 (Education Code 48205)

 9. To spend time with an immediate family member who is an active duty member of the uniformed services, as defined in Education Code 49701, and has been called to duty for deployment to a combat zone or a combat support position or is on leave from or has immediately returned from such  deployment (Education Code 48205)

• Such absence shall be granted for a period of time to be determined at the discretion of the Superintendent or designee. (Education Code 48205)

10. Attendance at a naturalization ceremony to become a United States citizen. (Education Code 48205)

 11. Participation in a cultural ceremony or event which relates to the habits, practices, beliefs, and traditions of a certain group of people (Education Code 48205)

 12. For a middle or high school student, engagement in a civic or political event, provided that the student notifies the school ahead of the absence.  Unless otherwise permitted by the Superintendent or designee, students shall be limited to one such day-long absence per year. (Education Code 48205)

 13. Participation in religious exercises or to receive moral and religious instruction at the student's place of worship or another suitable place away from school  (Education Code 46014)

• Absence for student participation in religious exercises or instruction shall not be considered an absence for the purpose of computing average daily attendance if the student attends at least the minimum school day as specified in AR 6112 - School Day, and is not excused from school for this purpose on more than four days per school month.  (Education Code 46014)

14. Work in the entertainment or allied industry  (Education Code 48225.5)

• Such absence shall be excused provided that the student holds a work permit authorizing work in the entertainment or allied industries period of not more than five consecutive days and up to five absences per school year.  (Education Code 48225.5)

15. Participation with a nonprofit performing arts organization in a performance for a public school audience  (Education Code 48225.5)

• A student may be excused for up to five such absences per school year provided that the student's parent/guardian provides a written explanation of such absence to the school.  (Education Code 48225.5)

16. Other reasons are authorized at the discretion of the principals or designee based on the student's specific circumstances (Education Code 48205,   48260)

 ***For the purpose of the absences described above, immediate family means the student's parent/guardian, brother or sister, grandparent, or any other relative living in the student's household.  (Education Code 48205)

Returning After an Absence/Method of Verification

Student absence to care for a child for whom the student is the custodial parent shall not require a physician's note.  (Education Code 48205)

For other absences, the student shall, upon returning to school following the absence, present a satisfactory explanation, either in person or a written note, verifying the reason for the absence. Absences shall be verified by the student's parent/guardian, other person having charge or control of the student, or the student if age 18 or older.  (Education Code 46012; 5 CCR 306)

 When an absence is planned, the principal or designee shall be notified prior to the date of the absence when possible.

The following methods may be used to verify student absences:

 1.     Written note, fax, e-mail, or voice mail from parent/guardian or parent representative.

 2.     Conversation, in person or by telephone, between the verifying employee and the student's parent/guardian or parent representative. The employee shall subsequently record the following:

a.     Name of student

b.     Name of parent/guardian or parent representative

c.     Name of verifying employee

d.     Date(s) of absence

e.     Reason for absence

 3.    Visit to the student's home by the verifying employee or any other reasonable method which establishes the fact that the student was absent for the reasons stated.  The employee shall document the verification and include the information specified in item #2 above.

 4.         Physician's verification

1. When excusing students for confidential medical services or verifying such appointments, district staff shall not ask the purpose of such appointments but may request a note from the medical office to confirm the time of the appointment.
2. If a student shows a pattern of chronic absenteeism due to illness, district staff may require physician verification of any further student absences.

B. TARDY POLICY

EMUHSD TARDY POLICY

In order to support a conducive and uninterrupted learning environment, the following tardy policy shall be implemented:

TIER I - CLASSROOM INTERVENTION

Tardies 1-3:         Verbal Warnings

Tardy 4:                 Teacher & student conference 

Tardy 5:                 Teacher message sent home

Tardy 6:                 Tardy Notice & Reflection:

Students will complete a reflection assignment via a QR code that the teacher will provide. The assignment is to be completed outside of instructional time and responses will be emailed to the teacher and parent.

