Student Handbook
2010-2011
Alternative Education
Kaweah High School
Exeter Virtual High School
Exeter Opportunity School
Exeter Union High School District
*Manual para estudiante/padre
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Table of Contents
A Message from the Principal
2009- 2010 Calendars ..................................................................................................................
Daily schedules ..............................................................................................................................
Foggy Day Schedules ....................................................................................................................
The Importance of Regular Attendance ....................................................................................... 9
Absences .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Cutting Class ................................................................................................................................
Tardiness ................................................................................................................................. 12
Moving - Changing Schools ...................................................................................................... 12
Release Of Students During The School Day ........................................................................... 12
On-Campus Independent Study Program ........................................................................................ 12
Classroom & School-wide Behavior Plans ................................................................................. 13
Classroom Behavior Plan ................................................................................................................ 13
School-Wide Discipline Plan ............................................................................................................ 14
Academic Integrity .................................................................................................................... 14
Aerosol Cans ............................................................................................................................ 14
Bus Rules – To And From School............................................................................................. 14
Gambling .................................................................................................................................. 16
Cell Phones, Mp3 Players, & Electronics .................................................................................. 17
Dress And Grooming Rules ...................................................................................................... 17
Public Display Of Affection ....................................................................................................... 20
Fighting 20
Prohibited Areas ....................................................................................................................... 21
Hazing 21
Weapons On Campus .............................................................................................................. 21
Laser Pens Or Lights ................................................................................................................ 21
Student Searches ..................................................................................................................... 21
Search By Detection Canines ................................................................................................... 22
Illegal Substances .................................................................................................................... 22
Suspension .............................................................................................................................. 22
Marking Pen ............................................................................................................................. 22
Seeds 23
Tobacco 23
Sexual Harassment .................................................................................................................. 23
Closed Campus During Instructional Time................................................................................ 23
Visitors On Campus ................................................................................................................. 23
Skateboards/Roller Blades ....................................................................................................... 23
Vandalism - Defacing School Property .........................................................................................
Appeal Of Disciplinary Action .................................................................................................................................
Use of Facilities..............................................................................................................................
Library Computer/Media Lab Rules: .............................................................................................
Grades ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Course Credit ........................................................................................................................... 24
Repeating A Course ................................................................................................................. 24
Methods Of Grading ................................................................................................................. 24
Grade Point Average ................................................................................................................ 25
Progress Reports & Report Cards ............................................................................................ 25
Grade Access ...............................................................................................................................
College Credit ..............................................................................................................................
Physical Education .......................................................................................................................
Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................................
Additional Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................
Important Information For Students ...............................................................................................
Assemblies ...................................................................................................................................
Cafeteria.......................................................................................................................................
Emergency, Evacuation, & Lockdown Procedures .......................................................................
Fire Drill
Shower Bells ................................................................................................................................
Counseling Services .....................................................................................................................
Debt Owed List .............................................................................................................................
Lost And Found ............................................................................................................................
Lunch
Medication In School ....................................................................................................................
Parking
Pe Uniforms .................................................................................................................................
Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up .............................................................................................................
Supplies Telephone ......................................................................................................................
Textbooks.....................................................................................................................................
Vending Machines ........................................................................................................................
Video Camera System..................................................................................................................
APPENDICES ................................................................................................................................
Appendix 1 – Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion .........................................................................
Appendix 2 – Hazing ...........................................................................................................................
Appendix 3 – Sexual Harassment .......................................................................................................
Appendix 4 – Open Campus During Lunch Period ..............................................................................
Appendix 5 – Uniform Complaint Procedure ........................................................................................
Appendix 6 – Notice to Parents ...........................................................................................................
Parent/Student Rights In Identification, Evaluation And Placement ..............................................
Notice Of Parental Rights .............................................................................................................
Appendix 7 – Choosing Your Child’s School........................................................................................
Statutory School Attendance Alternatives .....................................................................................
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EXETER PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS
EXETER VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL
KAWEAH HIGH SCHOOL
Denis Akin , Principal
EXETER OPPORTUNITY
Kathy Rosas, Advising Associate
Welcome to Exeter Public Schools Alternative Education Programs
Dear Parents, Students and Friends,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Exeter Public Schools Educational Options; home to Kaweah
High School, Exeter Virtual High School and Exeter Opportunity High School. We cordially invite
all parents and family members to be a part of your student’s education. We know that behind every
successful student there are caring and involved family members. We invite you to be a part of our
school community by volunteering for the School Site Council (SSC), the District Advisory
Committee (DAC) or volunteer to help in the classroom or at the Boys & Girls Club Teen Center.
Our goal is to provide educational options which offer your student multiple opportunities to succeed
academically and represent a person of character. Our motto is simple:
HARVEST YOUR POTENTIAL
We have high academic standards for all of our students. We strive to have all of our students perform
on grade level and to hold each student accountable to meet the grade level academic standards set by
Exeter Public Schools and the state of California. By maintaining academic rigor and ensuring
student proficiency, our students are able to make successful transitions and meet the high school
graduation requirements as applicable.
Our staff is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment. We have a well-designed
Discipline Plan that clearly outlines the expectations of student behavior. Our plan includes a
Positive Behavior Support System of choices and consequences that are designed to assist our
students in making good life choices and achieving academic success. If we can be of any
assistance to your student, please don't hesitate to give us a call, come see us, or send us an email. We want this school year to be successful for you and your student!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Akin
Principal
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KAWEAH HIGH SCHOOL
BELL SCHEDULE
2010-2011
REGULAR SCHEDULE
Warning
Period 1
Passing Period
Period 2
Break
7:55
7:55 – 8:55
8:55 – 8:57
8:57 – 9:57
9:57 – 10:05
60minutes
2 minutes
60 minutes
8 minutes
Period 3
Passing Period
Period 4
Lunch
Passing Period
Period 5
Passing Period
Period 6
10:05 – 11:05
11:05- 11:07
11:07 – 12:07
12:07 – 12:37
12:37 – 12:39
12:39 – 1:39
1:39 – 1:45
1:45 – 2:45
60 minutes
2 minutes
60 minutes
30 minutes
2 minutes
60 minutes
4minutes
60 minutes
MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE
Warning
Period 1
Passing Period
Period 2
Break
7:55
7:55 – 8:30
8:30 – 8:32
8:32 – 9:02
9:02 – 10:10
30minutes
2 minutes
30 minutes
8 minutes
Period 3
Passing Period
Period 4
Passing Period
Period 5
Passing Period
Period 6
Lunch
10:10 – 10:40
10:40 - 10:42
10:42 – 11:12
11:12 – 11:14
11:14 – 11:44
11:44 – 11:46
11:46 – 12:16
12:16 – 12:46
30 minutes
2 minutes
30 minutes
2 minutes
30minutes
2 minutes
30minutes
30 minutes
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WEDNESDAY LATE START
Teacher
Warning
Period 1
Passing Period
Period 2
Break
Passing Period
Period 3
Passing Period
Period 4
Lunch
Passing Period
Period 5
Passing Period
Period 6
7:45 – 8:50
8:48
8:50 – 9:40
9:40 – 9:42
9:42 – 10:32
10:32 – 10:40
10:40 – 10:42
10:42 – 11:32
11:32 – 11:34
11:34 – 12:24
12:24 – 12:54
12:54 – 12:56
12:56 – 1:46
1:46 – 1:50
1:50 – 2:45
50 minutes
2 minutes
50 minutes
8 minutes
2 minutes
50 minutes
2 minutes
50 minutes
30 minutes
2 minutes
50 minutes
4 minutes
55 minutes
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FOGGY DAY PROCEDURE
BUS SCHEDULE
In accordance with Vehicle Code Section 34501.6, Exeter Public Schools’ buses
shall not operate when atmospheric conditions reduce visibility to 200 feet or less.
Media will announce foggy day transportation scheduling for Exeter Public
Schools by indicating one of the plans listed below, using only the letter
designation, such as Plan “A.” Parents and students should be familiar with these
plans. Parents are urged to use caution in determining how conditions affect their
student’s method of getting to and from school. Parents may opt to send
Kindergarten – 12th grade students after the fog has lifted. Students will not be
penalized if tardy due to the fog.
PLAN “A”
When this announcement is made, it will indicate:
1.
Ground fog exists in certain isolated areas throughout the
Exeter Union/Exeter Union High School Districts
2.
