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ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
SAVANNA
HIGH
SCHOOL
301 N. Gilbert
Anaheim, CA 92801
714-220-4262
www.savanna-hs.org
2014-2015
PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK
Principal’s Message:
Dear Savanna High School Families,
Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year! We are looking forward to a
wonderful school year. Our experienced staff is available to assist you with any
need you may have. We especially want to give a warm Rebel welcome to our
new Savanna families.
Our goal is to ensure that all students graduate from high school ready for
college or a career. Our academic program is comprehensive, preparing
students to succeed in a global society.
We offer a variety of advanced courses and career pathways, as well as
intervention courses that assist students who are struggling academically. We
focus on one student at a time and nurture their talents, while preparing them
for their future.
We believe that by working together (students, parents, school staff and
community) all our students will succeed!
Our expectation is that students are engaged in school by attending school
regularly and participate in extra-curricular activities; parents are engaged by
attending parent meetings and staying on top of their child’s academic
progress; and the entire community is engaged by supporting our activities
(sports, visual and performing arts, and talent shows) on a regular basis.
Registration
STUDENTS MAY NOT REGISTER IF ALL FORMS AND SIGNATURES ARE NOT
COMPLETED. Students are to report to school on the assigned date/time with all of
their forms signed and completed.
12th Grade Registration 12
11th Grade Registration
10th Grade Registration
9th Grade Registration
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Friday, August 15, 2014
Monday, August 18, 2014
and Tuesday, August 19, 2014
9th Grade LINK CREW (students)
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
MAKE-UP REGISTRATION DATE AND TIMES:
Wednesday, August 20th – 8:00 am to 11:30 am
Students will get their schedules on the first day of school, AUGUST 25, 2014
1.
California law requires a minimum of the following immunizations:
 4 polio doses
 5 doses of tetanus and diphtheria toxoid (the last dose must have been
given after age 2)
 2 measles, mumps and rubella vaccines(MMR)(both given after the first
birthday)
 3 Hepatitis B doses
 1 - 2 Varicella (or proof from physician of having chicken pox)
3.
Form Completion Requirements:
We are ONE, Savanna Rebels!
Manuel Colón
NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER
WITHOUT PROOF OF IMMUNIZATIONS.
2.
Financial Obligations (all grades):
All obligations (lost books, fines, etc.) must be taken care of before
students may enroll.
8:00 am to 11:30 am
8:00 am to 11:30 am
8:00 am to 11:30 am
8:00 am to 11:30 am
8:00 am to 11:30 am
8:00 am to 12:00 noon
All forms in the registration envelope must be signed, in some cases both sides
of the form. If you are missing any form or signature at registration, your
registration process will be delayed or you will be asked to return when your
paperwork is complete.
ALL
7TH-12TH GRADERS
ARE
NOW
REQUIRED
TO
(immunization) BEFORE STARTING THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR
SHOW
PROOF
OF
RECEIVING
A
Tdap
All students MUST present a copy of your shot/immunization records when you register. Please be sure all of the above requirements are met. We will not be able to go
through files from elementary schools for shot records.
Please be sure that the emergency card is signed by both parents. List home, work and cell phone numbers. Include anyone over the age of 18 that you trust to assist in
the event parents cannot be reached
Back to School Night
Wednesday,
September 17, 2014
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Open House
Wednesday,
March 18, 2015
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Regular School Day:
Late Start Day:
7:55 am – 2:37 pm
8:40 am – 2:37 pm
School Contact Information:
Main Office:
714-220-4262
Phone Ext.
Principal:
Administrative Asst.:
Assistant Principals:
Mr. Colón
Mrs. Cruz
Ms. Cary (A-G)
Dr. Slim (H-O)
Mr. Griffin (P-Z)
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207
203
217
Student Center:
Counselors:
Mrs. Dalke
Mrs. Ruiz-Flores (A-C)
Mrs. Bean (D-Go)
Mrs. Hatzis (Gr-O)
Mrs. Rockwell (P-Z)
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210
211
212
209
Attendance:
Mrs. Encinas (A-L)
Mrs. Judge (M-Z)
714-220-4283
714-220-4284
Community Liaison:
Mrs. Trujillo
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Health Office:
Mrs. Gladsyz
221
Registrar:
Mrs. Douglas
208
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
Your student’s attendance in school is critical for their
success! Studies show that students who miss class fall
behind and often do not graduate from school. Attendance is
mandatory for all students between the ages of 6 and 18.
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It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to call the
school to report the student absent.
