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MORRO BAY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK 2015-2016 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Section 3: Counseling and Guidance 1718 Schedules College & Career Center Student Assistance Program (S.A.P.)/Peer Helping Program Mission Statements ESLRS 2015/2016 Instructional Calendar Bell Schedules School Holidays/Important Dates Directory High School Administration Counseling Staff Faculty Clerical & Operational Staff School Resource Officer District Administration Board of Education 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pirate Pointers School/Community Resources 8 Section 4: Activities Program 1922 Athletics Clubs and Organizations ExtraCurricular Eligibility Requirements Academic Competitions Assemblies Dances Student Body Cards Student Government Section 1: Academics 912 Graduation Requirements California High School Exit Exam Graduation with Honors Valedictorian/Salutatorian Summer School Classes Grades Homework Grade Reporting Honors and Advanced Placement Grading Honor Roll/Distinguished Honor Roll Academic Letter California Scholastic Federation California High School Proficiency Exam Home Instruction for Medical Reasons Academic Honesty Section 2: Attendance 1316 Legal Requirements Definitions of Excused/Unexcused Absences MakeUp Work After Absences Leaving Campus During the School Day Clearing Absences Closed Campus Tardies Truancy/Cuts School Attendance Review Board 1 Section 5: Discipline Policy Personal Conduct Conduct/Attendance Referrals 23 Section 6: General Campus Information Bus Information Cafeteria Campus Visitors Cell Phones and/or Other Electronics Change of Address & Telephone Daily Bulletin Deliveries Dress Standards Field Trips Hall Passes Health Services Insurance Library Lockers/P.E. Lockers Lost and Found Messages to Students and Parents Office Hours Parent Booster Clubs Posters Personal Listening Devices/Skateboard/ Scooters/Games PowerSchool Students with Unassigned Periods TextATip Textbooks and Materials Transcripts Vehicles/Parking Volunteers Work Permits 2431 Emergencies/Evacuations School Map 32 33 2015 2016 Morro Bay High School PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK This handbook is designed to provide an overview of Morro Bay High School and is intended to explain the basic policies, procedures and programs. Please use it to become familiar with the regulations, services and opportunities provided by the school and District. If you have further questions, you are welcome to contact a counselor, faculty member, administrator, club advisor or come to the main office for more detailed information. MORRO BAY HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Morro Bay High School, in conjunction with parents and community, is to provide a safe and aesthetically pleasant environment in which each student will be challenged to reach his or her maximum potential in the areas of academics, critical thinking, occupational skills, social development, personal growth, and to understand and appreciate ethnic and cultural diversity. As a result of this environment, students will be capable of making sound choices for a productive and satisfying life. SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT The mission of San Luis Coastal Unified School District is to educate students to become selfsufficient individuals who are capable of making significant contributions to society and managing change in the culturally diverse world community. The District guarantees to provide the highest quality programs and services which will give all individuals the opportunity to realize their full intellectual, physical, creative, emotional and social potential. 2 Morro Bay High School EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS Morro Bay High School students are preparing for their transition beyond high school. Our Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRS) provide a focus for both staff and students. All Morro Bay High School Students will be: Critical Thinkers Effective Communicators Responsible Citizens Technology Users 3 4 5 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS/IMPORTANT DATES Registration Day School Begins Back To School Night Labor Day (Monday) First Quarter Ends Staff Development Day/Student Recess Veteran’s Day Observance Thanksgiving Recess Winter School Play Winter Band Concert Winter Choir Concert First Semester Final Exams Second Quarter Ends Winter Recess August 18, 2015 August 24, 2015 August 27, 2015 September 7, 2015 October 15, 2015 November 6, 2015 November 11, 2015 November 2327, 2015 December 1012, 2015 December 14, 2015 December 15, 2015 December 1618, 2015 November 13, 2015 December 21, 2015 January 1, 2016 January 4, 2016 January 18, 2016 February 8, 2016 February 15, 2016 TBA March 24, 2016 March 25, 2016 April 1, 2016 April 12, 2016 April 1416, 2016 TBA May 17, 2016 May 30, 2016 May 19, 2016 June 79, 2016 June 7, 2016 May 6, 2016 June 9, 2016 Teacher Work Day/Student Recess Martin Luther King Day Lincoln’s Birthday Presidents’ Day Fusion Dance Show Third Quarter Ends Spring Break Spring Band Concert Spring School Play PROM Spring Choir Concert Memorial Day Observance MBHS Open House Second Semester Final Exams Senior Tribute Fourth Quarter Ends Last Day of School/Senior Graduation 6 Morro Bay High School STAFF DIRECTORY Administration Kyle Pruitt, Principal Chris Jones, Assistant Principal Sean Allstot, Assistant Principal Counseling Staff Elena Smith ALe Jennifer Sheridan LiZ Faculty Tirtza Abuan, Math Fab Alzamora, Special Education John Andree, Health, P.E., & Athletic Director Katie Aanerud, ROP Brynn Belyea, Band Amie Burris, Math Tim Carroll, Physical Education Linnae Coiner, Math, Computers Michelle Dowell, English Daniel Fahy, English Barbara Fisher, Special Education Peggy Flynn, Science Daniel Freeman, English Dave Furbee, Math Stephen Gade, Science Mike Godsey, English, ASB Jack Greer, Physical Education Leah Heidt, Science, AVID Janelle Jenison, Special Education Daniel Juday, Special Education David Kelley, Social Science Silvia Kohler, French, Spanish John Lane (On Leave), Math, AVID Ryan Mammarella, English Autumn Martin, Special Education Tracy Nelms, Spanish Liz Moore, Digital Photo, Art, ROP Katrina Osborne, Art Donald Repucci, Industrial Arts, Computers Yolanda Ricasata, Math Fatimah Saleh, Social Science Meredith Salio, Art, Peer Helping, AVID Chris Spahr, Spanish, EL Kelly Thornton, Science Linda Todd, Agriculture, ROP Michael Tomac, Physical Science Sherill Van Dam, Social Science Judy Van Fleet, Math Faculty (continued) Laura Van Zee, Social Science Jessica Weiss, English Megan Weitzen, Home Economics, Peer Helping Sherry Wright, English, Drama Debora Zolnoski, English, Yearbook, Newspaper Clerical & Operational Staff Betty Ayotte, Career Specialist Carol Barnes, Cafeteria Gloria Bell, Counseling Secretary Annette Bunnell, Student Body Account Clerk Shannon Cox, Cafeteria Patty Dickson, Cafeteria Supervisor Julia Donatelly, Campus Supervision Cindy Fear, Sp.Ed. Paraeducator Rebecca Henry, Custodian Crew Chief Bonnie Krueger, Attendance Alayn LeSage, Library Technician Debbie Maggipinto, Sp.Ed. Paraeducator Tracy Nicholson, EL Aide Nan Nordella, Assistant Principal’s Secretary Rachelle Paris, Registrar Marvin Pech, Campus Security Supervisor Kristy Sabo, Library Media Assistant Beth Sayler, Receptionist/Athletic Secretary Pam See, Assistant Principal’s Secretary TBD, Day Time Custodian Cindee Varni, Principal’s Secretary Sharon Wahler, Learning Center Brian Langford, Custodial Staff Chris Peoples, Custodial Staff James Moody, Custodial Staff District Administration Eric Prater, Superintendent Ryan Pinkerton, Assistant Superintendent Rick Robinett, Assistant Superintendent Christin Newlon, Director of Personnel Board of Education Mark Buchman Kathryn EisendrathRogers Walter Millar Jim Quesenberry Marilyn Rodger Ellen Sheffer Chris Ungar 7 PIRATE POINTERS If you are in need of help, directions or just need to ask a question… FOR: GO TO: Accident Reports Athletics Attendance/Permit to Leave Bulletin Announcement Change of Address Club Activity Information College Entrance Testing (ACT, PSAT, SAT) Main Office Attendance Office Main Office Receptionist Main Office Attendance Office Main Office ASB Secretary Main Office Registrar Main Office Assistant Principal’s Office Main Office Counseling Office/ College & Career Center Main Office Receptionist Main Office Registrar/Attendance Office Main Office Receptionist Main Office Registrar Main Office Counselor/Registrar Main Office Assistant Principal’s Office Main Office Attendance Office Main Office Attendance Office Main Office Assistant Principal’s Office Main Office Attendance Office Main Office Receptionist Main Office College & Career Center Main Office Assistant Principal’s Office Main Office Assistant Principal’s Office Main Office Assistant Principal’s Office Main Office ASB Office Main Office Registrar Main Office Assistant Principal’s Office Main Office Receptionist Eligibility Check Enrollment or Withdrawal Fees/Obligations Good Student Auto Insurance Verification Graduation Information