Bus transportation and classes will start on regular schedules
PLAN “B”
When this announcement is made, it will indicate:
1.
Bus transportation will be delayed by one and one-half (1 ½)
hours
2.
Cross town buses will run twice – 7:30 A.M. and 9:00 A.M.
3.
Classes will start on regular schedule
4.
Changes, if necessary, will be announced at approximately
8:30 A.M.
PLAN “C”
When this announcement is made, it will indicate:
1.
All morning bus routes will be cancelled, including A.M. and
P.M. Kindergarten bus routes
2.
Cross town buses will run twice – 7:30 A.M. and 9:00 A.M.
3.
Classes will start on the regular schedule
4.
Buses will be dispatched on all “school-to-home” routes on the
regular day schedule
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ROAD AND TELEVISION STATIONS USED TO ANNOUNCE PLANS
KTHX – Dial AM 1400
KXEX – Dial AM 1550
KSEQ – Dial FM 97.4
KMPH – Dial FM 107.5
KJOP – Dial AM 1270
KJUG – Dial FM 106.7
KMJ - Dial AM 580
KVPT – TV Channel 18 KFSN – TV Channel 30 KSEE – TV Channel 24
TRANSPORTATION FOGGY DAY INFORMATION PHONE NUMBER:
592-5573
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EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Exeter Union High School District and each of its school sites have plans and preparations for
major emergency situations. It is the belief of the school district that the reactions of people in
emergencies depend upon their training. The staff and students of Kaweah High School, Exeter
Community Day Schools, Independent Study, are trained and drilled regularly to ensure the
safety of our students.
School buildings are designed to be safe, and inspections are made frequently made to prevent
possible mishaps. In addition, school personnel are trained in first aid. In the event of an
emergency, the primary concern of the staff is the safety and welfare of our students.
Please reinforce with your student the need to obey school staff (i.e., principal, teachers, office
personnel, maintenance personnel, bus drivers, etc.). If an emergency occurs while walking or
riding a bicycle (to or from school), students should be instructed to continue toward their
destination.
Parents are asked to do the following in case of an emergency:
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Do not telephone the school. Telephone lines will be needed for emergency
communication
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Do not drive to the school. Streets should be as open as possible for emergency vehicles
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Turn on your radio to the local station. Information and instructions for picking up
students during or after the emergency will be given by radio personnel
Students will be allowed to leave the campus as permitted by emergency personnel. Parents may
request their student at the west gate entrance to the campus. Parents are then to move to the east
gate entrance. There student will be released to them there.
In conjunction with the Office of Emergency Services, we urge every family to make home
emergency plans and preparations.
If you have any questions about the emergency preparedness program, please contact the school
principal at 592-9467.
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The Importance of Regular Attendance
Kaweah Attendance Office Phone Number 592-9467
ABSENCES
For accounting purposes, there is no such thing as an excused absence. It is vitally important
that students be in class unless they are ill. It is important not to remove students for vacation
trips or other non-essential reasons. Compulsory attendance laws require that we verify
reasons for all student absences. The State of California considers any student absent 4 or
more times per year to be a habitual truant.
The reason for an absence must be verified by a note or telephone call from a parent or
guardian regardless of the age of the student. Parents must call every day the student is
absent. Students, 18 years old or more and who do not live with a parent may verify their own
absence.
Parents are encouraged to telephone the attendance office and verify absence reasons by
leaving a recorded message. A parent or guardian should telephone the school to clear their
child’s absence by dialing Kaweah at 592-9467, Community Day Schools, Independent Study
and Adult Education at 592-4420. The attendance office telephone number is available for
messages 24 hours a day. At Kaweah, if you reach the automated message menu, dial 225 for
the Attendance Line. You may leave your message in English or in Spanish. Please be sure to
clearly state your name, your student’s name, the reason and length of the absence, and a
daytime phone number. Students have three days to clear an absence. If an absence is not
cleared by a note or a telephone call from a parent or guardian within the three-day time period,
it will be processed as a cut (truancy). Students absent three or more days must have a note
from the doctor. All unverified absences are considered unexcused and will accrue toward
truancy. It is the student’s responsibility to make up any school work missed as a result of
absence.
The State Education Code mandates that the only excused absences from school are for jury
duty, funerals (of immediate family), illness, quarantine, and appointments for professional
medical treatments. All other absences are recorded as unexcused. Occasionally parents feel
the need to take their children out of school for important non-school activities. Since these
absences must by law, be officially listed as unexcused, it is important that arrangements for
independent study contracts be made well in advance.
The principal or attendance clerk is responsible for determining the category of absence and will
indicate the type of clearance for each absentee:
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Excused Absence: School is notified of student’s illness, doctor or dentist appointment,
or funeral for immediate family
Warranted Absence: Parent/Guardian must notify school prior to the absence and
obtain the school’s approval. The absence may only be cleared ahead of time
Unexcused Absence: Absent with the knowledge of parent/guardian, but not within
definition of the State Department of Education for excused absences. The absence
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must be cleared upon a student’s return; otherwise, it will be processed as a cut
(truancy)
Cut (Truancy): Student has not provided evidence that parent/guardian was aware of
absence
School Activity: School responsible for the absence. The absence is excused
Suspension: School is aware of reason for absence. The parent does not need to be
cleared by parent/guardian
Students arriving at school after 8:15 A.M. must sign in at the attendance office. Students
leaving campus must be signed out by parent/guardian in the office as they depart campus and
must sign back in at the office if they return prior to the close of the school day.
Absences due to a student's involvement in a school-related activity, at which school personnel
are present, are excused. It is the student's responsibility to make up any work missed as a
result of a student activity absence. The request for make up assignments must be made
immediately following the student activity absence.
When classes are missed it is the responsibility of the student to ask for and complete makeup
work. Generally, makeup work for unexcused absences is permitted, but the teacher's approval
is required. For each day of absence, the student will be allowed a makeup day to obtain,
complete, and turn in any missed assignments. For any additional makeup time required, the
student must make special arrangements with the teacher. The maximum time for completing
makeup work regardless of the length of absence is two weeks.
S.A.R.B.
Student Attendance Review Board
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WHAT IS IT?
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S.A.R.B. is the Student Attendance Review Board
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California law says that:
o all children between the ages of 6 and 18 must attend school
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all children must attend regularly and arrive on time.
WHAT HAPPENS?
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3rd Unexcused Absence or 3rd Unexcused Tardy or 10th day of Illness
st
o The parent will receive 1 S.A.R.B. Letter
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4th Unexcused Absence or 4th Unexcused Tardy or 15th day of Illness
nd
o Parent will receive 2 S.A.R.B. Letter
o Meeting (Mini-S.A.R.B.) with parent will be requested
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5th Unexcused absence or 5th Unexcused Tardy or 20th day of Illness
rd
o Parent will receive 3 S.A.R.B. Letter
The 3rd letter makes the ATTENDANCE problem a LEGAL PROBLEM!
WHAT ARE THE RESULTS?
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Your student’s attendance can be monitored for the rest of his/her public
education life
You may be required to sign a contract
You may be required to appear in court
You may be fined
You may have to perform community service
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CUTTING CLASS
The term “Cutting Class” or “Cut” refers to any time a student is not in his assigned class without
prior permission from the assigned teacher or to any absence from class that has not been
appropriately cleared.
TARDINESS
The first few minutes of each class are among the most important because instructors begin by
providing a set for the day and critical instruction. Students are expected to be in their assigned
area or class ready to work when the class start-up bell sounds at 8:00 AM. Any student not in
his/her assigned area or class when the start-up bell sounds will receive a “tardy”. Tardiness is
addressed through the Discipline Plan. Excessive tardiness will be reported to the School
Attendance Review Board for possible action. Student arrival at school after 8:15 AM requires
sign-in at the Front Office. It is the student’s responsibility to make up any school work missed
as a result of absence.
MOVING - CHANGING SCHOOLS
If a student has to leave school because he/she is moving or transferring, the parent/guardian
must contact the Front Office. Failure to do this will result in a delay or refusal in transferring
records and may result in receiving an unexcused absence for every day your whereabouts are
unknown.
RELEASE OF STUDENTS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
Students will not be permitted to leave school with any person who is not their parent, guardian
or emergency contact person (previously authorized in writing by the parent or guardian).
Individuals picking up students may be required to show valid identification. Students leaving
campus must sign out at the Front Office as they depart.
