Parent/Student Handbook - Orange Unified School District

“Home of the Mighty Soaring Condors”
Parent/Student Handbook
Richland High School
615 N. Lemon St.
Orange, CA 92867
Principal’s Office – (714) 997-6167
Attendance Office – (714) 997-6252
Counseling Office – (714) 997-6252
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RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents & Phone Numbers ...............................................................Inside Cover
School Staff ......................................................................................................................... 1
Enrollment Information ........................................................................................................ 2
Mission Statement, Philosophy & ESLRs ........................................................................... 3
Expected School Wide Learning Results ............................................................................ 3
Library, School Activities ..................................................................................................... 4
Attendance Policy ............................................................................................................. 5
Discipline Information ....................................................................................................6 & 7
“Doing My Best”, Graduation Requirements .................................................................... 8
Test Dates ........................................................................................................................... 9
Academic Review .............................................................................................................. 10
Samples of Transcript & Credit Check .............................................................................. 11
School Year Calendar ................................................................................................. 12 -22
Student Services Information ............................................................................................ 23
Bell Schedule & School Calendar..................................................................... Back Cover
RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL PHONE NUMBERS
Attendance / Counseling Office: (714) 997-6252
FAX: (714) 997-6255
Library: (714) 997-6167
Principal’s Office: (714) 997-6167
FAX: (714) 771-5967
RICHLAND SCHOOL WEBSITE, TWITTER & REMIND 101
OUSD WEBSITE: w w w . o r a n g e u s d . o r g (Click on “Schools” to Richland HS)
RICHLAND TWITTER: @RICHLANDCONDORS
REMIND 101: Text@8df to (276) 226-4889
Email [email protected]
RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL STAFF
LEADERSHIP
Dennis Mc Cuistion ........................................................................... Principal
Lisa Wilson ..................................................................................... Counselor
FACULTY
Benekos, George ....................................................................................... PE
Connally, Niccole..................................................................... Social Studies
Cooper, Susan ........................................................................................ ROP
Corona, Douglas ............................................................... EL Language Arts
English, Sheila......................................................................................... ROP
Ferguson, Michelle .................................................................................. ROP
Lopez, Carlos ........................................................................... Social Studies
Luebben-Rivera, Lisa .............................................................. Language Arts
Melchor, Ray ................................................................................ Econ, Math
Salling, Bill……………………………………………………………..……Science
Schumacher, Ava ............................................................................ SDC/RSP
Seagar, Sarah ............................................................................................ Art
Segal, Jeffrey .................................................................. Touchstone/PLATO
Smith, Clark ............................................................................................. ROP
Tomikeh, Toma .......................................................................................Math
Wilbanks, Dennis............................................................................. SDC/RSP
Willsey, David .............................................................. Drama, Language Arts
Womack, Denise ..................................................................... Language Arts
SUPPORT STAFF
Barrios, Ruben ................................................................School Psychologist
Casas, Maria .................................................................... Community Liaison
Cortez, Eddie....................................................................... Campus Security
Crespi, Robin....................................................................... Attendance Clerk
Daleo, Irene ............................................................... Library Media Specialist
Knox, Midge ................................................................................ Career Tech
McGrath, Christopher ...................................................................... SDC Aide
Palomino, Jerry ......................................................................Lead Custodian
Parker, Olga ........................................................................... Office Manager
Torrez, Lynn……………………………………………………….SDC/RSP Aide
Todd, Debbi ...................................................................................... Registrar
Willoughby, Jackie ........................................................................... RSP Aide
TBA ........................................................................................... School Nurse
Revised 8/16/13
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ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS:
The counselor will meet with each student every quarter to complete the “Student Academic Review”.
Students will get an update on their credit status and progress with graduation requirements.
The completed form will be given to the student and a copy will be mailed home to parents.
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SAMPLE TRANSCRIPT – Below is a sample of OUSD’s computerized transcripts. At the bottom of the transcript
is a summary of the total number of credits earned, GPA and CAHSEE exam status.