Guest Passes for Activities Health Information Lost and Found Master Activity Calendar PowerSchool Portal Probation Information (Athletics/Activities) Scholarships School Testing (STAR, CAHSEE, AP, GSE) Student Lockers Theft/Vandalism Reports Tickets to School Activities Transcripts Use of Facilities Permits Work Permits COMMUNITY RESOURCES: PHONE NUMBERS: 7711845 & (Fax) 7725944 Morro Bay High SchoolMain Office Morro Bay High School—Attendance Office 7711855 Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services Coastal Family Resource Center Community Counseling Center Community Mental Health The Center Hospice Morro Bay Public Health Department 211 Community Hotline 7814753 5403365 5437969 7814700 5442478 5442266 7815500 5498989 8 Section 1: ACADEMICS Graduation Requirements for Morro Bay High School The San Luis Coastal Unified School District believes strongly in affording a solid academic preparation for all students who graduate from the District’s high schools. Specific courses are required by both District policies and State laws. There are three basic requirements to graduate from Morro Bay High School. Students must pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in language arts and mathematics; students must earn the minimum credits needed for graduation (listed below); and students must complete Algebra I within their mathematics courses at middle school or high school. SPECIFIC SUBJECT AREAS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION REQUIRED CLASSES/TESTS English Social Science Mathematics ( Must include completion of Algebra I ) Physical Education Science Foreign Language or Fine Arts Health Technology Literacy Electives REQUIRED CREDITS 40 30 30 Minimum Credits Needed for Graduation 230 High School Exit Exam (Must pass to graduate) English/Language Arts, Mathematics 20 20 10 5 5 Minimum 70 Credits California High School Exit Exam Pursuant to the Education Code, tenth graders may only take the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) once while in tenth grade, only during one of the census administrations designated by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Students in grades 11 who have not yet passed one or both sections of the CAHSEE can have up to two opportunities per year to take the section(s) of the examination not yet passed; students in grade 12 can have up to three opportunities. Students in grades 11 and 12 who miss an administration will have to wait until the next regular administration offered by the school district. Students may have one opportunity to pass the examination after completion of all other graduation requirements. 9 California High School Exit Exam (continued) The exam is divided into two parts: (1) English Language Arts and (2) Mathematics. All questions on the test will be based on the California State BoardAdopted Standards. Students must pass both parts of the CAHSEE to receive their high school diploma . Students also must meet the district's requirements for graduation. Students will receive results of the exam within eight weeks after testing is completed and receive additional instruction, if needed, to help ensure success. The CAHSEE will be given at the school site during regular school hours on the designated dates. Graduation with Honors Morro Bay High School offers two types of honor cords to graduating seniors: Gold Honor Cord To qualify, the student must have either a regular or weighted cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher for all classes taken through the 7th semester. The student may not have any D or F grades. Silver Honor Cord – To qualify, the student must have either a regular or weighted cumulative GPA of 3.5 – 3.79 for all classes taken through the 7th semester. The student may not have any D or F grades. Valedictorian/Salutatorian The class ranking is determined by the highest cumulative weighted grade point average, based upon the completion of the eighth semester grades. The Valedictorian is the graduating senior with the highest grade point average and exemplary performance in the classroom as a scholar and an individual demonstrating high ethical standards, to include mutual respect, honesty, integrity and no violation of the Student Conduct Code. Salutatorian is the graduating senior with the second highest cumulative weighted grade point average and exemplary performance in the classroom as a scholar and an individual demonstrating high ethical standards, to include mutual respect, honesty, integrity and no violation of the Student Conduct Code. Summer School Classes A summer school program may be offered to high school students for California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) support, to take makeup classes needed for graduation, and to take courses for enrichment. Information and application forms are available in the Counseling Office in late spring. In addition to the summer school classes offered by the District, many outstanding programs are available to qualified students at Cuesta College, Cal Poly and other colleges and universities. Interested students should see their counselor to inquire about available opportunities for summer study. 10 Grades Grades assigned to course work are ABCDF. Students may receive an incomplete grade which allows two additional weeks to make up work. Daily attendance, preparation, examinations, homework, classroom participation, and class conduct are all factors which affect grades. During the first week of school, each teacher will provide and explain a course expectation sheet which will outline the course objectives and requirements, homework, grading and attendance policies for that course. Students should be aware of what will be expected of them in each class. Students are graded on the basis of academic achievement in the class as well as participation. Homework The homework requirements for each class are spelled out in the course expectation sheets given to each student at the beginning of the semester. The amount of homework will vary depending on the rigor of the student’s program and the student’s individual study habit. Grade Reporting Only semester grades appear on the permanent record. Progress and grade reports will be sent home as outlined below. Parents are urged to contact the teacher if there are concerns regarding their student’s progress. Students and parents can access current grade information through the PowerSchool portal. Grades are updated by teachers within ten school days of the assignment collection date. (Powerschool portal information can be obtained through the school registrar) REPORTING PERIOD st 1 Quarter Progress Report st 1 Quarter Ends nd 2 Quarter Progress Report st 1 Semester rd 3 Quarter Progress Report rd 3 Quarter Ends th 4 Quarter Progress Report nd 2 Semester DATE REPORTING PERIOD ENDS 9/18/15 10/16/15 11/13/15 12/18/15 2/12/16 3/24/16 5/6/16 6/9/16 APPROXIMATE DATE GRADE REPORTS MAILED 9/25/15 10/23/15 11/20/15 1/8/16 2/19/16 4/7/16 5/13/16 6/16/16 Honors and Advanced Placement Grading Policy To provide an incentive for students to accept the challenge of advanced coursework, classes designated “Honors” and “Advanced Placement” receive an extra grade point for A, B, and C grades. Honor Roll/Distinguished Honor Roll “Honor Roll” recognition is for students who achieve 3.00 to 3.79 weighted grade point average with no “F” grades each semester. “Distinguished Honor Roll” recognizes those students who achieve a 3.8 and above weighted grade point average with no “F’ grades. 11 Academic Letter Morro Bay High School promotes academic excellence by awarding academic letters (a varsity letter). Students must achieve two consecutive semesters at Morro Bay High School of a weighted grade point average of 3.8 or higher to become eligible to apply for an academic letter. Further, they must pass a screening by the faculty regarding academic honesty. Invitations to apply for an academic letter are mailed based on an initial screening for the two consecutive semesters criterion. Further screening occurs once a student applies. California Scholastic Federation California Scholastic Federation (CSF) is an organization designed primarily for academically oriented students. It is a campus affiliate of the statewide honorary scholarship organization and its purpose is to promote interest and pride in high standards of scholarship. Membership is neither automatic, compulsory nor retroactive. Students MUST apply for membership each semester by completing a new application form during the first three weeks of the semester. Students who have been members of CSF for four of the last five semesters, one of which must be during the senior year, may qualify to be a CSF Seal Bearer (Life Member) upon graduation. This highest academic honor is noted by a gold seal on the diploma and the transcript, a CSF pin and graduation with honors. The list of qualifying classes and information on membership may be obtained from the counselor/advisor. California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) The California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) is a voluntary test that assesses proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills taught in public schools. The test is given in English only. You may take the CHSPE only if you meet one of the following requirements on the test date: ❖ You are at least 16 years old, or ❖ You have completed at least one academic year of the tenth grade, or ❖ You are enrolled in the second semester of tenth grade. Dates and locations for the administration of the CHSPE in the 20152016 school year, along with additional information regarding the exam will be available online at www.chspe.net or in the Counseling Office. Home/Hospital Instruction Home/hospital instruction is only available to those students who will be unable to attend school for a period to exceed 10 instructional days. Eligible students must present a medical doctor’s signed statement indicating the reason for placing the student on home instruction and the specific period of time that a home teacher will be needed. Forms to request home/hospital instruction may be obtained in the Counseling Office and must be returned completed and approved by the District before a home teacher can be assigned. Academic Honesty Students are expected to maintain a high standard of academic honesty at all times. Examples of academic dishonesty include: copying someone else’s homework, cheating on a test, and plagiarism. Cheating is a suspendable offense under California Education Code 48900. 