ON-CAMPUS INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM
Independent study is an optional alternative instructional program used for credit recovery
purposes or Independent study may be used to provide expanded opportunities for study,
research, and/or application of knowledge.
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that a written independent study agreement, as
prescribed by law, exists for each participating student. A copy of this agreement shall be
maintained on file. Independent study may be used to provide expanded opportunities for
study, research, and/or application of knowledge. The minimum duration of the on-campus
independent study contract must be for five consecutive days per term only. When
circumstances justify a longer time, the Superintendent or designee may honor the request of
an individual student or his/her parent/guardian to extend the maximum length.
EXETER VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM
Exeter Public Schools offers a Hybrid Virtual High School as an educational option for students
who meet the criteria set forth by the district. We use cutting-edge technology which enables
students to access curriculum and learn off campus while being supported by Exeter Public
Schools highly-qualified teachers. State standards are adhered to, with required attendance,
standardized testing and rigorous assessments. Students receive credits based upon the work
completed.
Course offerings include: Advanced Placement courses, COS courses, Computers, CAHSEE
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Prep, core and elective courses required for high school graduation. For a complete listing of
courses and a further explanation of the program please call Mrs. Akin at 592-9467 or email
dakin@exeter.k12.ca.us.
Classroom & School-wide Behavior Plans
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR PLAN
Exeter Public Schools students are expected to be respectful at all times, responsible in
department, and diligent in study. In order for students to learn and teachers to teach,
the following Classroom Behavior Plan is effect in all classrooms:
1. STUDENT ARE REQUIRED TO:
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Come to class on time prepared to work.
Do not disrupt the class.
Respect other people and their property.
Obey all classroom rules.
2. CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR:
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1st STEP - Student is verbally warned by the teacher; student signs Step 1.
2nd STEP - Student/teacher conference held; student signs Step 2.
3rd STEP - Teacher/parent/student conference held; teacher may assign detention;
student signs Step 3.
4th STEP - Counselor/parent/student/teacher contact. (Student cannot be moved
beyond Step 4 until the teacher makes direct contact with the student’s
parent(s); disciplinary action* taken by the teacher; student signs Step 4.
5th STEP - Student referred to Counselor for Student Review Board consideration;
appropriate disciplinary action taken; student signs Step 5
6th STEP - Student is placed on a behavior contract, recommended to SARB
committee for behavior and reviewed for possible transfer to Community
Day School. They can be removed from class with a withdrawal “W/F” (No
Credit) for the remainder of the term.
3. *Disciplinary action may include: Loss of privileges, Saturday School, community service, inhouse suspension, or out-of-school suspension.
4. Any student removed from a class with a "W/F - No Credit” will be referred to the Student
Review Board and will be transferred to an alternative educational program upon earning a
second “W/F – No Credit” in any term.
5. The STEP sequence, above, addresses classroom behavior. Other behavior issues
(including, but not limited to, defiance, insubordination, or severe misconduct will result in a
disciplinary referral. Consequences may include suspension and/or expulsion and referral to
law enforcement.
6. Students have an Assertive Step Form in each class and begin a new form every semester.
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For More Information, Refer to Appendix 1 - Education Code 48900 Grounds for Suspension and
Expulsion. The complete EPS Discipline Plan is available upon request.
SCHOOL-WIDE DISCIPLINE PLAN
Exeter Public Schools insists on being a drug and alcohol free school and will not tolerate
violence or threats of violence, disrespectful behavior, weapons, or destruction of property.
Students who do not adhere to these policies will be held accountable by measures up to and
including suspension, expulsion and criminal prosecution. The following School-Wide Behavior
Plan, including but not limited to the following rules/practices, is in effect on all Exeter Public
School campus facilities and at all school related events and activities:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The maintenance of academic integrity is a priority at all campuses.
1. Cheating, in any form, is strictly prohibited. Cheating defined: Obtaining or providing any
help on an assignment that is to be completed solely by an individual student. This definition
applies to:
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Tests or projects
Individual projects and/or research
Individual homework, when so designated
Other teacher assigned/designated work.
2. Suspicion of cheating may result in the decision by the teacher to have the student retake
the test and/or redo the assignment.
3. Penalties for cheating:
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First Offense.
 Parent notification by instructor/administrator.
 Referral filed with the principal.
 Grade of “0" on the work.
 Student counseled as to seriousness of offense.
Second Offense:
 Parent notification by the principal.
 Grade of “0"on the work/assignment.
 Referral for disciplinary action.
 Student removed from the class with a final grade of “F”.
4. Circumstances may occur which result in immediate Second Offense Consequences.
AEROSOL CANS
Aerosol cans (for example - paint, hair products, pepper spray, etc.) are not permitted. Special
permission to have such product may be obtained for special projects or activities. Ask first.
BUS RULES – TO AND FROM SCHOOL
Exeter Public Schools will generally provide bus transportation for students who reside outside
the City of Exeter, but within the boundaries of the Exeter Union High School District. In order
to ride school provided transportation, students must obey state transportation laws and
cooperate with the bus driver at all times. The school district is not compelled by law to furnish
transportation. The privilege of riding an EPS bus may be denied to anyone at any time. Bus
privileges are administered by the transportation department.
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BUS CONDUCT
Bus transportation is a privilege extended only to students who display good conduct while
preparing to ride, riding or leaving the bus. Continued disorderly conduct or persistent refusal to
submit to the authority of the driver shall be sufficient reason for a student to be denied
transportation.
The Superintendent or designee shall establish regulations related to bus conduct, bus driver
authority, and the suspension of riding privileges. The Governing Board shall make these rules
available to parents/guardians and students.
Video cameras may be used on school buses to monitor student behavior while traveling to and
from school and school activities. The Board believes that such monitoring will deter misconduct
and help to ensure the safety of students and staff. Students found to be in violation of the
district's bus conduct rules shall be subject to discipline in accordance with district policy and
regulations.
At the discretion of the Superintendent or designee, school bus video recordings also may be
used to resolve complaints by students and/or parents/guardians and to help employees
maintain discipline.
Because school bus passengers' behavior can directly affect their safety and the safety of
others, the following regulations apply at all times when students are riding a school bus,
including school activity trips.
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Students being transported are under the direct authority of the driver.
Students are to take or change to any seats assigned to them by the driver. Students
are not to save seats.
No one is to leave a seat while the bus in motion, nor lie down in seats or aisles.
Students must remain seated, facing the front of the bus.
There is to be no shoving or scuffling while boarding or waiting to board the bus.
Students are to be at loading points before the bus arrives.
There will be no food, drinks, or eating permitted on buses.
Smoking and lighting of matches or lighters will be prohibited at all times.
Paper or other debris are not to be thrown on the floor of the bus.
Heads, arms, and bodies are to be kept inside the bus at all times.
No object of any kind is to be thrown from the bus.
All windows are to be closed at the end of the run.
All emergency exits will be kept clear at all times. Nothing is to be placed on back
shelves of the bus.
All musical instruments are to be kept in their cases while traveling.
There will be no unnecessary noise, especially in cities or near railroad tracks.
Students are to report promptly any damage to seats or other parts of the bus where
they are sitting in order that they may not be charged with responsibility for such
damage.
No pets or animals of any kind are permitted on the bus.
There is to be no fighting or scuffling inside the bus.
Harassing other students is prohibited on or off of the bus.
Students are not to use obscene or profane language on or off of the school bus.
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Riders who fail to comply with the above rules shall be reported to the school principal, who
shall determine the severity of the misconduct and take action accordingly. In all instances of
misconduct, the rider and his/her parent/guardian shall be given notice and warning. In the case
of a severe violation or repeated offenses, the rider may be denied transportation for a period of
time determined by the principal, up to the remainder of the school year.
The Bus driver shall not deny transportation except as directed by the principal / director of
transportation.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is provided to and from Kaweah High School via regularly established school bus
routes. Students who ride the bus to school are expected to ride the bus home. Students must
obey state transportation rules and cooperate with the bus driver at all times. Surveillance
cameras have been added for everyone’s protection. Remember, riding the bus is a privilege
that can be revoked at any time with good cause. Enjoy the service but be respectful of our
need for safety at all times. The privilege of riding the bus may be denied to anyone at any time.
Students have the privilege of riding as long as their behavior warrants it. Bus privileges are
administered by the transportation department, according to the following procedures and
guidelines:
1.