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For more information go to the OUSD Website at: www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/
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Richland High School Student Calendar/Planner
August 2013
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
19
20
21 Opening of
School – First
Instructional Day
22
23
26
27
28
29
30
September 2013
Monday
2 Labor Day
Holiday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
3
4
5
6
10 Back to
School Night
11
12 OUSD School
13
Non-Student Day
9
Board Meeting
7:00 PM
6:30 to 7:30 PM
16
17 Rotary Club
18
19
20
23
24
25
26
27
Bar-b-que
30
Notes:
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Richland High School Student Calendar/Planner
October 2013
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
2
3
4
7
8
9
10
11
14
15
16
17
18
21
22
23 End of First
24 OUSD School
25
Quarter
Minimum Day for
Students
28
29
30
Board Meeting
7:00 PM
31
Non-Student Day
Notes:
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Richland High School Student Calendar/Planner
November 2013
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
6 CAHSEE Testing
(plus 1 date to be
determined)
7
8
Non-Student Day
12
13
14 OUSD School
15
18
19
20
21
22
25 Thanksgiving
Break
26 Thanksgiving
Break
27 Thanksgiving
Break
28 Thanksgiving
Break
29 Thanksgiving
Break
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
4
11 Veterans Day
5
Board Meeting
7:00 PM
Non-Student Day
Notes:
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Richland High School Student Calendar/Planner
December 2013
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
2
3
4
5
6
9
10
11
12 OUSD School
Board Meeting
7:00 PM
13
16 Winter Break
17 Winter Break
18 Winter Break
19 Winter Break
20 Winter Break
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
23 Winter Break
24 Winter Break
25 Winter Break
26 Winter Break
27 Winter Break
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
30 Winter Break
31 Winter Break
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
Notes:
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Richland High School Student Calendar/Planner
January 2014
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1 Winter Break
2 Winter Break
3 Winter Break
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
New Year’s Day
6 School Resumes 7
8
9
10
13
14
15
16
17
20 Martin Luther
21
22
23
24 End of
King Day
Second Quarter
Non-Student Day
Minimum Day for
Students
27
28
29
30
Notes:
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Richland High School Student Calendar/Planner
February 2014
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14 Lincoln’s
President’s Day
Non-Student Day
17 Washington’s
President’s Day
18
19
20
21
25
26
27
28
Non-Student Day
24
Notes:
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Richland High School Student Calendar/Planner
March 2014
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
17
18 CAHSEE
19 CAHSEE
20
21
Testing
Testing
25
26
27
28 End of Third
24
Quarter
Minimum Day for
Students
31 Spring Break
Non-Student Day
Notes:
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Richland High School Student Calendar/Planner
April 2014
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1 Spring Break
2 Spring Break
3 Spring Break
4 Spring Break
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
Non-Student Day
7 School
8
9
10
11
14 CST/STAR
15 Open House
16
17
18
21
22
23
24
25
28
29
30
Resumes
Testing window
begins – Dates to
be determined
6:30 to 7:30 PM
(Tentative Date)
Notes:
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Richland High School Student Calendar/Planner
May 2014
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
2
5
6
7
8
9
12
13 CAHSEE
14 CAHSEE
15
16
19
20
21
22
23
26 Memorial Day 27
28
29
30
Testing
Testing
Non-Student Day
Notes:
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Richland High School Student Calendar/Planner
June 2014
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
2
3
4
5
6
9
10
11 End of Year
Awards Assembly
12 Graduation
13
Minimum Day for
Students
Minimum Day for
Students
Day - Last Day of
School
16
17
18
19
20
23
24
25
26
27
30
Notes:
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GENERAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS - All students will be enrolled in 5 classes.
SESSION I
Periods 1-5- mostly 12th grade students
SESSION II Periods 4-8. - mostly 11th grade students
ROP or WORK EXPERIENCE is mandatory for all Richland students- See Mrs. Knox in the front main office.