12 Section 2: ATTENDANCE Student Success, Block Schedules, and Attendance The central goal of Morro Bay High School’s block schedule is to help students learn and be more successful. However, that goal will be very hard to achieve if students fail to attend class. Under the block schedule, one class period is equal to two days of instruction in a nonblock instructional day. Therefore, if a student misses one class period it is like missing two days of the classnot just one. California law requires that student be enrolled in and attend school regularly until they reach the age of 18 or graduate. Parents are held accountable for ensuring that their students arrive at school on time, attend classes daily and for verifying the reason for the absence within 24 hours of the absence. Parents are expected to call the Attendance Office 7711855 between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on the day the student will be absent. Parents will be called at work or at home to verify any uncleared all day absences. STUDENTS ARE EXCUSED FROM COMPULSORY EDUCATION FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS ONLY: 48205. (a) Notwithstanding Section 48200, a pupil shall be excused from school when the absence is: (1) Due to his or her illness. (2) Due to quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer. (3) For the purpose of having medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic services rendered. (4) For the purpose of attending the funeral services of a member of his or her immediate family, so long as the absence is not more than one day if the service is conducted in California and not more than three days if the service is conducted outside California. (5) For the purpose of jury duty in the manner provided for by law. (6) Due to the illness or medical appointment during school hours of a child of whom the pupil is the custodial parent. (7) For justifiable personal reasons, including, but not limited to, an appearance in court, attendance at a funeral service, observance of a holiday or ceremony of his or her religion, attendance at religious retreats, attendance at an employment conference, or attendance at an educational conference on the legislative or judicial process offered by a nonprofit organization when the pupil's absence is requested in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the principal or a designated representative pursuant to uniform standards established by the governing board. (8) To spend time with his/her 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. (9) For the purpose of serving as a member of a precinct board for an election pursuant to Section 12302 of the Elections Code. (a) A pupil absent from school under this section shall be allowed to complete all assignments and tests missed during the absence that can be reasonably provided and, upon satisfactory completion within a reasonable period of time, shall be given full credit therefore. The teacher of the class from which a pupil is absent shall determine which tests and assignments shall be reasonably equivalent to, but not necessarily identical to, the tests and assignments that the pupil missed during the absence. (b) For purposes of this section, attendance at religious retreats shall not exceed four hours per semester. (c) Absences pursuant to this section are deemed to be absences in computing average daily attendance and shall not generate state apportionment payments. (d) "Immediate family," as used in this section, has the same meaning as that set forth in Section 45194, except that references therein to "employee" shall be deemed to be references to "pupil." All other absences will be considered Unexcused. 13 Attendance (continued) Students who are absent for excusable reasons will, upon return to school, be allowed at least one (1) day for every day missed to make up work. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teachers for the assignments. If students are ill, parents are asked to contact the Attendance Office to arrange for getting any missed assignments. Please allow 24 hours for teachers to prepare materials for your student for the time he or she is absent. Teachers of any class from which a student is absent for inexcusable reasons may allow the student to complete assignments and tests missed during the absence but are not required to allow make up work. School site administration may implement an extracurricular activity ban for students who are chronically absent from school (missing 10% or more of school), declared a habitual truant, or excessively tardy. These activity bans will include restriction of any school related extracurricular activities (club events, athletic practices, games, dances, graduation ceremonies , etc.) occurring before or after school, including weekends. AR5113 Clearing Absences Parents may call the Attendance Office or write a note to clear an absence. It is always best to let the school know with a phone call at the time of the absence. Absences should be cleared within 24 hours. All absences are marked as Unverified (UNV) until school is notified by the parent or is changed to a CUT. When a student reaches the age of 18, s/he becomes legally responsible to clear his/her own absences, but with the same burden of responsibility previously required of parents/guardians. Leaving Campus During The School Day Our campus is a “controlled campus” during school hours by Board of Education policy, and the school is responsible for students during the hours the school is in session. With the exception of the lunch period, students who must leave during the school day for any reason (medical appointment, illness, personal reasons, etc.) must obtain a Permit to Leave School (yellow slip) prior to leaving. Parents may call the Attendance Office or send a note requesting that the student be excused for an appointment. If time permits, the student will be sent the Permit. If the student does not receive the permit in class, he or she is to report to the Attendance Office prior to leaving to obtain the permit. 9th grade students may not leave campus during lunch. 9th graders that demonstrate academic success, positive behavior, and good attendance may be eligible to earn offcampus lunch privileges in the second semester.10th through 12th grade students may leave campus for lunch but must be back in time for class. The lunch period is 35 minutes followed by a 10 minute passing period. Students who leave school before the end of the school day without obtaining a permit to leave school prior to leaving, will be assigned a lunch detention, even if excused by their parents after the fact. Closed Campus th All 9 grade students, as well as students who lose their open campus privileges, may not leave campus during the school day. To clarify, that means that students with closed campus status must remain on campus from the time they arrive at school in the morning until they leave campus to go home in the afternoon. Students who violate their closed campus status (or attempt to violate it) are subject to an assigned consequence; campus beautification, detention, Saturday School, or suspension for repeat offenders. 