Passengers should stand back in an orderly line at pick-up points until the
bus comes to a complete halt.
2.
Passengers shall enter the bus in an orderly fashion and go directly to a
seat. Students are not to change seats.
3.
All passengers are to remain seated while the bus is in motion.
4.
Loud talking scuffling, throwing objects, and/or changing seats are
examples of activities that distract the driver from safe operation of the bus.
Such actions, or any other action by the rider that creates a safety hazard
by demanding unnecessary attention from the driver, are deemed
misconduct.
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A rider who is guilty of misconduct will be reported to the transportation
Director and the principal for disciplinary action. Students may lose their
bus privileges for as long as a full school year. Transportation pick-up and
drop-off points are as follows:
Exeter
 Pick-up:
o 7:35 Palm and Filbert
o 7:40 Chestnut Avenue between D and E street, by the library
 Drop-off:
o Chestnut Avenue (between F & G @ RR tracks)
o G Street (between Pine & Palm)
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Students living in the outlying areas (Lemon Cove, Lindcove, or Outside Creek area) may check
with the Transportation Department at 592-5573 for information regarding their pick-up and
drop-off times and location.
GAMBLING
Gambling of any kind is prohibited.
CELL PHONES, MP3 PLAYERS, & ELECTRONICS
Pagers, MP3 players, cameras, CD players, video equipment, and other electronic devices are
not permitted on campus. Cell phones must be turned off and not visible during school hours.
Sending or reading text messages, checking the time, taking photos, or any other use of cell
phone devices on campus is prohibited. Electronic devices may be taken and returned to the
student at the end of the day if this policy is violated. Proof of ownership may be required to
release property. A second electronic devise offense will result and will require parents to
retrieve the cell phone. Students who persist in the use or display of electronic devices are
subject to disciplinary action.
The school is not responsible for stolen, lost or damaged devices. Students bring these items to
school at their own risk.
DRESS AND GROOMING RULES
Exeter Public Schools believes that all students should wear clothing to school that fits well, is
clean and neat, reflects pride in oneself, is conducive to the learning process and demonstrates
respect for school. It is the mission of the school district not only to provide academic education
but also to provide education in morals, manners, dress and grooming because these are
elements of good citizenship. Research has shown that student dress and appearance affect
student attitudes and conduct. These guidelines are intended to define “appropriate student
attire” and personal grooming. Their purpose is to prevent disruption of the classroom
atmosphere, enhance classroom decorum, and eliminate disruption of the learning process. It is
also intended to help protect the health and welfare of individual students.
The following Dress and Grooming Rules are in effect:
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Hair must be clean and neatly groomed.
Shoes must be worn at all times.
Commercial lettering or printing will be allowed on shirts and sweatshirts as long as it is
acceptable for school attire. Crude or vulgar printing or pictures depicting drugs,
alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or those that are sexually suggestive or depict violence
or weapons are not permitted.
Presence of any apparel, head gear, jewelry, accessory, notebook, tattoo, body
piercing, or other manner of grooming which, by nature of its color, arrangement,
trademark or any other attribute, denotes membership in gangs, or which advocates
racial, ethnic or religious prejudice, drug use, violence, intimidation, or disruptive
behavior is prohibited.
Presence of any apparel, jewelry, body piercing or accessory which creates a potential
safety hazard to the student or others is prohibited.
Attire which may be used as a weapon is not allowed. This includes, but is not limited
to, chains, wallet chains, and items with spikes or studs.
Caps and other types of head coverings/bandanas will not be worn or displayed by
either males or females on school property including buses, vans, etc. during the
normal school day. Students who participate in school-sponsored co-curricular and
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extracurricular activities may not wear or display hats, caps, and other types of head
covering/bandanas unless the hat is a part of the uniform. (Exceptions may be
provided for religious practice or during special event activities as approved by the
Principal. Hats worn solely for protection from the sun and which are made of pliable
canvas material with a 3-6 inch brim around the entire circumference of the hat sporting
no insignia/logo.
Clothing must conceal undergarments at all times.
Clothing must not be disruptive to the educational process.
Clothing length must be sufficient to cover underwear when sitting, standing or bending.
In addition, the length must meet the following criteria:
o Shorts, skirts, and culottes must have an inseam of 3.5 inches or more.
o Skirts and dresses, including slits and open seams, must be no shorter than 4
inches from the top of the knee while standing.
o Bare midriffs are prohibited. A blouse or shirt must be long enough so that at no
time the midriff shows. Straps must be at least 1 inch in width. No tube or halter,
low-cut, “off the shoulder” or revealing tops are permitted. Tank tops/sleeveless
undershirts (Basketball jersey style with scooped front, back and armholes) are
allowed if worn with a t-shirt.
o Undergarments shall be covered at all times.
No clothing may be worn that is cut-off, ragged, torn, or unhemmed. Clothing which is
manufactured with fraying is permissible.
“See through” or “fish net” type of garment may not be worn unless worn over a
garment which meets all dress code standards.
All pants, shorts or coveralls must be fitted and worn at the waist. ”Waist” is defined as
the area at or above the top of the hips. Straps for coveralls must be properly clipped
at the shoulders. Pants, shorts, and overalls are too baggy when the two pant side
seams of an individual pant leg are brought to the front of the mid-thigh and side seams
touch.
Coaches and teachers in classes, such as shop, P. E., etc., may impose more stringent
requirements than the above consistent with the health, educational and safety needs
of the particular school program, sport and/or class.
Kaweah High School
To ensure the safety of all students, the following items are prohibited:
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Predominantly solid red or blue shirts or any color denoting gang affiliation
Customized shoelaces in red or blue or any color denoting gang affiliation
Socks colored red, blue or any color denoting gang affiliation
Clothing with wording indicating gang affiliation or criminal lifestyle.
Prison jackets/prison styles
Non-metallic crosses worn visibly (blue, red, black, etc.)
Any clothing displaying sports logos, of professional or collegiate teams
Gothic, Old English print on apparel, books, assignments
Canvas webbing-style, solid-colored belts in red, blue, brown, or white with single
or multiple metal belt buckles with symbols or lettering indication gang affiliation.
Any articles of clothing indicating racial or societal hate groups.
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Any attire found to be inappropriate by the school administration.
The following is a partial list of items that are not to display any of the messages listed
above:
any apparel
badge
jewelry
symbol
emblem
belt, belt buckle
notebook
sign
accessory
tattoo
The school administration shall have the discretion to prohibit any other
attire or items that do not meet the criteria listed in the dress code.
Students not in compliance with these regulations will be reported to the
Tulare County Sheriff Department’s Gang Task Force as well as the
Probation Department when appropriate.
 Violations of the dress code will result in the following actions:
1st INCIDENT:
Parent/guardian will be notified; student will change into acceptable garments if
immediately available or be provided with temporary attire until the school day is
complete.
2nd INCIDENT:
Parent/guardian will be notified; student will change into acceptable garments if
immediately available or be provided with temporary attire until the school day is
complete. Loss of class time for dress code violations will be minimized. An
appropriate consequence will be assigned.
3rd INCIDENT:
The student will be suspended from school for defiance (may be off or oncampus suspension) for one day or a student may be required to perform
community service on school grounds during non-school hours in lieu of
suspension.
4th INCIDENT:
The student will be suspended from school for defiance (may be off or oncampus suspension). Student will be referred to Student Review Board.
Dress Code for Opportunity High School
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Students may only wear plain gray or black T-shirts. No prints or other colors
allowed. Gray or black sweatshirts may be worn during inclement weather.
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Students may only wear blue or black jeans, khaki or black slacks, or shorts, so
long as they abide by the dress code.
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Students may wear appropriate belts provided they do not have hanging strap.
GANG ACTIVITY
*ACCORDING TO THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE II, CHAPTER 4.7, SECTION
437, REGULATIONS FOR THE CALIFORNIA GANG, CRIME, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM A GANG IS DEFINED AS:
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(g) “gang” means a group of people who form an alliance for a common purpose, engage in
criminal activity, and follow one or more of these criteria: have a common name, have a
structured dress style, have a common symbol, frequently congregate on and claim a
geographical location, and associate on a regular and continual basis.