Tardy 7:                 Teacher shall call the students home to discuss tardiness concerns.

TIER II - GUIDANCE OFFICE INTERVENTION

Tardy 8:                 Counselor Check-In

• The counselor will meet with the student and initiate a digital check in and will provide the student with a QR code to complete a second reflection assignment. The assignment is to be completed outside of instructional time. Responses will be emailed to the counselor, teacher and parent.

Tardy 9:                 Lunch Activity w/Assigned Completion Date

• The student shall be assigned to one of the following, or similar, activities:

• On campus community service
• Tutoring
• An existing scheduled wellness center activity
• Or any other structured on-campus activity held during lunch.

• A follow up meeting will be scheduled to ensure task completion

Tardy 10:         Student/Counselor Conference

• Counselor meeting to inform the student of Activities Probation (potential loss of field trips, sports, clubs, dances, club activities, ASB activities)

Tardy 11:         Activities Probation

• A parent conference will be held to place the student on activities probation.

TIER III - ATTENDANCE OFFICE INTERVENTION

Tardy 12:         Saturday Academy w/Assigned Completion Date

Tardy 13:         Activities Restriction

• The student shall not be allowed to participate in field trips, sports, clubs, dances, club activities, ASB activities for the remainder of the current grading period.
• While on activities restriction, a student may regain access to activities if they have 2 or less tardies per week. Students with 3 or more tardies per week shall remain in restriction.

Chronic Tardiness to multiple classes will result in the student being placed on a SART contract at a parent conference.

Continued Chronic Tardiness to multiple classes may result in a referral to DARB. Student performance in academics, credit completion, behavior and status as a chronic absentee will be considered when referring to DARB.

Failure to attend Saturday detention will result in additional consequences and a Parent conference. Excessive tardies, truancies, and/or absences may result in the student and parent being   recommended to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB). An excessive number of absences may result in failure and/or placement in an alternative education program.

TARDY SWEEPS

Students should be encouraged to be prompt as part of developing good habits. They are expected to be at school on time. If a student is late, the student should bring an excuse from home to the school office. A student will be classified as truant if they are tardy or absent for more than a 30-minute period during the school day without a valid excuse on three occasions in one school year.

• Any student who enters campus after the start of first period may be assigned detention

SATURDAY ACADEMY

Students MUST serve Saturday Academy activities issued by the Guidance or Attendance Office.  Saturday enrichment  is held in the Cafeteria on assigned Saturdays at 8:00 a.m.  (Be on time, there is NO ADMISSION AFTER 8:00 am.  Students must have an ID, and should be prepared to work on enrichment activities and schoolwork.)

C. TRUANCY – EC 48260, 48262 and 48263.6:

A student is considered truant after three absences or three tardies of more than 30 minutes each time or any combination thereof and the absences or tardies are unexcused. After a student has been reported as a truant three or more times in a school year and the district has made a conscientious effort to meet with the family, the student is considered a habitual truant. A student who is absent from school without a valid excuse for 10% or more of the schooldays in one school year, from the date of enrollment to the current date, is considered a chronic truant. Unexcused absences are all absences that do not fall within EC 48205.  Saturday Academy will be assigned for an absence that is not adequately excused.

ARREST OF TRUANTS/SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REVIEW BOARDS: EC 48263 and 48264: The school attendance supervisor, administrator or designee, a peace officer, or probation officer may arrest or assume temporary custody during school hours, of any minor who is found away from his/her home and who is absent from school without valid excuse within the county, city or school district. A student who is a habitual truant may be referred to a School Attendance and Review Board (SARB).

D. CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM - EC 60901(c)(1):

A student is considered a chronic absentee when he/she is absent on 10% or more of the school days in one school year, from the date of enrollment to the current date.  Chronic absenteeism includes all absences – excused and unexcused – and is an important measure because excessive absences negatively impact academic achievement and student engagement.