If a student is absent from school, the parent/guardian
will be notified by an automated telephone call each
day.
If the parent/guardian did not call in the absence, a
note must be sent with the student to school the day
the student returns with the reason for the absence.
All absences MUST be cleared within 48 hours or an
unexcused absence will be marked.
If your student does not clear an absence within three
days, they may be assigned a detention.
Parent/guardian or adult emergency contacts are required to
show photo ID and sign the student out on the “Parent Pickup Log” located in the Attendance Office when picking up a
student from school.
Any adult picking up a student MUST be listed on the
emergency card; otherwise, student will not be released.
Students MUST check out through the Attendance Office to
leave school during school hours.
HEALTH OFFICE
If medicine must be administered at school a Request for
Medication form must be completed and returned to the
Health Office. Medication MUST be in its ORIGINAL
CONTAINER with the pharmacy information and student
name on the label. Students ARE NOT permitted to carry any
type of medication, including over the counter medication (with
the exception of inhalers and epi-pens which may be carried
by students with physician authorization). Any student who is
ill BEFORE SCHOOL should be kept home. Injuries sustained
away from school should be cared for at home BEFORE
coming to school. Any student feeling ill must report to the
Health Office and the Health Technician will call the
parent/guardian or emergency contact listed on the
Emergency Card. Students should NOT use their cell
phones to call home if they feel ill. Doing so will result in
a consequence.
AERIES PARENT CONNECTION
Parents:
If you need to use a computer in order to access your
student’s information, please contact the School Community
Liaison at Savanna to schedule an appointment. You can
check your student’s attendance (absences, tardies, etc.), and
their behavior record.
STUDENT PLANNERS
All Savanna students are expected to have a Student Planner.
This planner contains a daily calendar of the school year,
divided by periods. Students are asked to write down their
class work and homework assignments as well as any other
important information that the teacher requests. The planner
also contains a variety of important information, such as
school policies, important dates and schedules, as well as an
assortment of other things like homework help and resources.
Please help your child by checking the Student Planner
nightly. This is one of the best ways for parents to be kept
informed of what is happening in the classroom daily.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Schedule change requests are discussed with the counselor
by appointment only. There will be “Request to See
Counselor” slips in the Student Center for the student to fill out
and leave for the counselor. The counselor will send for the
student to discuss their schedule. Schedule requests are
reviewed after the second week of each semester.
BIKES, SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS
Students that ride a bicycle, skateboard or scooter to school
must secure them in the bike rack. The student should always
be sure to lock his or her item using a secure lock. Savanna
High School will take reasonable care in securing and
supervising the bike rack during the school day, however, the
school is not responsible for lost, stolen of damaged property.
Vandalism and theft should be reported to the office and a
police report made. Items left after hours are not the
responsibility of the school.
Students are not to ride their bikes, skateboards, or
scooters on campus.
School. Detentions are assigned for 45 minutes
(before & after school).
CELL PHONE POLICY
Cell phones, CD players, MP3 players, I-Pods and
other electronic devices can be a major disruption during
school. These items are stolen, loaned to other students, may
be lost or broken and have exacerbated crisis situations.
Electronic devices are restricted by the Education Code set
forth by the State Department of Education.
2. On-Campus Suspension – This is a form of “inhouse suspension” and is offered as an alternative to
regular suspension from school. This program
provides complete isolation, including lunch, from the
other students at school and an opportunity for
students to complete their school work.
Because these items are not allowed on campus,
Savanna High School will not assume responsibility for
them if they are lost, stolen, or broken. The Anaheim
Union High School District will NOT reimburse for lost or
stolen items even if they are confiscated. We will not
investigate the theft of these items for students who violate
this policy.
3. Off-Campus Suspension – The most severe form of
disciplinary action is Off-Campus Suspension. This
can result from all Class I, II, or III Infractions or from
habitual insubordination and defiance. The period of
Off-Campus Suspension can vary between one and
five days, depending on the severity of the incident.
4. Intervention/Probation Contract with assistant
principal.
All cell phones must be turned off and kept in
backpacks or in a pocket. They must not be visible. Students
may not use their cell phones between the hours of 7:55 a.m.
and the final bell at the end of the day. Using a cell phone as a
clock or saying that it “fell out of my pocket” is not an excuse
to have a cell phone out and/or visible.