Any type of gang activity on school grounds is a violation of both the California Ed. Code Law and Penal
Code Law. Thus, Kaweah High School, Exeter Virtual High School, Exeter Opportunity School will not
tolerate any kind of gang activity, including, but not limited to: clothing, jewelry, shoes, shoelaces,
backpacks, writing or pictures, tagging, hand signs, whistling, or affiliation with gang members, etc. (ED.
Code 35183)
“GANG RELATED APPAREL” IS HAZARDOUS TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE SCHOOL
ENVIRONMENT. THE GANG PREVENTION UNIT CONSISTENTLY UPDATES THE SUBTLETIES OF
THE CONSTANTLY CHANGING GANG REGALIA AND GANG AFFILIATION PRACTICES
CURRENTLY TAKING PLACE IN GANGS. RECENTLY, IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO OUR
ATTENTION THAT VARIOUS SPORTS AND CLOTHING LOGOS ARE CONSIDERED GANG RELATED
THEREFORE; IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP OUR CAMPUS SAFE FOR ALL STUDENTS WE WILL NOT
TOLERATE ANY “GANG RELATED APPAREL”.
VANDALISM, THEFT AND GRAFFITI
The Governing Board considers vandalism a very serious matter. Vandalism includes the negligent,
willful, or unlawful damaging or theft of any district-owned real or personal property, including the writing
of graffiti.
Any district student who commits an act of vandalism shall be subject to disciplinary action by the district
and also may be prosecuted through other legal means. If reparation of damages is not made, the district
also may withhold the student’s grades, diploma and/of transcripts in accordance with law. BP 5131.5
(ED CODE 48900 f)
*Due to issues regarding tagging and graffiti students are not allowed to use or bring permanent
markers to school or any other instrument that could deface school property.
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION
Excessive public display of affection toward another student is considered inappropriate school
behavior. A public display of affection must be limited to hand holding. Any kiss, regardless of
the degree of passion, is not appropriate on the high school campus, adjacent area, or any high
school event. Students who violate this rule will face disciplinary action up to and including
suspension from school,
FIGHTING
Fighting is a serious offense. The California Education Code defines fighting as: "Causing,
attempting to cause or threatening to cause physical injury to another person." EUHS defines
fighting in the same way. Any student involved in a fight will face severe disciplinary action and
may be removed from campus. If, after a fight, a student is permitted to continue attending the
school site, the student and his parents will be required to sign a “Fighting Contract” in which the
student agrees to not fight again. The “Fighting Contract” remains in effect until a student
graduates. The terms of the contract include NO FIGHTING: (1) while the student is on the
school grounds; (2) while going to and coming from school; (3) during, or while going to or
coming from a school sponsored activity; (4) during the lunch period whether on or off campus.
Under the definition of fighting, students do not have to throw punches to be considered fighting.
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PROHIBITED AREAS
Students must remain in the quad area during the instructional day. Climbing a fence to exit the
campus is prohibited. Because of identified behaviors, individuals may be restricted from
specific areas on campus.
HAZING
Engaging in or taking part in hazing or committing any act that injures, degrades, or disgraces
any other person attending school is specifically prohibited. The practice of harassing a student
verbally or physically or physically on their birthday is considered harassment. This type of
activity is considered a serious offense and may result in suspension and/or expulsion.
For More Information, Refer to Appendix 2 - Hazing
WEAPONS ON CAMPUS
Weapons of any kind, or any item that can be used as a weapon, or any item that resembles a
weapon are prohibited. Knives of any size or blade length are not permitted on campus. Guns
(real, toy, paintball, and/or Airsoft) are not permitted. Students found in possession of a weapon
will face severe disciplinary action which may result in suspension, expulsion, possible transfer
to a different alternative education program, and/or referral to law enforcement.
LASER PENS OR LIGHTS
Laser pens or laser lights are not permitted on campus or at any school facility or activity or in
any school vehicle at any time
STUDENT SEARCHES
School properties may be inspected by school authorities in the interest of maintenance, health,
and safety. Inspection of drugs, narcotics, alcohol, weapons, poisons and missing properties
are matters relating to health and safety and may be regarded as reasonable purposes for
inspection by school personnel. A student's personal property and belongings may be searched
if reasonable cause has been established that the student is in violation of any items listed
under Education Code 48900.
In an effort to provide a safe and secure learning environment in our schools, Exeter Union High
School District has implemented the use of metal detectors to facilitate searches at Exeter
Community Day School and Kaweah High School.
The purpose of the metal detectors is to serve as a deterrent to students who might bring
harmful items onto campus. Metal detectors will be used to search students for weapons.
The following procedures shall be followed when making metal detector scans:
1. Before use, the student shall be asked to empty his/her pockets of metallic objects.
2. If an initial activation occurs, the student shall be asked to remove other metallic objects
he/she may be wearing (e.g., belt and jewelry) and the student will be scanned a second
time.
3. If the activation is not eliminated or explained, staff shall escort the student to a private
area.
4. In the private area, an expanded search shall be conducted by a staff member of the
same gender of the student, in the presence of another district employee.
5. The search shall be limited to the detection of weapons.
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If you have any questions or concerns regarding this program, please contact Denise Akin,
principal, Kaweah High School 592-9467.
SEARCH BY DETECTION CANINES
Non-aggressive, professionally-trained, detection canines will be used on a random and
unannounced basis to alert to the presence of substances prohibited by law and/or District
policy. When a search is conducted, students will be escorted from the classroom or facility
leaving personal property behind. The detection canines we then be permitted to enter the
classroom with the trainer and a school official to conduct the search. Detection canines may
also be used to search school facilities unoccupied by students, the parking lots, and student
vehicles. Under no circumstance will the detection canines be permitted to search students.
ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
It is the policy of Exeter Public Schools to take positive action through education, counseling,
parental involvement, medical referral, and police referral in the handling of incidents in school
involving the possession, sale, and/or use of illegal substances.
MEDICATION IN SCHOOL
Medication is given at school, when absolutely necessary for adequate treatment for the
child provided there is:
1. A request in writing from the parent stating the child's physician has
ordered medication to be given at school.
2. An order in writing from the physician giving instructions for medication the type, dosage, and the method of administration. Time limit must be
stated, such as: order effective 3 months, 6 months, etc.
3. Medication that is clearly labeled in the original prescription container and
stored in the office.
The school no longer is allowed to dispense non-prescription medication. As a result, aspirin,
Tylenol and other popular minor pain medications ARE NOT AND CANNOT BE
AVAILABLE through the high school office.
SUSPENSION
Students suspended in-school or off-campus for one full day or more are restricted from
participating in all school events and activities during the term of suspension. A student
suspended on Friday, or a Friday and the following Monday, may not participate in any weekend
school activities. Suspended students are prohibited by California Education Code from being
on any public school campus or facility during the term of suspension.
MARKING PEN
The possession or use of any type of marking pen (permanent or otherwise) is prohibited. Use
or possession of a marking pen will result in appropriate disciplinary action.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS, ETC.
Students are not permitted to bring fountain drinks or any other opened container of
Gatorade, juice, soda, etc. on campus. Drinks brought to school will be confiscated and
disposed.
GUM
Gum is not permitted on campus because of the clean-up problems they cause.
Students chewing gum on campus are subject to disciplinary action.
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SEEDS
The eating of unshelled sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds prohibited.
TOBACCO
Exeter Public Schools is a tobacco-free environment. The use or possession of tobacco in any
form on campus or at a school function or event is prohibited.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
All forms of sexual harassment are prohibited on any Alternative Education Campus as defined
by Education Code 212.5. Sexual Harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual
nature. This rule applies to both females and males, and will be strictly enforced. Violation of
sexual harassment rules may result in suspension and/or expulsion.
For More Information, Refer to Appendix 2 - Education Code Section 32050-52 and Education
Code 48900
CLOSED CAMPUS DURING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME
Alternative Education School sites maintain a closed campus during instructional hours. All
gates to the campus remain locked for security purposes. Students entering the campus during
instructional hours must enter through the main office. Visitors to the campus must enter
through the main office.
VISITORS ON CAMPUS
The school is off limits to non-school personnel. Students from other high schools or high
school age visitors are not permitted on campus while classes are in session. Non-school
personnel must report to the high school office between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
(Penal Codes 627 and 32210)
SKATEBOARDS/ROLLER BLADES
Skateboards and roller blades are prohibited on all Exeter Public School facilities at any time
(including, but not limited to parking lots, athletic facilities, and Ag Farm). (CVC 21967)
Teen Center Elective Information
We are excited to expand our selection of elective courses for our Kaweah High School
and Exeter Virtual High School students during Block D (period 7 & 8). Students will be
transported to the Exeter Teen Center where they will be enrolled in an elective course.