E. LEAVING CAMPUS

No student will be permitted to leave campus at any time without permission.  California state law prohibits pupils from leaving the school premises before the regular hour for closing school without an off-campus permit at lunch, being removed by a parent through the Attendance Office or Health Office, or with the written permission of an administrator.

1. If you become ill, report to the Nurse’s office.
2. If you need to leave campus for any reason, i.e. doctor or dental appointment, a parent/guardian must come into the Attendance Office to check the student out.  PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST PRESENT IDENTIFICATION

1. You must bring a form from the doctor/dentist verifying this appointment for the absence to be excused.

3. In order to qualify for an off-campus permit, you must bring a parent to sign the off-campus permit request at the designated times during the school year.

1. Student must be in eleventh or twelfth grade
2. Student must be credit current
3. Student must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
4. Student must meet all other off campus permit agreement guidelines.

Students who leave campus without permission are considered Truant and may be cited for truancy.

F. MEDICAL POLICY AND PROCEDURES

Sunscreen and Sun-protective Clothing – EC 35183.5:

Pupils may use sunscreen during the school day without a physician’s note or prescription. Students may also use sun-protective clothing, including but not limited to hats that pupils may wear for outdoor use during the school day.

Headwear may not include content which may be perceived by a reasonable person as vulgar or obscene, as eliciting or promoting illegal activity or may not include content which can be interpreted as gang-related.

Medication - EC 49423; BP5141.21

Our school recognizes that students may need to take prescribed medication during the school day in order to be able to attend school.

In order to take any medication, including over the counter medicines, on campus, an EMUHSD medication administration form must be completed by the student’s doctor and the prescription must be checked into the health office in the original medicinal container with the prescription label attached.

The health office will store medication and supervise the administration of prescribed medications. Upon written medical request, school staff may assist the student in monitoring, testing or other treatment of an existing medical condition.  

G. SCHOOL VISITOR PROCEDURES – EC 51101(a)(12); BP/AR 1250:

Parents and guardians of students enrolled in public schools have the right and should have the opportunity, as mutually supportive and respectful partners in the education of their children, to be informed in advance about school rules, including procedures for visiting the school.

Visitor Registration Procedure

In order to register, an outsider shall, upon request, furnish the principal or designee with the following information: (Penal Code 627.3)

1. His/her name, address and occupation
2. His/her age, if less than 21
3. His/her purpose for entering school grounds
4. Proof of identity
5. Other information consistent with the provisions of law

A staff member may accompany visitors/outsiders while they are on school grounds.

In order to minimize disruption to instruction, visits to classrooms will require a 24-hour advanced notice. Meetings with teachers during instructional time are discouraged. The community is encouraged to meet with teachers during non-instructional time (i.e. conference periods or before or after school) when possible.

The principal or designee may refuse to register any outsider. (Penal Code 627.4)

      OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

1. PE/ATHLETICS

All students enrolled in PE/Athletics are assigned a locker. Arroyo High School is NOT RESPONSIBLE for items that are lost or stolen. Arroyo High School administration has the right to open a locker at any given time should a safety concern or reasonable suspicion arise. Students who are enrolled in P.E. classes or Athletics should bring a personal lock (combination or keyed) to secure their locker.  Arroyo High School is not responsible for personal locks that are damaged or removed by school personnel due to emergency.

Search of School Lockers - BP/AR 5144.12:

School lockers remain the property of EMUHSD, even when assigned to students. The lockers are subject to search whenever the school finds a need to do so. The use of the school locker for other than school-related purposes is prohibited. Improper use of school lockers may result in progressive discipline including loss of locker privileges and notification of law enforcement, when appropriate.

Students who choose to participate in the Athletics program must complete the following before she or he may try out for a sport or participate in any AHS Athletic event:

• Athletics Packet, which includes insurance information 
• Yearly physical report from a Medical Doctor (MD) or doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), NOT a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Chiropractor

B. ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY (ASB) MEMBERSHIP 

Purchase of the ASB Card will entitle students to free admission at all regularly scheduled athletic events, and reduced rates to plays, musicals, dances, rooter buses, and many other activities. Athletic/CIF playoffs are excluded.An Associated Student Body Card (ASB) card may be purchased in the Activities Office.  