ROP CLASSES- Students are scheduled into ROP classes on campus as available. See Mrs. Knox.
1. Students MAY NOT change classes.
2. Students MAY NOT drop ROP classes. Students must continue to attend the ROP class until completion.
3. School attendance, tardy and discipline policies apply to ROP classes.
4. After-school ROP classes are available off campus from 3:15 to 5:45 pm. See Mrs. Knox.
WORK EXPERIENCE -Work Experience may be used as an alternative to ROP:
1. Must meet with the ROP Technician (Mrs. Knox) on a regular basis.
2. Must have worked at a job for at least one month before the start of school and have pay stubs as proof of work.
3. Parent, student and employer must sign an application/contract regarding Work Experience requirements.
4. Maximum of 20 credits can be applied towards graduation.
SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITY
 Regular, clear communication regarding student progress and/or problems that arise.
 Quarterly Report Cards, reporting GRADES (Quality of work) and CREDITS (Quantity of work).
 Parent information sent out on regular basis.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITY
 Reinforce the school’s policies and expectations with their sons and daughters.
 Ask students about class progress and/or problems. Review your student’s progress on the district Parent Portal.
 Call the counseling office with concerns before an issue becomes a problem.
 Communicate with the Attendance Office at 997-6252.
 Do not enable students to continue behavior patterns that lead to failure.
Visit the district website at www.orangeusd.org for department links. See link to CWA for district enrollment information
and discipline policies. Click on the dropdown “Parents” link for information about the “PARENT PORTAL”, an on-line tool
that allows parents to see their student’s progress related to grades, attendance and classwork assignments. Applications
are included in the enrollment packet - return the completed form to the attendance office with a valid ID and e-mail address.
Call 997-6252 with any questions.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY - Always do your best, and never give up
 Show up every day on time.
 Be prepared to learn with a 3-ring binder, paper and pencil.
 Treat staff and fellow students with respect.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENT INVOLVEMENT – Contact the principal at 997-6167
 School Site Council
 ELAC (English Learner’s Advisory Council)
PARENT CONCERNS/COMPLAINTS
Concerns should be expressed in a timely manner with the person in question. If the matter remains unresolved, you may contact an
administrator. (See Uniform Complaint Procedures as stated in the OUSD Parent /Student Handbook).
Alternative Programs: When attempts at changing behavior have met with no success or a student’s presence at Richland
has the potential of inhibiting the success of other students, the need for an alternative placement may exist.
1.
Referrals to alternative programs for Richland will be determined by the principal and counselor. Parents and guardians can
request alternative placement and the appropriateness will be considered by the principal and the counselor.
2.
Any student referred to an alternative program must spend a minimum of 1 semester in that program, complete a minimum of
20 credits and display appropriate behavior in order to return to Richland.
3.
Students wishing to return after an adjustment transfer must meet with the administrator prior to re-enrolling. A parent or
guardian must be present at the meeting.
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MISSION STATEMENT
Dedicated to Student Success
Our Mission is for the staff, students and parents to work together for the purpose of helping students graduate from
Richland or return to their traditional high schools to graduate with their class. While here, we will provide a
disciplined and nurturing environment and teach students to take personal responsibility for their education and
improve in the following areas:
●Attendance & Punctuality
●Classroom Behavior
●Character Development
●Academic Development
●Study Skills & Habits
RICHLAND CONDOR PHILOSOPHY
“There is no time to waste, so let’s get to work!”
Generally, students come to Richland High behind in credits and many times have developed bad habits and a
pattern of failure. Our school is structured so as to provide a class size maximum of 27 students, a shortened school
day and a basic curriculum in order to allow students to get back on track for graduation. In order to help students
reach their goals, students, parents and the Richland staff must commit to working together to provide our students
with the best education possible. With this cooperation, we believe our students will learn self-discipline while they
are learning basic academic skills that will serve them for a lifetime.
