SAND CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

WELCOME TO THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

WE STAY COMMITTED

SCHS ADMINISTRATION

Principal: Amy Sanchez-Martinez

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SCHS ADMINISTRATION

Assistant Principal: Lance Carroll

SCHS ADMINISTRATION

Assistant Principal: Aly Nicholson

SCHS ADMINISTRATION

Assistant Principal: Anna Stewart

SCHS ADMINISTRATION

Athletic Director: Mario Romero

SCHS ADMINISTRATION

Dean of Students: Lauren Alire

STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER

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Mike Sory: 9th/11th Grade Dean of Academic Advising

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Sarah Rawlinson: 10th/12th Grade Dean of Academic Advising

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Tracy Trowbridge: A-L SEL Counselor

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Myranda Taylor: M-Z SEL Counselor

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

Officer

Dean Baird

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GET CONNECTED

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facebook.com/SandCreekHighSchool

STUDENT HANDBOOK

STARTING THE DAY

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• YOU MUST ENTER THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR (AND BACK DOOR BEFORE SCHOOL)
• YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE YOUR ID BADGE AT ALL TIMES, $5 TO REPLACE
• NEVER OPEN A DOOR TO LET SOMEONE IN THE BUILDING

ATTENDANCE

• SHOWING UP TO CLASS IS VITAL TO SUCCESS
• PARENTS/GUARDIANS MUST CONTACT THE SCHOOL WHENEVER THERE IS AN ABSENCE.

TARDIES

• 1-10 min late - TARDY, 11-45 min late EXCESSIVE TARDY, 46+min late ABSENT
• Consequences range from detention to ISS

CELL PHONES

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• Cell phones and headphones are not permitted during instructional (class) time; devices must be stored in a classroom cubby, shelf, drawer, or pouch, or an individual backpack

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• Cell phones and headphones are permitted during passing periods, lunch, before and after school

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• Academic use of phones may be allowed if planned, purposeful, and infrequent

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• Consequences will occur if the policy is violated

CELL PHONES

CELL PHONES/ELECTRONICS

• Electronics are privilege not a right

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• Do not use them in the classroom without permission

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• Your phone may be confiscated if used inappropriately

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• SCHS is not responsible for investigating theft reports of electronics

DRESS APPROPRIATELY

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REFERRALS

• FOLLOW ALL EXPECTATIONS IN CLASS

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• NOT FOLLOWING EXPECTATIONS COULD RESULT IN A REFERRAL TO THE OFFICE

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• AT MINIMUM, YOU WILL RECEIVE A PHONE CALL HOME, WITH POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCE SUCH AS A DETENTION

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• AT MAXIMUM, YOU COULD BE SUSPENDED OR EXPELLED

GANG-RELATED ACTIVITY

WEAPONS

• Gang Related activity and clothing will not be tolerated before, during or after-school.
• Students will face consequences and Law Enforcement will be involved

• Any weapon brought to school could lead to suspension or expulsion
• This includes pocket knives, weapon facsimiles or toys designed to look like guns
• If you accidentally bring something to school, notify an adult immediately

HALLWAYS/BATHROOMS

• IF YOU NEED TO LEAVE CLASS FOR ANY REASON, BE SURE YOU HAVE A PASS FROM A TEACHER!
• TIME/DATE
• PURPOSE/LOCATION OF WHERE YOU ARE GOING

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• OWNERS VS. RENTERS
• BATHROOM STALL=ONE PERSON
• THOSE IN VIOLATION WILL BE SEARCHED, PARENTS CONTACTED, CONSEQUENCES ISSUED
• HALLPASSES FOR YOUR WING ONLY

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LANGUAGE

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• Use respectful language

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• If a staff member discusses your language with you, respond respectfully

LUNCH

• Juniors and Seniors may leave campus, along with Sophomores enrolled in CE

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• Deliveries are not allowed, unless brought by a parent

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• Eating outside is a privilege, keep the patio area and all outside areas clean

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Breakfast and Lunch are free for all students!