We realize that having to pick up a student’s phone
may be inconvenient and therefore, we recommend you
discuss this policy with your student in order to avoid this
problem. We also ask you to keep in mind that the use of cell
phones are not only disruptive in class, they are an
inconvenience to teachers and staff who must stop what they
are doing to correct the problem, label the phone and be
responsible for their safe keeping. The use of cell phones
during school hours jeopardizes the integrity of instruction.
Discipline Regarding Electronic Devices
(cell phone, MP3, CD player, video gaming device, etc.)
Savanna High School and its personnel are NOT
responsible, nor financially liable for any confiscated or
lost electronic device.
1st Offense:
Cell phone and other electronic devices
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Confiscation with verbal warning to student
Parent pick-up (Parent/Guardian ONLY)
Verbal and written warning/reminder issued to parent
and student
Referral issued into student’s discipline record
Multiple Offenses: Same as above PLUS
Cell phone and other electronic devices
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Cell Phone: Parent pick-up anytime
Other devices (iPod/MP3, CD player,
video gaming device, etc.): Parent pick up in JUNE
rd
th
[REMOVED 3 and 4 offenses]
DISCIPLINE
Consequences Assigned to Discipline:
1. Detention – A detention may be assigned by staff
members for disobeying the rules at Savanna High
5. Local School Parent Conference Meeting
(L.S.P.C.) – L.S.P.C. meetings may be held if a
student is a continuous disciplinary problem or after a
student commits a serious infraction. During the
meeting, the student’s academic, attendance and
behavioral history will be discussed and a decision
about student placement will be made.
DISCIPLINARY STANDARDS
The following is a list of infractions which are subject to
disciplinary action, (i.e. detention, suspension or intervention
plan). A copy of these District Disciplinary Procedures and the
local policies of Savanna High School are available from the
school principal.
Class I Infractions: District-Wide Standards:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Arson
Assault
Chemical Abuse
Extortion
Fireworks/Explosives
Obscene Act/Habitual Profanity
Robbery
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
Sexual Harassment
Student Disruptions
Theft
Tobacco
Vandalism
Weapons
Abuse of Teacher&/or Child
Class II Infractions: Local School Disciplinary Standards:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Closed Campus Infraction
Defiance/Insubordination
Fighting
Profanity/Vulgarity
Theft/Extortion
Vandalism
Malicious Mischief
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
Pornography
Failure to Serve Detention
Vicious Habits
Truancy/Cuts
Forgery/Plagiarism
Fire Alarm
Gambling
Class III Infractions:
a. Bicycle Violation
b. Dress Code Violation
c. Littering
d. Food/Drink in Classroom
e. Bus Violation
f. Running on Campus
g. Loitering
h. Classroom Disruption
i. Tardies
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
Gum
Sharpies/Permanent Markers
Aerosol Cans
Electric Devices
Throwing Objects
Nuisance Disruptions
Bottles/Glass
Lasers
DRESS CODE 2014-2015
Students shall be dressed and groomed in a manner that reflects
cleanliness, good taste and decency. Clothing should not detract
from or interfere with the educational process, environment,
instructional program, general morale or the image of the school.
Clothing and other items that students wear to school must not
disrupt the education process, create any form of school disturbance
or pose a safety concern.
CLOTHES MUST FIT: Clothes cannot be excessively tight or baggy.
Pants must fit at the waist. If pants will not stay up without a belt, they
will be considered oversized. Shoes MUST be worn at all times.
SHIRT TAILS and T-Shirt length must not extend below the hands.
Pants/Shorts:
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Must fit at the waist and be worn at the waist. They must not
drag on the ground, have frayed or cut bottoms, or any holes.
Leg cuffs CANNOT be rubber banded or otherwise tied at the
ankle. Sagging or oversized pants are not allowed. Pants must
be the proper size and fit securely at the waist above the
hipbone. The inseam of the pant should not hang below the
area of properly fitting pants.
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Shorts must be to at least the bottom of student’s fingertips.
 If student wears shorts below the knee, socks may NOT be
pulled up toward shorts (within 2-3 inches).
Outerwear:
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Must be appropriately sized.
Sleeveless/Tank Tops, Etc.:
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Sleeveless/tank top/etc. shirts should not be worn unless under
another piece of appropriate clothing. Shirts must fit
appropriately, and shoulders must be covered at all times.
Shorts/Skirts/Skorts/Capris:
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Shorts/Skirts/Skorts/Capris must fit at the waist and be worn at
the waist. Length must be between mid-thigh and knees (must
at least be to students’ fingertips).
Hats/Headgear:
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Hoods are not to be worn.
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Only Savanna High School caps (baseball style) are allowed.