To accomplish our goals, we must make the most of every minute here at Richland. WE HAVE NO TIME TO
WASTE on poor attendance, tardiness, class disruption, irresponsibility or any other behaviors that will keep us from
reaching our goals.
SO . . . . . . . .LET’S GET TO WORK!
Richland High School ESLR’S “EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS”
Every student will learn to be SELF DISCIPLINED, as demonstrated by:
 Punctual Attendance
 Class Productivity
 Being self directed; setting and pursuing goals
Every student will acquire BASIC ACADEMIC SKILLS, including:
 Reading proficiency
 Study skills
 Problem solving/critical thinking ability
Every student will demonstrate PERSONAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY by aspiring to the
Richland Condor Character qualities of:
R espect
L ifelong Learning
I nitiative
A ttitude “+”
C ompassion
N ever give up
H onesty
D ependable
Every student will develop the following COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
 Listening
 Effective writing
 Speaking with appropriate language
Every student will acquire the following PRACTICAL LIVING SKILLS:
 Having healthy habits
 Conflict management
 Informed consumer/personal finance
Every student will possess CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
 Word processing
 Current technology, i.e., computer applications
 Able to get and keep a job
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R I C H L A N D L I B R A R Y - Mrs. Daleo 714/ 997-6167
I.D. CARD REQUIRED TO USE LIBRARY COMPUTERS & MATERIALS
The Richland Library is open during the school day as well as before and after school with few
exceptions. Students are welcome to use the library for checking library materials in and out, to study,
to do research, testing, for computer program and database access, word processing, to read, as well
as to enjoy the comfortable environment of the library.
The Richland librarian is eager to assist students with their library needs. She enjoys finding
the perfect book that a student will find hard to put down and will assist your student in being
successful in the classroom as well as in the library.
Richland High School Library houses a vast array of information that is accessible to all
students, their families and our faculty. The library currently houses over 4,000 books. Research
shows that student success is closely tied with the opportunity to access an abundance of reading
materials in a variety of formats.
One of the main goals of the Richland Library is to help students improve their reading skills
and instill a lifelong love of reading. Currently, the “Reading Counts” computerized reading program
is helping students achieve their reading goals. Students read for vocabulary, comprehension,
speed, and class credits while using this reading program. Richland library continually updates its
growing collection.
The library’s Teen-Read-Aloud Program allows students to earn reading credit by reading
to younger children in their household or within the community. This is part of the Power Reading
Program*. Therefore, the library has an excellent collection of Juvenile books for this purpose.
Children, who are read to when they are young, become successful readers.
It is Richland’s goal to make “Life Long Learners” of our students. The librarian will provide
one-on-one assistance locating informational and research inquiries on behalf of the students and
staff. It is the desire of the Richland Library to give our students the academic edge to succeed in an
information-rich society. If you want to succeed . . . . . READ!
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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
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North Rotary Club School Barbeque
Penny Drive
Blood Drive
Art Contest
Poetry Contest
Prom
Student of the Quarter
Rotary Speech Contest
Rotary Youth Leadership Camp
Quarterly Awards Assembly
Senior Breakfast
Graduation at Kelly Stadium
SCHOOL MASCOT
SCHOOL COLORS – Blue, Black & Gold
SCHOOL MOTTO:
“Where We Live By The Golden Rule”
GOLDEN RULE - “TREAT OTHERS AS
YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED.”
EARN CREDITS! SIGN UP FOR POWER READING IN THE LIBRARY.
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ATTENDANCE OFFICE
PHONE # (714) 997-6252
L EAVE MESSAGE 24 HRS A DAY!
PHONE # (714) 997-6252
The following policies have been created to ensure that students meet guidelines for credits issued.
Attendance Policy: Attendance is directly related to the credits a student earns.
Any student exceeding 3 absences per quarter will be required to meet with the counselor and/or administrator to discuss
enrollment at Richland. Students with excessive absences and no valid reason may be adjusted to an alternative program.
REPORTING ABSENCES:
Plan A - Parents call the Attendance Office @ 997-6252 on the day of the absence.