14 Tardies Students who are not in class when the bell rings are tardy. Because instruction begins when the bell rings, tardiness is disruptive to the instructional program. Students who have an unexcused tardy of more than thirty (30) minutes will receive a “cut” and be assigned the appropriate consequence. Teachers will address tardiness in their classroom expectations and the consequences in their class which may include: a conference with the student, a contact with parents/guardians, detention with the teacher, or other consequences as determined by the teacher. A combination of 5 or more unexcused tardies in all classes during a semester will result in disciplinary intervention by school administration. Number of Unexcused Tardies (UTD) Consequence 5 1x day of Lunch Detention 7 2x days of Lunch Detention 9 3x days of Lunch Detention 11 4x days of Lunch Detention 13 5x days of Lunch Detention 15 1 Hour Detention (Before or After School) 17 Saturday School 19 Possible InSchool Suspension 21 or more Possible Out of School Suspension Lunch detention occurs for the first 15 minutes of lunch. Students report directly to the Assistant Principal’s office. Students who do not show up for their assignment will be assigned an hour Detention or may be suspended for defiance of authority. School site administration may implement an extracurricular activity ban for students who are chronically absent from school (missing 10% or more of school), declared a habitual truant, or excessively tardy. These activity bans will include restriction of any school related extracurricular activities (club events, athletic practices, games, dances, graduation ceremonies , etc.) occurring before or after school, including weekends. AR5113 15 Truancy/Cuts The State classifies any student who is absent without a valid excuse three or more times in a school year as a “TRUANT” , and once the parent/guardian has been notified of a seventh incident of any further unexcused absences, as a “HABITUAL TRUANT” and provides that a petition may be filed with the SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REVIEW BOARD (S.A.R.B.) and/or the PROBATION DEPARTMENT. A “cut” is an unexcused absence which is a willful absence from a class or classes without the knowledge of the parent and/or the approval of the school. If a student chooses to cut a class(es), he or she must accept the following consequences: 1st Incident of Cutting : Before or After School Detention 2nd Incident of Cutting : Before or After School Detention 3rd Incident of Cutting : Saturday School Work Assignment. Parents/Guardians Notified of Truant Status. th 4 Incident of Cutting : Saturday School Work Assignment. Parents/Guardian Notified of Truant Status. 5th Incident of Cutting : Parents Notified of Habitual Truant Status. (Or More) Saturday School Work Assignment or Suspension and Possible Referral to S.A.R.B. Possible Driver’s License Suspension. Possible Work Permit Suspension. * Note: Students that fail to attend Saturday School may be subject to one or more of the following consequences: activity suspension (including athletics), inschool suspension, or other means of correction as determined by the administration. PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF EACH CUT BY TELEPHONE OR LETTER SO WE CAN WORK TOGETHER TO HELP THE STUDENT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ATTENDING SCHOOL AS REQUIRED . School Attendance Review Board (SARB) The SARB is a county referral group consisting of representatives from the District Attorney’s office, the Probation Department, Mental & Public Health, Social Services and other community agencies. Students referred and their parents are required to appear for a hearing before the School Attendance Review Board to discuss the behavior and seek solutions, which may range from informal probation or having a court petition filed to transfer to an alternative education site. A student may be referred to the SARB for attendance and/or behavioral issues. 16 Section 3: COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE The Morro Bay High School Counseling Department’s goal is to provide guidance and direction to every student to fulfill their academic and career potential. Each student is assigned a counselor based on the first letter of his/her last name (Mrs. Smith: ALe, Ms. Sheridan: LiZ). Your counselor will assist with all aspects of educational, vocational and personal planning. To make an appointment with your counselor, see the counseling secretary and fill out a “Request to See Counselor” form. Your counselor will call you in as soon as possible. Educational and career information are available to students through the Counseling Office and College/Career Center. Fall classroom guidance lessons provide information regarding colleges, careers, and life skills to all students. In the Spring, the counselors present information regarding the Education and Career Plan and the registration process. The Education and Career Plan is developed by each student with th the parent with counselor guidance beginning in the 8 grade. This plan is integral to mapping a student’s educational and career goals and progress towards fulfilling high school graduation requirements and college entrance requirements. During subsequent years through high school, students then meet individually with their counselor to review and modify this plan. Registration for classes is also a fundamental part of the Education and Career Planning process. Students select their classes in the spring for the following school year. In addition, important counseling information regarding dates and application procedures for tests such as PSAT, SAT and the ACT are posted in the counseling office, the College and Career Center, Morro Bay High School’s Newsletter and announced in the Daily Bulletin. Schedules Students choices of classes are based on the selections made during the Education and Career Planning process and Registration. We cannot accommodate requests for specific teachers, periods or change in elective requests. Therefore, schedule changes will only be made for the following reasons: 1. Student lacks the prerequisites for the course. 2. Student needs to be in a different class because of a necessary change in class level placement. 3. The student did not request the course. Teacher and student initiated schedule changes occur only during the specific time periods listed below: StudentInitiated Changes are made by appointment with the counselor prior to the beginning of each semester. Fall semester appointments are on Tuesday through Friday during the week prior to the start of school (See School Bulletin for specific dates and times). Spring semester appointments are in the afternoon during Finals Week and on Friday of that week. See your student’s schedule listing exact dates and times for Spring semester class changes. All studentinitiated changes are to be completed before the beginning of the new semester. 17 Section 3: COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE CONTINUED TeacherInitiated Changes may only occur during the first three weeks of the new semester for the reasons stated above. Students must meet with their teacher and have the teacher complete a TeacherInitiated Schedule Change Form and submit it to the counselor. Counselors will then meet with student to adjust their schedule. More information regarding Counseling and Guidance can be found online in the MBHS Course Offerings Booklet. We are dedicated to working as a team with students, parents, and staff. College & Career Center The College & Career Center is staffed by a College and Career specialist at 7711845, ext. 2009. The hours of operation are 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. The CCC is available to help students with their educational, vocational and careerrelated postgraduation plans. Resources include printed and computer information on public and private colleges, including visual and performing art programs and conservatories, vocational and technical schools, military options, financial aid, scholarships, interest inventories, SAT/ACT dates and preparation, community service and other materials related to students’ interests and goals. Student Assistance Program (S.A.P.) / Peer Helping Program Morro Bay High School, in joint effort involving staff, parents, students and community agencies, offers a Student Assistance Program to provide services to students who may be identified as being in need of or who request support or intervention for a variety of problems, including drug/alcohol/tobacco dependency, grief, peer/social/family problems and other issues which are affecting the student’s success in school or in his/her personal life. In addition, MBHS offers a Peer Helping Program which involves students who have been trained and work under the supervision of a teacher/advisor to assist students who request help. All referrals and information are confidential unless harm to self, others or property is discussed, at which time the peer counselor is required to notify the supervising staff member. The Morro Bay High School Counseling Department’s goal is to provide guidance and direction to every student to fulfill their academic and career potential. 18 Section 4: ACTIVITIES Morro Bay High School offers an extensive extra/cocurricular activities program that includes athletics, clubs, performing groups, student government and social events. We believe participation in activities provide opportunities for social growth, the development of talent and interests and—FUN! Cocurricular activities are activities or programs which are directly related to the curriculum of a regular classroom, are optional and nongraded. Extracurricular activities are defined as those optional outofclass activities that do not meet individual course requirements, such as athletics, some field trips, and student club activities. Athletics Varsity and Junior Varsity teams are open to all academically eligible students (see pages 1920) Any student wishing to participate in interscholastic athletics must meet the following criteria before being allowed to practice or workout with a team. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Must have parent consent to participate on file with the school. Must have a current physical examination (taken within last 12 months) on file. Must have a Field Trip Participation Form on file (medical/transportation). Must meet both the school’s and the CIF academic requirements. Must have $1,500.00 injury and $1,500.00 accidental death insurance as required by law. All interested students are encouraged to tryout for one of the teams. Please check with the individual coach, Athletic Director, or in the Activities Office for forms, physical exams dates, sport starting times or other pertinent information. Interscholastic sports include: FALL Cross Country B/G Football Tennis – G Volleyball – G Golf G Water Polo B WINTER Basketball B/G Soccer B/G Wrestling Water Polo – G SPRING Baseball Golf B Softball Swimming/Diving – B/G Tennis – B Track & Field – B/G Volleyball – B The school teams participate in the Los Padres Athletic League, which is a member of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), Southern Section. Cheerleading is not a Southern Section (CIF) competitive sport, but cheerleaders must meet the same criteria listed above for Athletics. 19 Clubs and Organizations A number of student clubs are organized to meet the needs and interests of the student body and operate under Associated Student Body sanction. Clubs sponsor activities, fundraisers, and trips throughout the year. Student clubs may be organized if they are open to all students and approved by the ASB and the school administration. All clubs must meet standards established by state laws and the Board of Education. 1. All clubs must be open to all members of the student body. 2. All clubs must have a constitution approved by the ASB. 3. All club finances must be deposited and handled under the general ASB treasury and are subject to audit as required by law. 4. All clubs must have a faculty advisor who meets with the group and who will assume responsibility for the club and club activities. 5. All club meetings and activities will be held during noninstructional school time unless authorized by school administration in advance. ExtraCurricular Eligibility Requirements The San Luis Coastal Unified School District has adopted and firmly endorses ExtraCurricular Eligibility Requirements which must be met in order for a student to participate in extracurricular activities. Eligibility is determined by the grades received at the end of each quarter grading period and any suspension from participating in extracurricular activities shall become effective on the second Monday of each quarter. Report cards will indicate the eligibility status of the student. Students who are ineligible may not participate in extracurricular activities until academic standards are met. To be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities, students must follow the criteria listed below: 1. Maintain a 2.0 “C” grade point average with no “F” grades. 2. All grade point averages are computed on a 4.0 basis regardless of gradeweights assigned to various courses and are computed on the second Monday of each quarter. 3. Any student declared ineligible may petition for PROBATION. st a. Step I: During the 1 week of the Grading Period, ineligible students wishing to participate must pick up a formal probation application from the athletic office. They must then secure a parent signature and return the form to the athletic office prior to the fifth consecutive school day. The student will then be considered “on probation” until Step II. The probationary period lasts 4 weeks and students may participate in extracurricular activities. 20 th b. Step II: During the Thursday and Friday of the 4 week of probation, the student will hand carry an appeal form to all of his/her teachers requesting their current grade. The appeal form (named such because the student is now formally appealing their eligibility status) is available in the athletic office and must be returned to the same office after school on Friday with grades and signatures from all teachers. Students will be notified on their eligibility status the following Monday. 4. Ineligible students who are not involved in C.I.F. athletics, may request an eligibility grade check without applying for the fourweek extension period under certain conditions. 5. Request for an exemption from eligibility requirements may be made to the Principal. Appeals may be granted on the basis of verified illness or family circumstances, such as the serious illness or death of a family member. An appeal concerning an individual course grade may be made to the teacher, whose decision for that grade is final. 6. A student receiving a grade of “incomplete” is ineligible until the work is made up and a grade assigned. 7. A summer school course grade may be used to substitute a grade in calculating grade point average for eligibility. The student must retake the course failed or make a contractual arrangement with the counselor to substitute a different course. 8. Ineligible students may not participate in extracurricular or cocurricular activities. They may participate in curricular activities (those activities within the classroom setting and beyond which are designated as integral to the completion of specific course requirements). Scholastic ineligibility does not prohibit a student’s attendance at assemblies, noon activities, spectator events, dances, awards banquets, and senior activities, i.e. banquet, picnic, prom, and graduation ceremony. A copy of the complete Board of Education and CIF Policies on eligibility requirements is available at the school. If you wish to review the policies, please contact the school office. ONLY ONE (1) ACADEMIC PROBATION WILL BE GRANTED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. Please remember, probation is based on quarter and semester grades. Progress report grades cannot be used for probation. STEP I Grading Period th 4 Quarter 1415 st 1 Quarter 1516 nd 2 Quarter 1516 rd 3 Quarter 1516 Academic Eligibility Step I STEP II Probation Period Eligibility Appeal Deadline Step II Eligibility Notification Eligibility Determination Date 9/28/15 11/30/15 2/9/16 5/9/16 8/31/15 10/26/15 1/11/16 4/11/16 8/24/158/28/15 8/31/159/25/15 9/24/159/25/15 10/19/1510/23/15 10/26/1511/20/15 11/19/1511/20/15 1/05/161/08/16 4/4/164/8/16 1/11/162/5/16 4/11/165/6/16 2/4/162/5/16 5/5/165/6/16 21 Academic Competitions Students are able to participate in academic competitions such as the Regional and State competitions in math, writing, speech, vocal and instrumental music, science, F.F.A., home economics, industrial and vocational skills. Information is available from individual subject area teachers and is announced in the Daily Bulletin. Assemblies The ASB Leadership Class organizes assemblies and pep rallies throughout the year. All students are required to attend , and appropriate behavior is required and expected during the assemblies. Assemblies are considered part of the instructional day. Unless excused from attending in advance, absences from assemblies will be considered a “cut”. Dances School dances are sponsored throughout the year by ASB and/or by various campus organizations as authorized by ASB. Dances are open only to current MBHS students. However, nonstudents (including graduates) may attend if a GUEST PASS is approved at least 24 hours prior to the dance th by the Assistant Principal's Office. All guests must be in the 9 grade or above. No Middle School or younger students may attend high school dances. Students will not be readmitted if they leave during a dance. Most dances are informal, with school dress being appropriate. Prom is a formal dance. Tuxedos are allowed but not required. Suits, sport coats, slacks and tie are perfectly acceptable. Dress for the Prom is specified in the prom contract. All school rules apply at dances. Students under the influence of alcohol or drugs at school activities will be suspended from school immediately and parents will be contacted to pick up the student from the activity. Student Body Cards Student identification cards are issued to all students at no cost on the day of registration. New students enrolling after that time may pick up a temporary card in the Activities Office. Students are expected to carry I.D. cards with them at all times and will be asked to show the card at all school activities. Students may purchase an Activities Sticker for $30.00 to receive discounts and other activity advantages. If you Do Not have a Student I.D. card with an ASB sticker in your possession, you must pay the full adult admission price to student events! Student Government Morro Bay High School offers many opportunities for participation in student government in elected, appointed, or volunteer positions. Information may be obtained in the ASB office. The ASB Leadership Class organizes activities under the supervision of the Activities Director. Students elect student body and class officers in the spring for the following year. Students are appointed by elected officers to fill various positions on the ASB Cabinet, which meets during third period in the Leadership class and is responsible for planning, organizing and conducting major school activities, approving budget expenditures and suggesting school programs. 