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DRUGS, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, VAPE

• ZERO TOLERANCE FOR DRUGS AND ALCOHOL = SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY
• ZERO TOLERANCE FOR TOBACCO OR VAPING = 1^ST OFFENSE ISS PLUS ENROLLMENT IN TOBACCO/VAPING AWARENESS CLASS, 2^ND OFFENSE = SUSPENSION, 3^RD OFFENSE = POSSIBLE EXPULSION
• PRESCRIPTION/OTC MEDICINE – ONLY BRING A DAILY DOSE

FIGHTING

• FIGHTING IS PROHIBITED AND IS A SERIOUS OFFENSE
• RESULTS IN SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION AND TICKET FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT
• REGARDLESS OF WHO STARTS THE FIGHT, IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN ESCALATING BEHAVIORS BEFORE THE FIGHT, YOU WILL BOTH HAVE CONSEQUENCES.

RESTORATIVE PRACTICES

• RESOLVE CONFLICTS WITH OTHER STUDENTS

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• RESOLVE CONFLICTS WITH A TEACHER

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• FOCUS ON DEVELOPING THE SKILLS TO DE-ESCALATE SITUATIONS

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CLUBS

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• eSports
• KPOP Dance Team
• Engineering Club
• Cyber Patriot
• Gay Straight Trans Alliance
• Health and Wellness Club
• International Club
• JOI Club

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• Mock Trial
• Link Crew
• National Art Honor Society
• National Honor Society
• Stellar Xplorers
• Dungeons and Dragons
• SWAT

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HOW TO START A NEW CLUB

• GET A TEACHER TO SPONSOR THE CLUB

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• SEE MR. ROMERO TO COMPLETE THE PAPERWORK

ATHLETICS

Fall Sports

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• Boys Golf
• Boys Tennis
• Boys Soccer
• Cross Country
• Girls Softball
• Football
• Girls Volleyball

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Spring Sports

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• Baseball
• Boys Volleyball
• Track
• Girls Tennis
• Girls Volleyball
• Girls Soccer
• Girls Golf

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Year round

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• Cheer and Dance

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Winter Sports

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• Girls Basketball
• Boys Basketball
• Wrestling

SPORTSMANSHIP

•BE PREPARED TO SHOW ID AT ALL GAMES OR EVENTS

•KEEP IT POSITIVE & KEEP IT LOUD

•FACE PAINT IS ALLOWED – NO BODY PAINT

•MUST WEAR SHIRT, SHOES, ETC…

•NO ARTIFICIAL NOISE MAKERS ALLOWED

•STUDENTS/FANS ACTING INAPPROPRIATELY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE AND MAY LOSE THE PRIVILEGE OF ATTENDING FURTHER EVENTS

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TO WRAP UP: HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• BE ON TIME AND BE PREPARED
• DON’T COME TO SCHOOL IF YOU ARE FEELING ILL
• IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING ACADEMICALLY OR WITH ANOTHER ISSUE, REACH OUT AND ASK FOR HELP
• RESPECT AND LOOK OUT FOR YOUR PEERS
• TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR WORK AND YOUR CHARACTER
• STAY COMMITTED

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Please make sure you have the following classes. If you do not you must email sarah.rawlinson@d49.org asap. You will be behind on credits if you do not.

Thank you

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Full year of English

Full year of Math

Full year of Social Studies

Full year of Science

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These are full year courses. If you are CE and have questions please email nicole.sides@d49.org

2025 SPRING REFRESHER

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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM NOT GETTING ALONG WITH SOMEONE?

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CONFLICT MANAGEMENT/RESOLUTION

• WALK AWAY
• SEEK RESOLUTION WITH THE OTHER PERSON
• SEEK THE ADVICE FROM AN ADMINISTRATOR/COUNSELOR

WHEN IS IT APPROPRIATE TO SEEK: A RESTORATIVE CONFERENCE VERSUS A NO CONTACT CONTRACT?