Plan B – Parents unable to call on the day of the absence may send a note when the student returns to school.
Returning to school without a parent phone call or note will result in an “Unexcused Absence”!
Unexcused Absences : Any student who fails to clear an absence by either a parent phone call or absence note upon return
to school will receive an unexcused absence.
First unexcused absence = Parent Notification by phone/message sent home
Second unexcused absence = Referral to counselor, attendance contract, parent notified by phone
Third unexcused absence = Notify district office of Child Welfare and Attendance
Tardy Policy: Tardiness to class becomes a distraction to the teacher and impacts the instructional environment. Student will miss
valuable instruction.
First Tardy = Teacher consequence
Second Tardy = Teacher consequence
Third Tardy = Teacher consequence
Fourth Tardy = Referral to counselor and or principal, parent notified, student assigned detention
Fifth Tardy = Referral to principal/counselor; recommend referral to SARB.
Please make every effort to schedule medical/dental appointments before or after school hours.
ABSENCE WAIVER PROCESS:
If a student has an extended absence due to extreme illness, hospitalization, death in the family or an extended health related
absence, she/he may qualify for a waiver of the policy. All appeals must be written and include appropriate documentation. They
are to be filed with the principal within 5 days of the absence in order to be acted upon. FAILURE TO MAKE THIS DEADLINE
SHALL INVALIDATE THE APPEAL. Appeal forms are available in the Attendance Office.
ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTATION:
Reason for Absence:
Required Documentation:
Hospitalization
Attending Physician’s letter
Chronic Health Problem
Physician’s/school nurse’s letter
Catastrophic Illness
Physician/school nurse/Principal’s letter
Accident Injury
Attending Physician’s Letter
Court Appearance
Court Document/Principal’s letter
Funeral
Note from School Attendance Secretary
Religious Holiday
Letter from Church Official
Personal/Family Crisis (fire, etc)
Letter from Principal
Revised 8/1/2013
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RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL BEHAVIOR POLICIES
The following policies have been created to ensure that students are provided a safe environment conducive to learning.
Non Productive:
1. First offense, teacher makes phone contact with parent regarding non productivity. If teacher leaves message or cannot
find a working phone number, a note will be sent to the parents.
2. Second offense, an automated phone message will be sent that requests parent set up meeting with teacher.
3. Third offense, referral to counselor. Note on referral the date parent contact and automated call were made. Mandatory
parent meeting.
4. Fourth offense, referral to counselor. Review appropriate placement.
Progressive Behavior:
1. First offense, teacher makes phone contact with parent regarding behavior. If teacher leaves message or cannot find a
working phone number, a note will be sent to the parents.
2. Second offense, an automated phone message will be sent that requests parent set up meeting with teacher.
3. Third offense, referral to counselor. Note on referral the date parent contact and automated call were made. Mandatory
parent meeting.
4. Fourth offense, referral to counselor. Review appropriate placement.
Zero Tolerance and Persistent Behavior Problems: These infractions are violations of education and/or penal code and
will result in appropriate actions which may result in transfer from Richland.
Zero tolerance:
 Possession of a weapon
 Fighting/harassment/intimidation
 Vandalism
 Profanity directed toward a staff member
Persistent behavior problems: Students engaged in repeated behaviors that violate school rules will be subject to review of
appropriate placement. These behaviors include but are not limited to:
 Classroom disruptions
 Bullying/harassment
 Trespassing on another school’s campus
 Loitering at the local businesses
 Possession of graffiti/tagging tools (including permanent markers, paint pens, etc.)
 Profanity
Additional Information:
Smoking:
All Orange Unified facilities, including Richland, are tobacco free zones. This means that there shall be no tobacco products
on campus. Also, any student, regardless of age, found smoking to or from school or at lunch is in violation of Education
Code and is subject to disciplinary proceedings which can include, required participation in a tobacco cessation program,
suspension, adjustment to an alternative program and/or citation by local law enforcement officers.