22 Section 5: DISCIPLINE POLICY Students have both rights and responsibilities which are defined by State laws and by the rules and regulations established by the Board of Education of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. The school district believes that students must become selfsufficient and productive members of society, must obey all school and class rules and the instructions or requests of all school personnel, and must respect public property and carefully use and return all materials and equipment. Parents and students are financially responsible for any lost or damaged school property. Morro Bay High School has adopted and enforces a firm citizenship policy to promote mature, responsible school behavior and to maintain an atmosphere conducive to quality education. All policies and procedures are consistent with the Discipline Code adopted by the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. Basic classroom expectations are outlined on each teacher’s Classroom Expectation Sheets. Students who violate school rules for conduct or attendance must accept the responsibility and the consequences for their behavior. Conduct/Attendance Referrals: First Check Level The teacher notifies the student that their behavior has resulted in a check. The teacher will also contact the parent/guardian. Second Check Level The teacher notifies the student that their behavior has resulted in a check. The teacher and student will engage in a restorative conversation to discuss impact of the student’s behavior and solutions to correct the behavior. The teacher will also contact the parent/guardian. Third Check Level The teacher notifies the student that their behavior has resulted in a check, and refers the student to his/her counselor. The counselor meets with the student to further discuss solutions to correct the behavior. The teacher will contact the parent/guardian and a copy of the referral will be mailed to the parent/guardian. The counselor may also contact the parent/guardian. Fourth Check Level The teacher notifies the student that their behavior has resulted in a check, and refers the student to the Assistant Principal. The Assistant Principal will initiate a conference with the teacher, parents and the student (might also include the Counselor). The behavior may result in a student being assigned a consequence. Fifth Check Level The teacher notifies the student that their behavior has resulted in a check, and refers the student to the Assistant Principal. The Assistant Principal assigns a consequence and notifies the parent/guardian that the student is in danger of being withdrawn/failed from the class. Sixth Check Level The teacher notifies the student that their behavior has resulted in a check, and immediately sends the student to the Assistant Principal. The Assistant Principal will notify the parent/guardian of the withdraw/fail and will initiate the appropriate paperwork to cause the withdraw/fail. Other notes regarding checks: ❖ The response to checks #13 is targeted at behavior modification through interventions by the teacher, the parents, and the Counselor. ❖ The response to checks #46 is targeted at further behavior modification coupled with disciplinary consequences through interventions by the Assistant Principal. ❖ A student could immediately be sent to the Assistant Principal on any of the checks for unacceptable behavior and the Assistant Principal will respond with an appropriate consequence. Remember that our goal is to help the student become successful, not to force withdraw/fails. Additional intervention can be used by teachers, counselors, or school administrators. 23 Section 6: GENERAL CAMPUS INFORMATION Cafeteria The school cafeteria serves hot and a la carte lunch meals daily and is open for light breakfasts. Hot and a la carte food items are also served during the daily nutrition break. Federally subsidized meals are available for those who qualify. Applications and information for free or reducedcost lunches may be obtained in the main office. Cell Phones and/or Other Electronics Students may possess or use personal electronic signaling devices including, but not limited to, cellular/digital telephones, other mobile communications devices, digital media players, personal digital assistants, cameras, digital scanners, ereaders, and laptop/slate computers, provided that such devices do not disrupt the educational program or school activity and are not used for illegal or unethical activities such as cheating on assignments or tests. As such, the use of these devices is prohibited during instructional time, except when permitted by the classroom teacher (BP 5131). If a student uses any mobile communication device when prohibited or for improper activities, a school employee shall direct the student to turn off the device and/or shall confiscate it. If the school employee finds it necessary to confiscate the device, it shall be returned at the end of the class period or school day by the school employee or administration. Reoccurring confiscations may result in parents/guardians being required to retrieve confiscated devices. MBHS is not responsible for lost or stolen studentowned electronic devices. The security staff will not investigate incidents of theft. In accordance with BP/AR 5145.12, a school official may search a student’s mobile communications device, including, but not limited to, reviewing messages or viewing pictures. Change of Address &/or Telephone The school must be kept informed of any changes in mailing or residential addresses and telephone numbers for students as well as work numbers where parents may be reached during the day in the event of an emergency or other schoolrelated business. Please contact the Registrar in the Main Office, 7711845, Ext. 2903, with the changes as soon as possible. Daily Bulletin rd th The Daily Bulletin is read each morning during 3 & 4 periods and provides information about school events, activities, speakers, testing, jobs and scholarship opportunities. The Daily Bulletin is also posted daily on MBHS’s website and available on the Monitor in the 200 Hall. Bulletin notice forms are available in the main office and must be approved by a staff member. Notices must be submitted to the Attendance Office by noon on the day prior to publication. Deliveries The delivery of flowers, gifts, balloons, etc. is considered a disturbance to classroom instruction. Such deliveries, if made at school, will be held in the Attendance Office until after school and the student will be notified to pick them up there. 24 GENERAL CAMPUS INFORMATION (CONTINUED) Dress Standards The Board of Education believes that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a productive learning environment. The Board expects students to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to wear clothes that are suitable for the school activities in which they participate. Students’ clothing must not present a health or safety hazard or a distraction which would interfere with the education process. Board Policy 5132. The following guidelines shall apply to all regular school activities: ● Shoes must be worn at all times. ● Clothing, jewelry and personal items (backpacks, gym bags, water bottles etc.) shall be free of writing, pictures or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive, which bear drug, alcohol or tobacco company advertising, promotions and likenesses which advocate racial, ethnic or religious prejudice. ● Hats are to be worn straight ahead or straight back. Teachers determine classroom rules about wearing hats, caps, and other head coverings during class time. ● Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times. Seethrough or fishnet fabrics, halter tops, offtheshoulder or lowcut tops, bare midriffs, and skirts, dresses, dress slits and shorts shorter than midthigh are prohibited. Tube tops, backless shirts, or ribbed thin cotton tank tops traditionally worn as an undergarment are prohibited. ● Hair shall be clean and neatly groomed. ● Clothing or grooming which disrupts the educational process shall not be permitted. ● A minimum one inch shoulder strap on shirts and blouses is suggested. ● Adornments that could be used as weapons (chains, spikes, etc.) are prohibited. ● Long belts must be tucked into belt loops. ● No bandanas, headbands, doorags or hairnets. *School administration will have final decision of any controversial attire . Field Trips Educational, athletic and other trips are made throughout the year and parent permission slips are required for students to participate. When other than school bus transportation is to be used, parents will be required to sign permission slips allowing their students to drive a private vehicle or ride with their parent/guardian. Students are not allowed to drive other students . Field trip permission slips are available in the Assistant Principal’s office. Hall Passes Students are required to have and show a hall pass or a Blue Slip from a teacher or office staff to be out of class. Please present your blue slip or hall pass to either the Principal's secretary or the main office secretary upon entering the office areas. 