They may be worn outside, but are never to be worn in
classrooms.
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Beanies/knit hats are allowed to be worn outside. They may be
worn outside, but are never to be worn in classrooms.
UNACCEPTABLE Items and Practice:
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Sleeveless shirts, tube tops, spaghetti, and bra straps, and
clothes that expose the midsection when standing, sitting or
reaching. Shoulders must be covered.
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Skin at the waist may not be exposed at any time.
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Shorts or skirts that expose the buttocks.
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Low cut apparel that has a plunging neckline and/or reveals
excessive areas of the chest.
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Under garments and/or underwear may not be visible.
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Dress, grooming or accessories which are unsafe, dangerous,
or a health hazard
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Display offensive or obscene symbols, signs, slogans or words,
degrading any cultural, religious or ethnic values
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Non-Savanna caps (baseball style hats)
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Blankets and pillows
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Any items symbolic of gang or jail attire or with gang logos.
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Any items containing logos or words promoting alcohol,
tobacco, or drugs.
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Any items containing slogans or logos representing vandalism,
bigotry, violence, sexual connotations, suicide, death or those
with double meanings.
Spiked or studded (flat or pointed) accessories, including safety
pins and staples.
Chains including those attached to wallets, belt loops, worn as
necklaces or necklaces that reflect sub-cultures. (Necklaces
must be easily broken if caught or grabbed).
Clothing with holes, cuts, tears, or frayed edges.
Bandanas, hoods on sweatshirts, or other headwear may not
be worn.
Gloves, initial belts, or tied cuffs on pants.
Athletic jerseys or “star” insignia apparel.
Belts must be worn through all belt loops and are not allowed to
hang below the waist.
Pajama bottoms or boxer shorts worn as pants.
Slippers worn as shoes.
Rolled waistbands on pants.
Long socks worn with shorts are not to be pulled within 2-3
inches of long shorts.
*****When fashion trends come about that compromise the learning
environment or safety of our students, the Savanna Administration
reserves the right to adjust the dress code accordingly.
Consequences may include detention, on campus suspension
(OCS) or suspension at the discretion of the administrator. Any
student who must change clothing due to dress code infractions may
have their clothing confiscated and loaner clothing will be issued.
Items not retrieved in a timely manner will be donated to an
appropriate organization.
TEXTBOOK/LIBRARY/COMPUTERS
California Education Code 48904
All students are to be issued instructional materials at no cost, unless
they are damaged or lost; in which case students will be charged a
fee.
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All students must have a school ID to check out library books.
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Students using computers in any way that is harmful, destructive
or inappropriate will be restricted from further use.
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Students may only print pictures in the library for class
assignment projects if they have a teacher’s note.
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Text, reports, and news articles are perfectly fine to print.
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Academic Integrity Policy should be adhered to.
FACTS AND TIPS FOR PARENTS
Adolescent students need a lot of direction, guidance, and support
from their parents. The following are suggestions to help your child
succeed.
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Provide school supplies and a place to study.
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Help set academic goals.
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Insist on daily attendance.
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Attend all parent programs.
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See all reports and completion of assignments.
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Use rewards and consequences to encourage change.
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Encourage a healthy life style.
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Help improve organizational skills.
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Encourage involvement in school activities .
Monthly Parent Meetings at
Savanna High School
Working Together for Success!
Working Together for Success!
Join us:
 Find out about the important issues affecting
Savanna High School
 Learn how to better prepare your son or
daughter for the future
 Meet faculty and staff
Sept. 3, 2014
Feb. 1, 2015
9th grade: Academic Success/ Capstone
9th grade: Semester grades and Aeries/ Transcript analysis and GPA
Sept. 10, 2014 10th grade: GEAR UP and A-G requirements
Mar. 4, 2015
10th grade: CTE: Options/ Registration/ Pathway selection/ CAHSEE
Sept. 30, 2014 11th grade: academic success
Mar. 11, 2015 11th grade: SAT/ College Plans/Post Grad (after high school) options
These topics were chosen by the
Savanna parents who attended
our first parent meeting, in
collaboration with Savanna staff
members.
Sept. 23, 2014 12th grade: Graduation/ academic success
Jan. 28, 2015
12th grade: Financial Aid/ College Calendar/ Post grad (after high school) options
All meetings will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
Free childcare will be provided at each parent meeting.
Welcome to the 2014-2015 School Year!
Please join the PTSA!!