This new elective is incentive-based and your student’s eligibility will be determined on
a tri-weekly basis. Students qualify to participate in this elective by meeting the
following criteria: 2.0 GPA, no discipline issues, 90% attendance. Students who fail to
meet this criteria will be placed in a tutorial class for individualized instruction and the
opportunity to meet their academic and behavioral goals.
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Grades
COURSE CREDIT
Ten credits are awarded for each full-term class in which a grade of A, B, C, D, or P is earned at
the end of each term. Five credits are awarded for each period class (44 minutes) Grades
of F, NR, I, or W/F receive no credit. There are two terms during the instructional year. Each
term has two semesters upon which students are awarded 5 credits a semester for a total of 10
credits a term. Students may receive partial credit based upon their enrollment date and work
completed. Six week summer courses earn 10 credits; three-week summer school courses earn
5 credits; two-week courses earn 2.5 credits.
REPEATING A COURSE
Students will be allowed to repeat a course for a better grade as long as space is available for
all students taking the course for the first time. Credit will be issued only once for the last grade
earned in the repeated course.
METHODS OF GRADING
Grades are recorded as A, B, C, D, F, and I (Incomplete*).
Other marks you may see are WF (Withdraw with an F), CR (Credit) or P (Pass), WD
(Withdrawal Drop – Summer School).
A
B
C
D
F
I
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P
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WF =
Student produces markedly superior work
Student produces excellent work
Student demonstrates satisfactory work
Student needs to improve work habits and skills
Student demonstrates little or no progress in knowledge and skills
Incomplete. Student must make up missing work within a two week time period or grade
will be automatically changed to F.
Student demonstrates at the minimum satisfactory work. Grade and units will not be used
to calculate GPA.
Student withdrawn from class with an F, assigned to Responsibility Center.
CITIZENSHIP GRADE
One of the primary aims of the school is helping students to become good citizens. Any
time a student behaves in such a way that the education of others is interfered with,
both students and teachers are losing valuable time. In order to keep parents informed
and to recognize good citizenship, a citizenship grade is recorded on the report card.
These include:
 “E” for Excellent
 “S” for Satisfactory
 “N” for Needs Improvement
 “U” for Unsatisfactory.
Every student begins each quarter with a clean slate and an "S" in citizenship. By
maintaining a positive attitude, each student has an excellent chance of earning an "E".
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Citizenship grades are lowered when students engage in the following actions:
 Being tardy to school or class
 Habitually coming to class unprepared
 Being a discipline problem
 Breaking classroom rules
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Transcripts report Total Cumulative GPA (includes all grades in all courses, weighted honors
courses, and AP courses). Grade points are assigned as follows:
A = 4 points
B = 3 points
C = 2 points
D = 1 point
All other grades = 0 points
There are times when a different GPA calculation may be required by an institution or
organization. The GPA Calculation required for college admission may be different than the
Total Cumulative CPA calculation typically used in high schools. If additional or different GPA
calculation is needed, please contact your counselor.
RENAISSANCE ACADEMIC AWARDS PROGRAM
Kaweah High School is beginning a new academic awards program called Renaissance. The
Renaissance Program is two fold. For the students, the focus of the Renaissance program is to
encourage and reward students for their academic performance, involvement in school
activities, increased attendance, and positive behavior. Your student may receive one or more
of the following awards:
Diamond Cougar
Gold Cougar
Silver Cougar
Bronze Cougar
Superior Attendance
Positive Attitude
Top Cougar
.5 GPA increase or higher
3.5 GPA or higher
3.0 – 3.49 GPA
2.5 – 2.99 GPA
95% attendance
No referrals
Positive Attitude, Superior Attendance, 2.0 GPA
Every student has the opportunity to earn these rewards after each final grading period.
Students receive a Diamond, Gold, Silver or Bronze Cougar Card based upon their academic
performance which grants the recipient the privilege of selecting from a multitude of incentives
for the next semester from their teachers, the Teen Center and during highlighted events at
Kaweah High School.
The purpose of the Renaissance program is to embed the highly effective S.M.A.R.T. (strategic
and specific, measurable, attainable, results-oriented and time bound) Goal Setting Strategies
as a tool that students use to measure their individualized progress. The S.M.A.R.T. Goal
Setting strategies builds the capacity of students to prepare to be successful in high school and
college.
PROGRESS REPORTS & REPORT CARDS
Progress Reports will be given every 3 weeks. The purpose of the progress reports is to keep
students and parents informed of the students’ academic progress. Progress Report grades
figure into the calculation of the Report Card or final course grade. Teachers may initiate a
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progress report at any time necessary to keep students and parents adequately informed on
classroom progress.
Report Cards (final course grades) are issued to all students at the
conclusion of the semester.(about week 9). Report Card grades are recorded on the student’s
transcript and become permanent grades.
REPORTING PERIODS
2010-2011 Reporting Periods
START
DATE
END
DATE
DUE BY
CONNECT ED
PROGRESS REPORT
08/05/10
08/19/10
08/19/10
1ST QUARTER PROGRESS
REPORT CARD
08/06/10
09/03/10
09/08/10
CONNECT ED
PROGRESS REPORT
09/07/10
09/21/10
09/21/10
1ST SEM REPORT CARD
Partial Term Classes Change
08/06/10
10/07/10
10/18/10
CONNECT ED
PROGRESS REPORT
10/08/10
10/29/10
10/29/10
2ND QUARTER PROGRESS
REPORT CARD
10/08/10
11/16/10
11/18/10
CONNECT ED
PROGRESS REPORT
11/17/10
12/06/10
12/06/10
2ND SEM REPORT CARD
END OF FALL TERM
10/08/10
01/06/11
01/10/11
CONNECT ED
PROGRESS REPORT
01/07/11
01/24/11
01/24/11
3RD QUARTER PROGRESS
REPORT CARD
01/04/11
02/08/11
02/10/11
CONNECT ED
PROGRESS REPORT
02/04/11
02/25/11
02/25/11
3RD SEM REPORT CARD
Partial Term Classes Change
01/07/11
03/15/11
03/17/11
CONNECT ED
PROGRESS REPORT
03/16/11
03/30/11
03/30/11
4TH QUARTER PROGRESS
REPORT CARD
03/16/11
04/14/11
05/03/11
POSS CREDIT
CREDIT NOT ISSUED
UNLESS STUDENT IS
WITHDRAWING
CREDITS:
CREDIT NOT ISSUED
UNLESS STUDENT IS
WITHDRAWING
CREDITS:
CREDIT NOT ISSUED
UNLESS STUDENT IS
WITHDRAWING
CREDITS:
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CREDIT NOT ISSUED
UNLESS STUDENT IS
WITHDRAWING
CONNECT ED
PROGRESS REPORT
05/02/11
05/16/11
05/16/11
4TH SEM REPORT CARD
END OF SPRING TERM
03/16/11
06/02/11
06/03/11
CREDITS:
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
KAWEAH HIGH SCHOOL
Course requirements at Kaweah High School are very similar to those at Exeter High
School. Because Kaweah High School has fewer course offerings, the number of
elective credits required for graduation has been reduced. Two hundred thirty (230)
semester credits are required to graduate from Kaweah High School. In addition, all
graduates must earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 from the time they
enter Alternative Education.
KAWEAH HIGH SCHOOL
Number Number
of
of
Years Credits
Subject Area
English
4
40
Math (including 1 year of Algebra*)
3
30
Science
2
20
Social Studies
4
40
Physical Education
1
10
Fine Arts
1
10
Elective Credits
80
Public Service
40 hours
Computer Literacy Certification
Pass
Senior Exit Requirement
Pass
High School Exit Exam, Math and
English
Pass
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EXETER VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL INDEPENDENT STUDY
Course requirements for Exeter Virtual High School Independent Study are the same as
those at Kaweah High School. All graduates must have earned an overall Total
Grade Point Average of 2.0 on a four-point scale.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Number Number
of
Of
Credits
Years
Subject Area
English
4
40
Math (including 1 year Algebra)
3
30
Science
2
20
Social Studies
4
40
Physical Education
Waiver
Fine Arts
1
Elective Credits
10
90
Public Service
40 Hours
Computer Literacy
Class/ Comp.