25 GENERAL CAMPUS INFORMATION (CONTINUED) Health Services The Health Room is located next to the Attendance Office. Students must have a pass from their teacher before going to the Health Room. When an illness or injury occurs at school, students should request a pass to the Health Room from the teacher and check in with the Attendance Office staff. When students arrive at the Health Room, the person in charge will administer minor first aid. If the injury or illness warrants it, the parent/guardian will be notified. An alternate telephone number in case of an emergency should be on file in the school office for each family. School personnel are not permitted to administer medication of any kind without a signed Medication Consent Form from the parent and the health care provider (see below). We have a nurse on an “oncall” basis. We also have school personnel trained in first aid. To contact the school nurse, students/parents should talk with the Attendance Office personnel. Administration of Medication We request that all families make every effort to administer medication to their child/children during hours OUTSIDE the school day. However, we understand that at times it may be necessary to administer medication to your child during the school day. When this occurs, the following documentation is required prior to our assistance. BOTH the parent and the health care provider must complete and sign a district approved Medication Consent Form before medication can be given to a student during school hours. This form is available at the Attendance Office and may be faxed or mailed to you and/or your health care provider. 1. A health care provider is defined as a medical doctor, psychiatrist, dentist, osteopath, podiatrist, optometrist, or a physician’s assistant. 2. Medication is defined as both prescription and overthecounter substances (including nutritional substances and herbal remedies). 3. Medication shall be brought to school by an adult and in the original container with directions . 4. A new Medication Consent Form shall be completed each time there is a change in medication dosage, amount, or time given . 5. Medication maintained and selfadministered by a student requires the health care provider’s documentation that the medication is deemed necessary for an emergency health condition (i.e., diabetes, epilepsy, asthma/allergy) AND the student has been trained in its administration. ONLY the school nurse or designated and trained school personnel shall administer medication in the absence of the documentation from item 5 above. All medications must be checked in at the Attendance Office. Students may not carry medications with them (including headache medicine). 26 GENERAL CAMPUS INFORMATION (CONTINUED) Insurance The San Luis Coastal Unified School District does not carry accident or injury insurance on any students. The responsibility for such protection lies with the parents or guardians. Low cost insurance information from a private company or the State of California (Healthy Kids) is given to each family. Special sports insurance is also available through the school in the Activities Office. Library The library subscribes to many current periodicals and maintains an extensive collection of fiction and resource materials. A photocopier is available in the library to allow students to copy reference materials at a cost of 10 cents per copy. The library is open daily from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The staff is available to assist students in finding or checkingout materials. Students who go to the Library during class time must have a Blue Slip from their teacher, be with a teacher or have a free period. Lockers/P.E. Lockers/P.E. Uniforms Lockers are provided for the convenience and use of students. The lockers remain the property and under the control of the school and are subject to inspection at any time to insure that they are being used for the purpose intended and to protect the health and welfare of the students from any hazardous or contraband material. In the event that school authorities receive information or have reasonable cause to suspect that any hazardous or contraband materials may be in students’ lockers, the lockers and their contents, including personal property of students, may be searched. Lockers are not to be considered safe storage places for personal property and the school assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen items. Please do not share combinations or lockers . Every year students have money and other valuable items stolen from the P.E. locker rooms. There is no need for this to occur. The school provides small lockers with locks on them for students to store their gym clothes. Alongside the small lockers (to the left) is a tall locker without a lock (see picture). Students need to bring a lock to school for use with this locker. Here is an example of st how to use this system: a student with a 1 period P.E. class should have small locker number 1. st S/he should put all “street” clothes and valuables in the tall locker during 1 period and put his/her own lock on that locker. If there is too much to fit, the small locker can also be used because the student has removed the gym clothes for use that period. At the end of the period it is an easy thing to just store the personal lock in the small locker for the next time it needs to be used. The tall locker is thus available to the student who has the next period class. 27 “Street” clothes locker on left. Gym clothes lockers for 6 periods of P.E. on right. Students use the tall locker only during their P.E. period and supply their own lock. th All P.E. classes except 7 period athletics are required to wear a school P.E. uniform. Students who already have one from prior years may use that one. Students who need one can purchase it during Registration or at the Main Reception Desk. P.E. teachers have a limited number of “loaners” for students who forget to bring a P.E. uniform to school. The “loaner” should be returned the next school day, washed and ready to loan out again to another student. Lost and Found Students who lose or find items are requested to check with the Attendance Office for small items, the Assistant Principal's Office for cell phone and/or electronic devices and the Receptionist for access to the cupboard marked Lost and Found located near the copy machine outside of room 101 for all other items. Articles not claimed will be donated to charitable organizations at the end of each year. Do not bring valuable possessions or large sums of money to school. Lockers cannot be guaranteed secure and the school cannot assume responsibility or liability for lost, misplaced or stolen articles . Messages to Students and Parents Messages that are of an emergency nature may be sent to the student through the Attendance Office. Only messages from parents/guardians will be forwarded to avoid unnecessary class interruptions. Please do not use cell phones and/or electronic devices as it is a disruption of the classroom when those devices are activated and/or students respond to the text or call instead of remaining focused on the classwork. 28 GENERAL CAMPUS INFORMATION (CONTINUED) Office Hours School offices and the telephone switchboard are open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. A school secretary or a student aide will help direct your calls to the appropriate office or requested faculty member. Messages will be taken so calls can be returned in the event that the person you wish to talk with is not available at the time you call. For general school business or to contact a staff member, the number to call is 7711845. For all calls related to attendance, please call 7711855. Parent Booster Clubs Boosters clubs give time and raise funds to help school programs. The clubs are for parents and interested adults. We have five major booster clubs: “Blue & White” parent association, Athletic Boosters, Music Boosters, Aggie Boosters and Grad Night Committee. Posters Only posters for schoolrelated activities may be displayed on campus. Offcampus or nonschool posters must be approved in advance by the Assistant Principal. Approved posters may be placed on brick walls and bulletin boards. Please do not put posters on any glass or blue painted surfaces since tape damages paint. Please use blue painter’s tape only. Personal Listening Devices / Skateboards / Scooters / Games Because of liability, the possibility of theft or damage, storage problems and general disturbance of the instructional program, personal listening devices and computer games are not allowed in classrooms or instructional areas during class time