Skateboards/Bicycles and other personal transportation:
Riding of any personal transportation is prohibited on the campus. Any student violating this rule will be given a warning and
any subsequent violations will result in the item being confiscated. Students riding bicycles are to provide their own lock and
lock them up at the bike rack adjacent to the counseling office. Students riding skateboards must leave them in a designated
classroom during their school day. Students will not be permitted to carry skateboards from classroom to classroom.
ID Cards:
Students will be issued a plastic ID card upon enrollment at Richland. It is a requirement that students carry their ID card at
all times while on campus. There is a $5 replacement fee for lost or damaged ID cards. Students who choose not to wear the
ID card will be subject to disciplinary action by the school.
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RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL BEHAVIOR POLICIES (continued)
Electronic Devices:
Students are not allowed to use any type of electronic device (IPOD, cell phone, etc) in class during the school day or
during passing periods. Students caught using these devices will have them confiscated by school officials. Only a
parent/guardian may pick up the device after speaking with the school counselor or principal.
Dress Code:
Students are expected to wear clothing that is safe, appropriate and does not detract from the educational environment.
Any clothing that is deemed unsafe (chains, spike jewelry, etc.) will not be allowed. Also, any clothing that is
excessively revealing or has images that promote gangs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, etc. will not be allowed. RICHLAND
HAS A “NO HAT” POLICY: This means that students are not allowed to wear or display hats or beanies at school. If a
student is found with a hat or beanie on campus, it will be confiscated and returned only to a parent/guardian. Students
with hooded sweatshirts are not allowed to wear the hood while in classrooms.
RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL HAS A “ZERO TOLERANCE” POLICY REGARDING
THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION CODE VIOLATIONS:
Below you find a specific education code and a brief description pertaining to student violations and the grounds for suspension and
expulsion. A written copy of the codes is available in the principal’s office or you may go to the following website:
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/.html/edc_table_of_contents.html
48900 (a)(1)
48900 (a) (2)
48900 (b)
48900 ( c)
48900 (d)
48900 (e)
48900 (f)
48900 (g)
48900 (h)
48900 (i)
48900 (j)
48900 (k)
48900 (l)
48900 (m)
48900 (n)
48900 (o)
48900 (p)
48900 (q)
48900 (r)
48900.2
48900.3
48900.4
48900.7
48915(A1-A)
48915(A1-B)
48915(A1-C)
48915(A1-D)
48915(A1-E)
48915 (C-1)
48915 (C-2)
48915 (C-3)
48915 (C-4)
GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION
Mutual Combat – caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury
Willfully used force or violence on the person of an another
Weapons/Dangerous Objects *Refer to EC48915(A1-B) below (Both codes may apply to violation)
Possession of a controlled substance or an intoxicant of any kind
Offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any controlled substance *Refer to EC48915(A1-C) below (Both codes may
apply to violation)
Robbery/Extortion *Refer to EC48915(A1-D) below (Both codes may apply to violation)
Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or private property
Stole or attempted to steal school property or private property
Possessed or used tobacco or nicotine products
Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity
Possession, offered, arranged or negotiated to sell drug paraphernalia
Disruption of school activities or willfully defying the valid authority of school personnel
Knowingly received stolen school property or private property
Possession of an imitation firearm
Sexual Assault *Refer to EC48915(C4) below (Both codes apply to violation)
Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil who is a complaining witness
Offered, arranged to sell or sold the prescription drug Soma
Engaged in or attempted to engage in hazing
Bullying–Physical/verbal act, written or electronic communication, one or more acts committed by an individual or group
Engaged in sexual harassment
Attempted to cause, threatened to cause, or participated in an act of hate violence
Engaged in harassment, threats, or intimidation against a pupil or group of pupils
Engaged in terroristic threats against school officials or school property or both
MANDATED- PRINCIPAL MUST RECOMMEND AN EXPULSION
Causing serious physical injury to another person
Possession of any knife, explosive, or other dangerous object
Possession of any controlled substance identified in Health and Safety Code
Robbery or extortion
Assault or battery on any school employee
MANDATED- PRINCIPAL MUST RECOMMEND AN EXPULSION & BOARD MUST EXPELL
Possessing, selling, furnishing a firearm
Brandishing a knife at another person
Unlawfully selling a controlled substance
Committing or attempting to commit sexual assault (Penal Code 243.4, 261, 266c, 286, 288, or 289)
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SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS ALWAYS KNOW WHERE
THEY STAND IN ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS.