Test
Senior Exit Requirement
Pass
High School Exit Exam
Pass
ELIGIBILITY
 Eighteen year-olds who have been continuously enrolled in a high school
program during the past six months may enroll at Exeter Virtual High School
Independent Study and earn an Independent Study High School diploma.
 If an 18 year-old is not continuously enrolled during the past six months, he or
she must enroll in Adult Education to earn a diploma.
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Exeter Union High School District
DISCIPLINE POLICIES
(2010 - 2011)
Exeter Union High School District insists on drug and alcohol free schools and will not tolerate violence
or threats of violence, weapons or destruction of property. Students who do not adhere to these policies
will be held accountable by measures up to and including expulsion.
It shall be the policy of Exeter Union High School District to take positive action through education,
counseling, parental involvement, medical referral, and police referral in the handling of incidents in the
schools involving the possession, sale, and/or use of behavior affecting substances. An example of these
substances shall include but not be limited to marijuana, cocaine, LSD, glue, inhalants, alcohol, PCP,
amphetamines, and barbiturates.
In an effort to keep the work place and school free of the illegal contraband, the District will utilize the
services of nonaggressive trained detection canines to sniff out and alert to the presence of those
substances prohibited by law or District policy. These inspections shall be unannounced and will be made
at the discretion of the program coordinator or by the District.
School properties may be inspected by school authorities in the interest of maintenance, health, and
safety. Inspections for the location of drugs, narcotics, liquor, weapons, poisons and missing properties
are matters relating to health and safety and may be regarded as reasonable purposes for inspection by
school personnel. A student's personal property and belongings may be searched if reasonable cause has
been established that the student is in violation of any items listed under Education Code 48900. If a
parent/guardian would like to appeal the decision made as a result of a discipline action taken in
association with any EUHSD curricular program, the first level of appeal is the student review board
(SRB). The last appeal at the high school site level is the Principal.
GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION
A pupil shall not be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion unless the superintendent or
the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has:
1.
Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person. [EC
48900(a)]
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
One-to-five day suspension
Restriction from school activities
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Placement on EUHS fighting contract (for first offense)
Referral to EUHS Student Review Board
Recommendation of expulsion (when serious physical injury occurs)
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In addition, the following action may be taken:
Referral to an appropriate counseling program
Transfer/Alternative Placement (for second offense)
A student who aids or abets the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury on another
person, as defined in Penal Code 31, may be suspended, but not expelled. However, a student
may be suspended or expelled pursuant to Education Code 489009(a) once he/she has been
adjudged by a juvenile court to have committed, as an aider or abettor, a crime of physical
violence in which the victim suffered great or serious bodily injury. [Education Code 48900 (b)]
2.
Possessed, sold, or otherwise furnished any firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object,
including any instrument that expels a projectile such as a BB or pellet, through the force of air
pressure, CO2 pressure, or spring action, or any spot marker gun without written permission from
the Superintendent, or with the principal’s or designee's signature. For the purpose of this
section, a firearm shall be defined by Penal Code Sections 626.9 and 626.10 Pursuant to PC
417.27, students are prohibited from possessing a laser pointer on school premises except for a
valid instructional or other school related purpose.
(cf. 5131 - Conduct)
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
One-to-five day suspension
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Restriction from school activities
Refer to EUHS SRB
Recommendation of expulsion (based on seriousness)
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Referral to an appropriate counseling program
Transfer/ Alternative Placement
3.
Unlawfully possessed*, used, sold or otherwise furnished, or was under the influence of any
controlled substance listed in Health & Safety Code 11053-11058 an alcoholic beverage, or an
intoxicant of any kind. The Penal Code includes a minor in possession of alcohol@ ANY minor
in a group of 10 or more minors where alcohol is present. For the purpose of this education Code
Provision, this definition is also accepted and included). [EC 48900 (c)]
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
One-to-five day suspension
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension
Restriction from school activities
Referral to Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Referral to EUHS SRB
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After review of the student’s academic, behavioral, and attendance records, one of the following
actions will be taken:
Expulsion (based on seriousness of offense)
Transfer to Alternative Education placement
Placement on Contract restricting student participation in all school and extracurricular
activities; placement at noontime RC; and written consent by parent/guardian for random
drug/alcohol testing
*Possession is determined by Penal Code 11357 based on the following four points:
1)
that the accused exercised dominion and control over the contraband,
2)
that he or she had knowledge of its presence,
3)
that he or she had knowledge of its narcotic character,
4)
that there was a useable amount. A useable amount would be enough to
take a hit such as from a partial joint, or in a pipe, or ingest in some other
manner.)
When a student is found to be in possession of any amount of a controlled substance, his/her
parent/guardian will be contacted and a meeting with school personnel will be held; and a referral
will be made to the Student Assistance Program on campus. Additional action may be taken up
to and including suspension, restriction from school activities, and transfer to an alternative
placement.
4.
Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any listed controlled substance, as defined in
Health and Safety Code 11053-11058 alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind, and then
sold, delivered, or otherwise furnished to any person another liquid, substance, or material and
represented same as controlled substance, alcohol beverage, or intoxicant.[EC 48990 (d)]
Initial Action:
Parent/ guardian contact
One-to-five day suspension
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Restriction from school activities Referral to EUHS SRB
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Recommendation of expulsion (based on seriousness)
Transfer/ Alternative Placement
5.
Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion. [EC 48900 (e)]
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
One-to-five day suspension
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Restriction from school activities
Referral to EUHS SRB
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In addition, the following action may be taken:
Recommendation of expulsion (based on seriousness)
Transfer/Alternative Placement
6.
Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or private property. [EC 48900(f)]
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
Zero-to-five day suspension (based on seriousness)
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Restriction from school activities
Restitution (school property)
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Referral to EUHS SRB
Recommendation of expulsion (based on seriousness)
Transfer/Alternative Placement
7.
Stole or attempted to steal school property or private property. [EC 48900(g)]
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
One-to-five day suspension
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Restriction from school activities
Referral to EUHS SRB
Restitution (school property)
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Recommendation of expulsion
Transfer/Alternative Placement
8.
Possessed or used tobacco, or any products containing tobacco or nicotine products: [EC
48900 (h)]
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
Zero-to-five day suspension (based on seriousness)
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Restriction from school activities
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Referral to EUHS SRB
Referral to an appropriate counseling program.
Transfer/Alternative Placement
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9.
Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity. [EC 48900 (i)]
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
Zero-to-five day suspension (based on seriousness)
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Restriction from school activities
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Referral to EUHS SRB
Recommendation of expulsion
Referral to an appropriate counseling program
Transfer/Alternative Placement
10.
Had unlawful possession of, or unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any drug
paraphernalia, as defined in Section 11014.5 of the Health and Safety Code. [EC 48900 (j)]
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
One-to-five day suspension
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Restriction from school activities
Referral to Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Referral to EUHS SRB
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Transfer/Alternative Placement
Recommendation of expulsion
11.
Disrupted school activities or otherwise willfully defied the valid authority of supervisors,
teachers, administrators, school officials, or other school personnel engaged in the
performance of their duties. [EC 48900 (k)]
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
Zero-to-five day suspension
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Restriction from school activities (based on seriousness of issue)
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Referral to SRB
Recommendation of expulsion
Referral to an appropriate counseling program
Transfer/Alternative Placement
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12.
Knowingly received stolen school property or private property. [EC 48900 (l)]
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
Zero-to-five day suspension (based on seriousness)
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Restriction from school activities
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Referral to EUHS SRB
Recommendation of expulsion
Transfer/Alternative Placement
13.
Possessed an imitation firearm, (an imitation firearm is defined as a replica of a firearm
that is so substantially similar in physical properties to an existing firearm as to lead a
reasonable person to conclude that the replica is a firearm).[EC 48900 (m)]
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
Zero-to-five day suspension (based on seriousness)
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Restriction from school activities
Referral to EUHS SRB
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Recommendation of expulsion
Transfer/Alternative Placement
14.
Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault as defined in Penal Code 261, 266c, 286,
288, 288a, or 289 or committed a sexual battery as defined in Penal Code 243.4.[EC 48900
(n)]
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
One-to-five day suspension
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension
Restriction from school activities
Recommendation of expulsion
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Referral to an appropriate counseling program
Transfer/Alternative Placement
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15.