C.  CLUBS/SPORTS/PROGRAMS

Arroyo High School provides multiple opportunities for students to develop their leadership and serve their community through various clubs and organizations.  AHS

also provides a comprehensive Athletics program.

OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES

1.  GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES

Guidance and counseling is a continuous process. The Guaranteed Guidance Services Program provides each student with counseling services during the students four years at Arroyo High School.

2. MEETINGS WITH YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Students may request to meet with their Guidance counselors before school, during lunch, after school or by appointment only in the Guidance Office. Students are not allowed in the Guidance Office without a hall pass from their teacher during class time. Students will also meet with their counselor throughout the school for registration and   other school events. You may also contact your counselor electronically by utilizing the email or chat feature in your student profile.

Foster Youth

Students in foster care must have access to the same academic resources, services, and extracurricular and enrichment activities that are available to all students. All educational and school placement decisions, made by the Educational Rights Holder in collaboration with additional parties, must be based on the child’s best interests and must consider educational stability and the least restrictive educational setting necessary to achieve academic progress.

The rights of foster youth include immediate enrollment in their local comprehensive public school even if they do not have required documents, enrollment in the same or equivalent classes as those at their previous school, the ability to receive full or partial credits, and equal participation in school based extracurricular activities. Foster youth who transfer high schools after their second year may qualify for the AB216 Graduation exemption which allows students the opportunity to graduate in four years by completing minimum state graduation requirements. Eligibility for this exemption will be determined within 30 days of enrollment.    

Homeless Youth

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ensures educational rights and protection for children/youth who lack a fixed, regular or permanent, and adequate nighttime residence. This might include living with a relative, friend, or someone else due to economic hardship, and living in a temporary shelter, hotel/motel, car, or converted garage.

Homeless youth are allowed educational rights, such as: immediate enrollment, remaining in school of origin, enrollment in local comprehensive school, partial credits, graduation with CA state minimum requirements with possible fifth year/exemption from local graduation requirements, and access to academic resources, services and extracurricular activities.

Alternative Education

EMUHSD offers a variety of voluntary instructional services which include an Opportunity Program (9th-10th), a Continuation Program (11th-12th), Independent Studies, Home Teaching and an Online and Personalized Learning Program (OPL). Please speak to your counselor for further details regarding each service.

C. COLLEGE AND CAREER GUIDANCE CENTER

The Career Guidance Center offers services to aid students in preparing for their future.  This includes guidance in the areas of college selection, availability of scholarships and job training. The Career Center houses resource materials on careers, colleges, vocational schools and the military. Information is available on the following:

D. CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

The Vocational Education (Voc. Ed) and Career Technical Education (CTE) are organized educational programs that offer a sequence of courses which are directly related to the preparation of students in paid or unpaid employment or emerging occupations. Arroyo High School offers a variety of pathways that prepare students for job and skill certification and career opportunities. The table below illustrates the various industry sector and CTE pathways we offer at Arroyo High School.

  E. DUAL ENROLLMENT (DE) Partnership Rio Hondo and Pasadena City College

Arroyo High School is teaming up with Rio Hondo College and Pasadena Community College to provide students with the opportunity to earn FREE college credits and participate in a CTE pathway while earning high school credits at the same time. Students take courses at AHS. Credits are transferable to UCs and CSUs. Textbooks are free and under the Rio Promise, grads can receive FREE two-year tuition and priority registration at Rio Hondo College. The course offerings at AHS include Systems Programming, providing students the opportunity to explore careers in computer technology.

