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Welcome to the admin zoom room!

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Hello!

We are your administrators!

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Dr. Padilla

Principal

Mrs. Cruz

Mr. Beltran

Assistant

Principal

Mrs. Gasporra

Assistant

Principal

Assistant

Principal

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parent/student handbook

WHAT IT’S MEANT TO DO:

To help us reach these goals, this handbook is designed to assist both students and parents by providing information about the policies, procedures, and regulations of our school.

All students are expected to abide by the expectations set forth in this handbook whether they are receiving instruction on campus or online.

WHY WE HAVE A HANDBOOK:

Because we believe the educational excellence of our school is the result of the efforts put forth by our entire school community, we desire to foster: high standards of academic achievement, productive & caring students, and school pride.

This handbook is available on our website and it is included in the weekly newsletter every week as well.

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2.

Absences

& Tardies

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ABSENCES

The Policy:

Chronic Absenteeism - is typically defined as missing 10 percent or more of a school year or approximately 18 days a year, or just two days every month. This includes excused absences.

Habitual Truant - is absent from school without a legitimate excuse for three or more days unverified.

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We are committed to providing an atmosphere that is conducive to positive learning for all students. Our goal is to maintain this environment and to foster and nurture school pride and self-discipline. An integral part of self-discipline is maintaining good attendance habits. We believe there is a direct correlation between good school attendance and student achievement. Although a few absences each year for illness and school business are unavoidable, students should strive to be in class, on time, each day. Family vacations, during school days, are considered parent violations and will be marked accordingly. Every effort should be made to schedule medical and dental appointments and family vacations during non-school hours. When a student misses any part of the school day due to a doctor/dentist visit, a note from the doctor’s or dentist’s office must be provided.

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How to clear an absence

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Absences must be excused by a phone call from the parent (or a written note from the doctor’s office for illness) upon the student’s return from the absence or the absence will be marked as a truancy within 10 days of the absence. Students who fail to clear their absences may not be allowed to make-up work that was missed due to the absence.

Parents will receive a phone call via the Attendance Office and/or the automated calling system, when their child is absent, if absence is unverified after 10 days, it will be recorded as “Truant.”

Attendance Office phone numbers to report absences: 562) 210-3000, ext. 515108, 515109, or 515110 (7:00 AM-4:00 PM) OR (562) 921-8523 (Voice message only)

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The Consequences:

Disciplinary actions will be taken for truancies

Students who are truant will be placed on an attendance contract. Administration will set up a conference with student and parent if necessary and begin the School Attendance Review (SART/SARB) process.

Students who have four (4) or more verified incidents of truancy during the previous grading quarter may not be eligible to participate in any co-curricular and/or extracurricular activities.

Any student who is 18 years of age and abuses their senior privileges may have them suspended or revoked.

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TARDIES

If you are not in your seat when the bell rings- You are TARDY.

We expect all students to be on time to class and ready to begin the learning process when the time for class begins.

*A student missing from a single period more than 30 minutes is considered absent and truant unless the absence is cleared with a phone call from the parent with a valid excuse and/or a doctor’s note.

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The Consequences:

Disciplinary actions will be taken for Tardies

1st & 2nd Tardy: Student receives a tardy ticket.
3^rd & 4th Tardy: Student receives a tardy ticket. Teacher or administration may contact parent regarding attendance and the effect on the student’s citizenship grade. (detention issued)
5^th & 6th Tardy: Student receives a tardy ticket. Parent is contacted by administration to begin formulating a contract/action plan to set positive attendance goals for student.
7th and 8th Tardy: Student receives a tardy ticket. Parent is contacted by administration to hold a restorative circle conference with key stakeholders present. The goal is to develop a contract for improvement and positive outcomes for goals attained.
9th Tardy and Beyond: Student receives a tardy ticket. Administration will set up a conference with student and parent if necessary and begin the School Attendance Review (SART/SARB) process.
Student may also be placed on the no-go list for school activities and athletics until the attendance improves and consequences are served.

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Stay home if you are sick!

Manage your time !

Good attendance = good academic performance

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HAVE QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?

Include your voice!

Each month, your 4th period Senate reps meet with administration to get and give information.

They represent you, so please share thoughts or concerns with them.

Join a decision-making group!

-School Site Council

-ASB

-AVID Site Team

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Thank you!

See you again next week.

Mr. Beltran will sharing expectations regarding Dress Code.

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Handbook pages 35-36