You can also send us an e-mail at: [email protected]
Or check us out on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Savanna-PTSA/166478916748992
Please join us the first Tuesday of every month, at 6:30 p.m. in the Teacher’s Lounge for our PTSA meetings.
Our first meeting will be September 2nd.
PTSA needs Parents to become involved in our School!
Parents / Teachers / Students working together to make Savanna GREAT!
Volunteers Needed:
PTSA runs the Home Game Football Snack bar.
Please volunteer to help out at the snack bar and please support the snack bar during the games.
Monies made are used for School Beautification, Senior Scholarships and School Programs.
Savanna High School
IMPORTANT DATES
2014-15
*Late Starts occur EVERY TUESDAY (except January 20th and June 9th),
and school will begin at 8:40 a.m. on these days.*
August 13
August 14
August 15
August 18-19
August 20
August 20
August 21-22
August 25
September 1
September 2
September 10
September 17
October 7
October 8
October 13
October 24
November 4
November 10-11
November 12
November 24-28
December 2
December 10
Dec. 22 – Jan. 2
January 6
January 14
January 19
January 20
January 21
January 22
January 23
February 3
February 9
February 11
February 16
March 11
March 17-18
March 18
March 26
March 27
March 30-April 3
April 7
April 15
May 4-15
May 5
May 13
May 25
June 9
June 10
June 11
June 11
June 12
12th grade Registration
11th grade Registration
10th grade Registration
9th grade Registration
9th graders attend LINK CREW (gym)
Make-up Registration
Staff ONLY – Professional Development Days 7:30 a.m.-2:37 p.m.
st
1 Day of School
(No School) Labor Day Holiday
PTSA Meeting
School Site Council
Back to School Night
ELAC and PTSA Meetings
School Site Council
Staff Development (Non-Student Day)
(Minimum Day) End of 1st Quarter
ELAC and PTSA
(No School) Veteran’s Day Holiday
School Site Council
(No School) Thanksgiving Holiday
ELAC and PTSA
School Site Council
(No School) Winter Recess
ELAC and PTSA Meetings
School Site Council
(No School) Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
NO LATE START
(Minimum Day) 1st Semester Finals (periods 0 – 1 – 3 – 5)
(Minimum Day) 1st Semester Finals (periods 0 – 2 – 4 – 6) / Last Day of Semester
(No School) Non-Student Day; Staff Development
ELAC and PTSA Meetings
(No School) Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday
School Site Council
(No School) George Washington’s Birthday Holiday
School Site Council
CAHSEE for 10th graders
Open House
PTSA Meeting at Student Recognition Night (Cook Auditorium)
(Minimum Day) End of Third Quarter
(No School) Spring Break
ELAC and PTSA
School Site Council
AP Testing Window
ELAC and PTSA
School Site Council
(No School) Memorial Day Holiday
NO LATE START
(Minimum Day) 2nd Semester Finals (periods 0 – 1 – 3 – 5)
(Minimum Day) 2nd Semester Finals (periods 0 – 2 – 4 – 6) / Last Day of Semester
Graduation
Teacher Only
SAVANNA HIGH SCHOOL
301 North Gilbert Street Anaheim, California 92801
Regular Bell Schedule
Period 0
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Lunch
Period 5
Period 6
6:50
7:55
8:48
9:41
10:39
11:35
12:21
12:56
1:49
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7:50
8:43
9:36
10:34
11:30
12:21
12:51
1:44
2:37
7:10
7:55
9:19
10:38
10:53
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UPDATED for 2014-2015 school year
7:50
8:52
9:54
11:01
12:03
12:33
1:35
2:37
Period 0
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Lunch
Period 5
Period 6
6:50 - 7:25
8:40 - 9:30
9:35 - 10:25
10:30 - 11:20
11:25 - 12:17
12:17 - 12:47
12:52 - 1:42
1:47 - 2:37
Minimum Day Bell Schedule
Finals Bell Schedule
Period 0 (both days)
Period 1/2
Period 3/4
Nutrition
Period 5/6
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Late Start Bell Schedule
Assembly Bell Schedule
Period 0
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4/Assembly 1
Period 4/ Assembly 2
Lunch
Period 5
Period 6
6:50
7:55
8:57
9:59
11:06
12:03
12:38
1:40
7:50
9:14
10:38
10:48
12:12
Period 0
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Nutrition
Period 4
Period 5
Period 6
7:10
7:55
8:36
9:17
9:59
10:14
10:55
11:36
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7:50
8:31
9:12
9:59
10:09
10:50
11:31
12:12
SAVANNA HIGH SCHOOL