or assemblies. Lost or stolen cell phones, MP3 Players, or other electronic devices will not be investigated by school personnel. Students bring them to campus at their own risk of loss. In addition, skateboards, rollerblades, skates, or scooters are NOT to be ridden on campus. Any such items used inappropriately will be confiscated and will be released to parents. Multiple violations may result in a citation through Morro Bay Police Department. There is a skateboard locking rack next to the bicycle rack. PowerSchool Students and parents can access attendance and grade information through the PowerSchool portal. Clicking on any blue item on the screen will give further access; click on a teacher’s name to instantly go to an email page, click on a grade to get information about the assignments/tests which are involved in the grade, or click on absences or tardies to get exact dates and periods involved. Call the registrar for assistance if you have trouble logging into your account. Students with Unassigned Periods Students with unassigned periods should not be on campus during those times when they do not have a class unless they are in the Library. If there is a need to be anywhere else on campus, students with an unassigned period must report to the Assistant Principal's office to obtain a blue slip for their desired purpose. Students with an unassigned period are not at liberty to roam the campus. 29 GENERAL CAMPUS INFORMATION (CONTINUED) TextATip TextATip is a program designed and implemented to allow MBHS students to contact school personnel in order to prevent a crime about to occur or report an incident. All texts are anonymous and confidential. The TextATip number is 380MBHS (6247). Textbooks and Materials Students are responsible for all text or library books, fees, expenses and materials or equipment issued or loaned to them from each class. If a student damages or loses a book or other school material, the student must pay for the item before a replacement will be issued. Records are not released until all obligations are cleared in the main office. Transcripts A complete transcript of each student’s high school courses and grades is maintained by the counselors. An official copy is available in the Registrar’s office. In order to obtain an official transcript, you must fill out a transcript request form and pay a processing fee as follows: $2.00 per transcript if processed in five (5) business days or less; $5.00 per transcript if processed in 24 hours. Graduating seniors get one Free Final Official Transcript (right after graduation). Vehicles/Parking All California laws are enforced on or near the campus. Violations may result in the student driver being reported to the Police Department and denied the privilege of bringing any vehicle on campus. ● Students may park in “general” parking spaces. ● The speed limit on campus is 5 miles per hour. ● Loitering in or about cars in the parking lot during class time is not permitted. ● For safety concerns, we recommend that cars not be moved between periods. ● No student vehicles are to be parked in the staff (green), loading, visiting (white or gray), restricted areas (red), or unmarked spaces (for example, the dirt area next to west parking lot or any other dirt area). ● Students are not to park in the 700 building area. ● All vehicles parked on campus by students must be registered with the school and have a current school parking permit affixed. Parking permits are issued free of charge in the Main Office. ● Students who violate parking rules may receive a campus consequence or parking citations may be issued by the Morro Bay Police Department. Also, the school may withdraw driving on campus/parking privileges. ● Consent for school officials to search a vehicle is given by driving a vehicle on school property. ● Moving violations (speeding/running stop signs) on campus will be enforced by MBPD. 30 GENERAL CAMPUS INFORMATION (CONTINUED) Students who continue to violate parking regulations or drive inappropriately on campus will be denied the privilege of bringing any vehicle on campus. Students’ bicycles and mopeds are to be parked in the bike racks near the flagpoles and are not to be ridden in the vicinity of any instructional areas or sidewalks. Please lock all bicycles to the bike rack and skateboards to the rack by the bicycle rack to discourage theft. BRING YOUR OWN LOCK . The school is not responsible for thefts. VOLUNTEERS The school benefits from parent and community volunteers assisting in a variety of ways as tutors, nursing aides, athletic aides, chaperones and clerical help. If you have skills or time you can offer for any of our programs, please call our office. Volunteers who will be working with students are required to be fingerprinted. WORK PERMITS A MINOR UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE MUST HAVE A WORK PERMIT IN ORDER TO BE EMPLOYED . Exempted from this regulation is a minor who has earned a high school diploma or passed the high school proficiency examination. An application for a work permit may be obtained at the Morro Bay High Attendance Office. Upon completion of the application, it takes approximately two business days for a work permit to be processed. It is the student’s responsibility to sign the work permit and give it to the employer for the employer’s files. Labor regulations state that: ● ● ● ● Every work permit expires five days after the start of the school year. A new work permit must be obtained for each new employer. A minor must meet mandatory school attendance laws in order to obtain a work permit. If the student’s schoolwork or health is being impaired by the employment, the school may revoke the permit. (Education Code 49116) A work permit is not required for a minor engaged in the following employment: Occasional odd jobs in a private home; sale or delivery of newspapers if selfemployed; agricultural or domestic work on property owned, operated, or controlled by the minor’s parent(s). Work experience students who are on a limited day need to leave campus immediately following their last class. Students who remain on campus will be considered loitering and will be subject to disciplinary action and/or will have their work permit revoked. If you have any questions about work permits or child labor laws, please contact the Work Experience Education Coordinator. 31 EMERGENCIES/EVACUATIONS The best defense against both natural and manmade disasters is to have a plan to follow in the event of any emergency. Each school in San Luis Coastal Unified School District has developed an Emergency/Evacuation Site Plan that is consistent with instructions from the County Office of Emergency Preparedness. The staff and students regularly review and practice emergency drills for fire, earthquake and bus/building/site evacuations as required by law. WE URGE YOU TO DEVELOP A FAMILY PLAN AND DISCUSS IT WITH YOUR CHILDREN SO THEY WILL KNOW WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY WHEN THEY ARE AWAY FROM HOME. The plan should include emergency instructions, equipment and supplies, adults to whom they can go and reunion locations. PLEASE BE ASSURED THAT MORRO BAY HIGH SCHOOL: 1. Has an approved emergency plan and staff trained in emergency procedures. 2. Has trained adult staff. 3. Receives “top priority” attention by emergency personnel and vehicles/equipment. 4. Is built to be a public emergency shelter. 5. Offers the best and most protective environment. In the event of a disaster during the school day, we require that students stay in school under school personnel supervision. The school will maintain “reunion” sites on campus for parents to pickup their children. Under NO circumstances will the school release students into a disaster area without authorized parent permission and supervision (the parent/adult listed on the student’s EMERGENCY CARD). Please familiarize yourself with the school’s reunion sites listed below: (See school map for location of gymnasiums.) INDOOR SHELTERING Students will be housed inside our big gymnasium. Reunion site rear northwest and southwest doors. OUTDOOR EVACUATION For local site emergency, students will be evacuated from buildings to the school’s west athletic field. The reunion site will be at the west entrance to the school. The driveways will be closed to traffic but parents may pick up students at that entrance. SITE EVACUATION If directives are received to evacuate the school, ALL students will be transported by school bus to the evacuation site at Paso Robles Fair Grounds. Parents may pick up and sign out students at the evacuation site or at Morro Bay High School after the area is declared safe to enter. DURING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, PLEASE RESPECT AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OF SCHOOL AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL. OUR SUCCESS DEPENDS ON YOUR PATIENCE AND COOPERATION. THE USE OF CELL PHONES BY STUDENTS DURING AN EMERGENCY MAY OVERLOAD CIRCUITS AND HAMPER THE ABILITY OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL TO RESPOND EFFECTIVELY. PLEASE DO NOT CALL YOUR STUDENT OR EXPECT YOUR STUDENT TO CALL YOU. 32 33