 F.  COMPLETION OF A-G REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to enter a four-year public college (either the California State University or University of California systems), students must meet a series of course requirements called A through G (A-G). To receive “A-G” credit, AHS offered courses that are certified through the UC course approval process. To be considered for admission to a UC or CSU, high school students must take a minimum of 15 UC approved college preparatory classes. Students must earn a minimum of a “C” grade in the A-G courses in order for the course to count towards meeting the requirement. To be eligible for admission to a University of California campus, students must also earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better in these courses. UC/CSU REQUIREMENTS A-G content areas. AP courses recommended.

G. WELLNESS CENTER

In order to further our ongoing commitment to providing a safe, positive, healthy environment with educational learning facilities that promote learning and wellness for all, the El Monte Union High School District has established Wellness Center programs at all school sites. Wellness Center programs will offer evidenced-based resources to address a wide variety of student and community needs and promote mental health and wellness, resiliency, and the de-stigmatization of addressing mental health needs.

Registrar’s Office

A. Transcript Request

The El Monte Union High School District now allows you to access and send transcripts electronically to the college you wish to attend through an online system called Parchment. Unlimited free transcript requests are available to current students, through July 31st, so please make your requests prior to this date. As of August 1st, you will be considered an alumni and a $10 fee will be charged for transcript requests.

In the spring of your senior year, you will receive an email from the Parchment system which contains instructions for how to set up your account, along with a registration code that will allow you to access your unlimited free transcripts. Please use this code when you register for the Parchment system and remember to use your personal email account as your district account will expire within 1-2 months of your graduation date. If you lose the code, let the Guidance office know and a code can be resent to you.

B. Academic Progress Reports

There are six grade reporting periods (three per semester) during the course of the school year. Progress reports are available online as well as mailed home. Semester reports cards are also mailed home.

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION

1. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS and ACTIVITIES

1. Advanced Placement (AP)

Advanced Placement (AP) is a program that offers college level courses to high school students.  Students will have the opportunity not only to access college level curricula and examinations, but take the AP Exam for free (EMUHSD pays for AP Exam expenses). American colleges and universities may grant placement and course credit to students who obtain 3, 4, or 5 scores on the examinations. AHS AP courses have obtained an AP designation, which means that these courses were audited by the College Board and it satisfy the AP curriculum. AHS offers the following AP courses: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language and Culture, Spanish Literature and Culture, Chinese Language and Culture, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC.

2. Renaissance

The Arroyo High School RENAISSANCE program provides meaningful incentives for students who reach specific levels of academic excellence: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze; improve their grade point average (GPA), optimize their school attendance and participation, exhibit consistent citizenship and/or behavior, and volunteer for community service.

3. Honorable KNIGHT of the Month

AHS recognizes student achievement every month through the “KNIGHT of the Month” luncheon. A department nominates a student who exhibits progress towards his academic or personal journey. The nomination is based on a student's academic or non-academic improvement. Among the nominees, staff members nominate an Arroyo student, Outstanding KNIGHT of the Month. During the celebration, teachers share with the group the reason(s) why a student was selected. Through the student incentive funding, we provide lunch, gifts (t-shirt), medals, and certificates to all deserving students.

4. AVID

AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. AVID is a college readiness program designed to help students develop the skills they need to be successful in college. The program places special emphasis on increasing writing, critical thinking, teamwork, organization and reading skills.

5. MTSS and On-Going Formative Assessment

Providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 support to all students is part of the implementation plan of MTSS for AHS staff and administration. AHS will continue to implement academic intervention to the students who need additional and/or targeted intervention. Students are placed based on the specific criteria set by the Office of Instruction and respective departments.  

B. ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD) PROGRAM

Arroyo High School serves our English language learners with a dynamic and comprehensive approach. AHS will provide students with both Designated and Integrated English language development (ELD) to meet the linguistic and academic goals at their grade level. 

1. Designated ELD  (California Code of Regulations, Title 5 [5 CCR] Section 11300[a]) We provide three levels of sequential ELD classes for our newcomer students to develop their English language skills. We also accommodate the specific language needs of our long-term English learners (LTEL) by providing them with Career and College Development . 