 Keep track of your assignments and test results.
THE CHARACTER
OF RICHLAND PEOPLE
R espect
 Check the Student Portal regularly!
I nitiative
 Meet all credit deadlines for partials and power reading.
C ompassion
 Check your Credit Status in the Counseling Office.
H onesty
 Refer to the Student Academic Plan you received at your
L earning for a lifetime
counselor meeting ( see page 10 of this handbook).
A ttitude “+”
 Use the Weekly Progress Report - in Counseling Office.
N ever give up
 Ask for help! Everyone wants to see you succeed.
D ependable
WHAT DOES “DOING MY BEST” LOOK LIKE?
EXCELLENT- I worked on the task until it was completed. I pushed myself to continue working on the task even when
difficulties arose or a solution was not immediately evident. I viewed difficulties that arose as opportunities to
strengthen my understanding.
GOOD - I worked on the task until it was completed. I pushed myself to continue working on the task even when
difficulties arose or a solution was not immediately evident.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT - I put some effort into the task, but I stopped working when difficulties arose.
UNACCEPTABLE - I put very little effort into the task.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
GRADES 9 - 12
CREDITS, ATTENDANCE AND GOOD BEHAVIOR
Credits
Freshman Seminar………5
Language Arts…………..40
Social Science……..……30
Mathematics……...…..…20
Science………………….20
YOUR HOME SCHOOL & TO EARN A DIPLOMA
ARE NEEDED TO RETURN TO
GRADE
11th
150 credits
12th
200 credits
(10 credits Coord or Physical Science)
(10 credits Coord or Life Science)
Health………………….…..5
Physical Education……...20
Fine Arts/Foreign Lang....10
Electives…………………80
Total…………….…….230
End of First
Semester
End of Second
Semester
170 credits
230 credits for
diploma*
*plus pass CAHSEE
Math & Eng-Lang Arts
NOTE: Students who earn 230 credits but do not pass both
CAHSEE exams receive a “Certificate of Completion”.
Students may re-take the CAHSEE the following year for a
passing score to earn a diploma.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: 90% positive and on time
BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS: Follow school rules
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TESTING SCHEDULE
Please make every effort to attend school on testing days!
CAHSEE – CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM TEST
Students are required to pass the CAHSEE Language Arts and Math Exams to receive a high
school diploma. Your counselor will place you in a CAHSEE prep class as needed.
November 6 & 7- 11th and 12th grade students who have not yet passed one or both tests.
March 18 & 19 - 12th grade students who have not yet passed one or both tests
May 13 & 14 - 11th grade students who have not yet passed one or both tests
CELDT – California English Language Development Test
DATES: Fall 2013 TBA
CST/STAR TESTING – Standard Testing and Reporting
DATES: April 14th – 25th
AB1802 – Mandatory Parent/Student Review of Student Credit Status
Appointments will be scheduled in December
Richland High School
Orange
California
This Certifies That
Your Name Here
Has satisfactorily completed a Course of Study prescribed for Graduation
by the Orange Unified School District and is therefore awarded this
Diploma
Given by the Board of Education on this date
Your Graduation Day
______________________________
President of the Board
______________________________
Clerk of the Board
NEVER GIVE UP!
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Superintendant
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Principal
REMEMBER THE GOAL!!
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
CLEAR YOUR DEMERITS!! UNCLEARED DEMERITS = • NO SCHOOL DANCES (any school) • NO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES/FIELD TRIPS • WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION CEREMONY 
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RICHLAND HS I.D. CARD
Students must carry ID card daily.