• BOTH PARTIES ARE WILLING TO SIT DOWN WITH A NEUTRAL MEDIATOR (RESTORATIVE CONFERENCE)
• ONE OR BOTH PARTIES NEEDS A BREAK FROM ONE ANOTHER

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WHAT CONSTITUTES A PHYSICAL ALTERCATION?

• BOTH PARTIES ARE ENGAGED IN A PHYSICAL FIGHT
• ONE PARTY INSTIGATED A FIGHT THAT LED TO PHYSICAL VIOLENCE THROUGH THEIR VERBAL ACTIONS (WORDS) OR WHAT WAS POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA

CONSEQUENCES OF A PHYSICAL ALTERCATION?

• OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION (POSSIBLE EXPULSION)
• LEGAL CHARGES
• FILMING A FIGHT

WHEN CAN I USE MY PHONE DURING THE DAY?

• BEFORE SCHOOL
• AT LUNCH
• AFTER SCHOOL
• IF IT IS SEEN IN THE CLASSROOM OR IN THE HALLWAY DURING A TIME YOU HAVE CLASS, THIS IS A VIOLATION!
• HOODIES IN THE CLASSROOMS

WHY ARE THERE SO MANY PEOPLE IN THE BATHROOMS DURING PASSING PERIODS?

• BATHROOM ETIQUETTE
• STALLS ARE FOR ONE PERSON

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WHAT IF I AM OUT OF CLASS TOO LONG WHEN LEAVING CLASS DURING A PASSING PERIOD?

• NO HALL PASS LIST
• ADDITIONAL CONSEQUENCES

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WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM CAUGHT VAPING OR SUSPECTED OF VAPING?

• TOBACCO–1ST TIME OFFENSE IS ISS WITH SECOND CHANCE TOBACCO
• TOBACCO–EACH ADDITIONAL OFFENSE IS OSS
• THC IS OSS AND LEGAL CHARGES

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PROM!

• JUNIORS AND SENIORS
• NO FRESHMEN OR SOPHOMORES UNLESS INVITED BY A JUNIOR OR SENIOR
• YOU MAY NOT ATTEND IF YOU RECEIVE A SUSPENSION (OSS OR ISS) 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO PROM
• ANY FRESHMEN OR SOPHOMORES WHO GET INTO A FIGHT OR SUSPENDED DURING ANY POINT IN THE SECOND SEMESTER COULD JEOPARDIZE THEIR ATTENDANCE

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WHAT DOES SAND CREEK MEAN TO YOU?

• OWNERS VERSUS RENTERS
• TAKING PRIDE IN THE SCHOOL

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Seal of Biliteracy

• Recognition for students who have developed high skills and proficiency in both English and another language
• Email: ytzel.lugo@d49.org

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Scan Me

What I Learned

Advice to our Future Scorpions

Senior Event Info

January 30th

Important Dates

Cap and Gown Orders Due: By Spring Break (price increase)

Caps and Gowns Arrive: April; Distributed at Senior Banquet

3.75 Dessert: Tuesday, April 22nd

Senior Banquet/Capping Ceremony: Tuesday, April 29th

Military Signing: Monday, May 5th

Senior Walk/Bleacher Switch/I Committed Assembly: TBA

Graduation: Friday, May 23rd at 5pm World Arena

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Caps and Gowns

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• If you did not receive an email confirmation/confirmation number, YOU DID NOT ORDER YET.
• Look for an email from me if you’re on the list as NOT ORDERING
• Basic Package: Gown, Cap, Stole, Tassel (You do not need another tassel)

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I Committed

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Graduation

• Friday, May 23rd at 5pm
• Report at 3pm for practice
• Families will be let in at 4pm
• Unlimited Guests, no tickets, no cost to attend or park
• Student Speaker Auditions
• Vote for Adult Speaker

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