2. Integrated ELD  (5 CCR Section 11300[c]). Apart from their designated ELD instructional time, English learners benefit from integrated ELD instruction in all their content classes throughout their school day. 

C. TECHNOLOGY: ACCESS FOR ALL INITIATIVE

"Access for All" initiative will provide all of our 9-12th grade students with the demands of the 21st century that our students communicate, collaborate, create, and apply critical thinking skills, all within an ever-expanding digital learning environment. The “Access for All” initiative at EMUHSD will provide students with their own dedicated laptop for both school and home use. To complement this 1:1 student to laptop initiative, EMUHSD will provide FREE mobile internet access to any student who requires it.

D. PREP-LEARN Program

The PREP Program is an after-school program that provides academic assistance, enrichment opportunities, driver’s education, and physical fitness to high school students during non-school hours. In addition, PREP provides educational workshops for parents throughout the year. This is a free program with a healthy snack included available to all current AHS students. Learn more about PREP by visiting the PREP office at Arroyo or visit learnla.org.

ACADEMIC POLICY AND EXPECTATIONS

A. ARROYO HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY

The purpose of the Arroyo High School Academic Integrity Policy is to encourage students to develop positive standards of behavior that will equip them to succeed in life beyond high school.  By developing honest, responsible students, this policy hopes to foster skills that will help students avoid the consequences associated with cheating and plagiarism in life.

Academic Dishonesty is defined as behavior that is not consistent with moral and ethical academic standards. Such behavior as plagiarism, cheating or copying the work of another using technology for illicit or illegal purposes, or any unauthorized communication between students for the purpose of gaining advantage during an examination are all examples of academic dishonesty

Plagiarism is to commit LITERARY THEFT; to steal and pass off as your own ideas or words, the words and/or ideas of another, without giving the original author credit. When you use someone else’s words or ideas, you must give them credit by citing the source within your writing. Even if you revise or paraphrase the words or ideas of someone else, you must still give the original person credit through a citation. Failure to properly cite sources is considered plagiarism and will not be tolerated at Arroyo High School.

Teacher’s Judgment

A teacher’s professional judgment guides the AHS Academic Integrity Policy. The teacher is responsible for setting the academic expectations, explaining the consequences, and evaluating any evidence of student misconduct, so as to determine whether the Policy has been violated. Students are to conduct themselves in a responsible manner and not give the teacher cause to consider their actions as a violation of the AHS Academic Integrity Policy.

B. ACADEMIC HONESTY & INTEGRITY - BP/AR 5131.9:

Students found to have committed an act of academic dishonesty shall be addressed via the school site’s progressive intervention and discipline plan which can include the loss of credit on the assignment, completion of an alternative assignment, parent conference, and issuance of a behavioral agreement. Continued offenses during a student’s enrollment will result in escalating progressive discipline which can include withdrawal from a course. Incidents related to academic dishonesty are documented in the student information system and may also result in the denial of a letter of recommendation by staff.

C. CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATING THE ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY

When a teacher determines that a student has committed an act of academic dishonesty, the teacher shall submit a referral to the student’s Guidance counselor.

There are two distinct categories of offenses outlined in the AHS Academic Integrity Policy: copying someone else’s homework or classwork which is considered a minor offense compared with cheating on an exam, test, or quiz and plagiarizing a paper, essay, lab report, etc. which is considered a major offense.

Assignment constitutes classwork, homework, project, classroom task/activity, any forms of assessment, or any academic related task.

D. HOMEWORK

Homework is assigned to give students extra practice in their studies.  Our teachers plan well designated homework assignments that relate directly to class work and extend student’s learning beyond the classroom.  Parents are encouraged to help each child set a time and place for completion of homework assignments.

E. HALL PASS (DIGITAL HALL PASSES)

AHS utilizes digital hall passes.  More information will be forthcoming.

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