Must show card to be released at the gate.
Schedule must be verified to exit without ID
No charge for first ID card
Replacement cards are $5 OUSD SCHOOL BUS
OUSD bus pass applications are available in the principal’s office.
The OUSD BUS PASS OFFICE is located at 726 W. Collins
Phone # 538-8295.
Please contact the Transportation Office with questions about applications & routes.
Orange County Transit Authority Bus -OCTA
OCTA 30-Day Student Bus Pass $40
Pass sold in the principal’s office. Cash is the preferred form of payment.
Contact OCTA @ 560-5731 or go to www.octa.net for route information.
OUSD NUTRITION SERVICES
Meals are served at the Nutrition window next to the Library.
AM NUTRITION 9:28 - 9:45 A.M.
PM NUTRITION 1:03 - 1:18 P.M.
Applications for “Free and Reduced Price School Meals” are available in the office.
The OUSD NUTRITION SERVICES OFFICE is located at 726 W. Collins. Phone # 714 /997-6147.
Contact Nutrition Services with questions concerning the Free and Reduced meal program.
RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
THURSDAY JUNE 12, 2014
FRED KELLY STADIUM at El Modena High School
Cap & gowns are sold in May in the Main Office - $40
NOTE: Senior rings, photos & announcements not available through Richland HS.
Revised 7/30/13
2013-2014 CALENDAR
August 21 (Weds) ....................................................................... First Instructional Day
September 2 (Mon) .......................................................... Labor Day / Non School Day
September 10 (Tues) .............................. 6:30 – 7:30 pm BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
October 23 (Weds) ................................................ End of 1st Quarter / Minimum Day◄
October 29 (Tues).............................................................................. Non Student Day
November 5 (Tues) ............................................................................ Non Student Day
November 5 & 6 (Tues & Wed – Tentative Dates) .............................. CAHSEE Testing
November 11 (Mon) ................................................... Veteran’s Day / Non School Day
November 25 - 29 ..........................................................Thanksgiving Break (1 week)
December 16 - January 3 ....................................................... Winter Break (3 weeks)
January 6 (Mon)...................................................................................School Resumes
January 20 (Mon)......................................... Martin Luther King Day / Non School Day
January 24 (Fri) ...................................... End of 2nd Qtr/1st Semester / Minimum Day◄
February 14(Fri) ........................................................... Lincoln Day / Non Student Day
February 17 (Mon) ................................................Washington Day / Non Student Day
March 18 & 19 (Tues & Weds)............................................................ CAHSEE Testing
March 28 (Fri) ........................................................ End of 3rd Quarter /Minimum Day◄
March 31 - April 4 ..................................................................... Spring Break (1 week)
April 7 (Mon) ........................................................................................School Resumes
April STAR Testing ................................................................................... DATES TBA
April 15 (Tues Tentative) ................................. 6:30 to 7:30pm OPEN HOUSE NIGHT
May 13 & 14 (Tues & Weds) ............................................................... CAHSEE Testing
May 26 (Mon)............................................................. Memorial Day / Non School Day
June 11 (Wed) ........................................................ Awards Assembly /Minimum Day◄
June 12 (Thurs) .............................. Last School Day / GRADUATION / Minimum Day◄
AM Session
7:50 am to 12:13 pm
Periods 1 - 5
PM Session
10:35 am to 2:58 pm
Periods 4 - 8
RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
PERIOD
TIME
1
7:47 Warning Bell 7:50 - 8:38
2
8:40 - 9:28
Nutrition Break
9:28 - 9:43
3
9:45 - 10:33
4
10:35 - 11:23
5
11:25 - 12:13
6
12:15 - 1:03
Nutrition Break
1:03 - 1:18
7
1:20 - 2:08
8
2:10 - 2:58
► MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE: BOTH SESSIONS ATTEND FROM 7:50 am to 11:23 am ◄
Revised 8/2/13