Harassed, threatened, or intimidated, a student who is a complaining witness or witness in a
school disciplinary proceeding for the purpose of either preventing that pupil from being a
witness or retaliating against that pupil for being a witness, or both.[EC 48900 (o)]
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
One-to-five day suspension
Referral to SRB
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Restriction from school activities
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Recommendation of expulsion
Transfer/Alternative Placement
16.
Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold the prescription drug Soma.
[Education Code 48900 (p)]
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
One - to - five day suspension
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension
Restriction of school activities
Referral to Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Referral to EUHS SRB
After review if the student’s academic, behavioral, and attendance records, one of the following
actions will be taken:
Expulsion (based on seriousness of offense)
Transfer to Alternative Education placement
Placement on Contract restricting student participation in all school and extracurricular
activities; placement at noontime RC; and written consent by parent/guardian for random
drug/alcohol testing
17.
Engaged in, or attempted to engage in, hazing as defined in Education Code 32050.
[Education Code 48900 (q)]
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
One - to - five day suspension
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Restriction of school activities
Referral to EUHS SRB
Transfer/Alternative Placement
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Recommendation of expulsion
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18.
Made terroristic threats, as defined, against school officials or school property or both. [EC
48900.7)
Pursuant to Education Code 48900.7, the making of a terrorist threat includes any written or oral
statement by a person who willfully threatens to commit a crime which will result in death, great
bodily injury to another person, or property damage in excess of $1,000, with the specific intent
that the statement is to be taken as a threat, even if there is no intent of actually carrying it out.
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
One-to-five day suspension
Referral to SRB
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Restriction from school activities
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Referral to an appropriate counseling program
Transfer/Alternative Placement
Recommendation of expulsion
19.
Committed sexual harassment as defined in Education Code 212.5
Pursuant to Education Code 48900.2, the conduct constitutes harassment when considered from
the perspective of a reasonable person of the same gender as the victim to be sufficiently severe
or pervasive as to have a negative impact upon the victim’s academic performance or to create an
intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment.
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
One - to - five day suspension
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
Seriousness of offense)
Restriction of school activities
Referral to EUHS SRB
Transfer/Alternative Placement
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Recommendation of expulsion
Referral to an appropriate counseling program
20.
Caused, attempted to cause, threatened to cause, or participated in an act of hate, violence,
as defined in Education Code 233. ('48900.3)
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Education Code 233 defines hate violence as any act punishable under Penal Code 422.6, 422.7,
or 422.75. Such acts include injuring or intimidating another person, interfering with the exercise
of a person’s civil rights, or damaging a person’s property because of the person’s race, color,
religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation.
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
One-to-five day suspension
Referral to SRB
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Restriction from school activities
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Referral to an appropriate counseling program
Recommendation of expulsion
Transfer/Alternative Placement
21.
Intentional engaged in harassment, threats, or intimidation, directed against a student or
group of students, that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to have the actual and reasonably
expected effect of materially disrupting class work, creating substantial disorder, and
invading the rights of that student or group of students by creating an intimidating or
hostile educational environment. ('48900.4)
Initial Action:
Parent/guardian contact
One-to-five day suspension
Referral to SRB
Contact law enforcement authority within one school day of the suspension (based on
seriousness)
Restriction from school activities
In addition, the following action may be taken:
Referral to an appropriate counseling program
Recommendation of expulsion
Transfer/Alternative Placement
A student may be suspended or expelled for any of the acts enumerated if the act is related to school
activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the superintendent or
principal or occurring within any other school district including but not limited to the following
circumstances: (EC 48900)
1.
2.
3.
4.
While on school grounds
While going to or coming from school.
During the lunch period, whether on or off the campus.
During, going to, or coming from a school-sponsored activity.
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VIDEO CAMERA SURVEILLANCE
The Superintendent or designee shall supervise the use and maintenance of video cameras.
Students and staff shall not tamper or interfere with video camera equipment on school buses.
Camera supports shall be installed in buses, and cameras shall be rotated among the buses and activated at
the discretion of the Superintendent or designee.
The Superintendent or designee shall notify students, parents/guardians and staff that video surveillance
may occur on any school bus and video recordings may be used in student disciplinary proceedings. This
notification shall include a copy of the district's policy and regulation on bus conduct. In addition, a
prominent notice shall be placed in each bus, stating that the bus is equipped with a video monitoring
system.
The Superintendent or designee shall routinely review videotapes taken on school buses and shall
document any evidence of student misconduct. Two weeks after this review, the Superintendent or
designee may erase any tapes that do not show incidents of misconduct.
Tapes retained as part of an individual student's disciplinary record shall be maintained in accordance
with law and Board policy governing the access, review and release of student records. Tapes retained as
part of an expulsion record are non-privileged; disclose able public records pursuant to Education Code
48918.
Videotapes may be viewed by persons other than the Superintendent or designee under the following
conditions:
1.
When student misconduct is revealed as a result of a school bus videotape or reported to the
Superintendent or designee by a student, staff member or parent/guardian, students involved
in the incident and their parents/ guardians may ask the Superintendent or designee for an
opportunity to view the videotape.
a. Requests for viewing must be made within five school days of receiving notification that
misconduct occurred.
b. A viewing shall be provided or denied within five days of the request.
c. Viewing will be limited to those frames containing the incident of misconduct.
2.
Bus drivers and school administrators may ask to view a videotape in order to observe a
specific problem and work toward its solution.
3.
Viewing shall occur only at a school-related site and in the presence of the Superintendent or
designee.
4.
All persons who view a tape shall be identified in a written log.
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DETENTION
Kaweah High School
Students who are tardy to school three times or tardy to class three times may be assigned
lunch or after-school detention. If assigned lunch detention, the student remains in the
detention room for the entire lunch period, until the bell rings for the next period. Students
who must arrange for alternative transportation will always be given one day’s notice before
they are to serve detention.
SUSPENSION (IN SCHOOL OR OFF-CAMPUS)
In-school suspension (I.S.S.) or off campus suspension for one full day or longer also places
the student on activity restriction for the duration of the suspension. Students on suspension
MAY NOT PARTICIPATE in any school activity, sports activity, or any other extracurricular activity. Students on suspension for a Friday, or Friday and the following Monday
may not participate in any weekend school activity.
SCHOOL RULES
ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE
1.
In order for students to learn and teachers to teach, students will:
a.
come to class on time
b.
not disrupt the class
c.
respect other people and their property
d.
obey all classroom rules
2.
Consequences for not meeting responsibilities:
a.
1st STEP: Verbal warning by the teacher; teacher notifying student for
signature
b.
2nd STEP: Student/Teacher conference; teacher notifying student for
signature
c.
3rd STEP: Teacher/Parent/Student conference; detention may be
assigned by teacher
d.
4th STEP: Counselor/Parent/Student/Teacher conference; disciplinary
action
e.
5th STEP: Referral to Administrator or Counselor - Student Study
Team; which may include teacher
3.
The above step sequence involves classroom behavior only. More serious
discipline issues of defiance, insubordination, or severe misconduct will be dealt
with through a discipline referral and by sending the student to the
administrator/counselor and Police/authorities may be notified.
4.
Students also have a responsibility to notify their parents/guardians of any
discipline problems they have encountered at school. Parents/guardians have the
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responsibility to contact teachers and counselor/administrator when they have
received notification via phone or mail that there is a problem at school.
Disciplinary action may include: Assignment to community service on school grounds
during non-classroom time, placement in ISS (In-School Suspension) during lunch or for
one or more periods, or out of school suspension.
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Exeter Public Schools
BP 5132.2 (a)
STUDENTS
DRESS AND GROOMING
A.
The Exeter Public Schools believes that all students should wear clothing to school that fits well, is
clean and neat, reflects pride in oneself, is conducive to the learning process and demonstrates respect
for school. It is the mission of the school district not only to provide academic education but also to
provide education in morals, manners, dress, and grooming because these are elements of good
citizenship. Research has shown that student dress and appearance affect student attitudes and
conduct. These guidelines are intended to define “appropriate student attire” and personal grooming.
Their purpose is to prevent disruption of the classroom atmosphere, enhance classroom decorum,
eliminate disturbances among other students so as not to interfere with the educational process. It is
also intended to help protect the health and welfare of the individual student.
B.
All students shall abide by the following:
1.
Hair shall be clean and neatly groomed.
2.
Shoes must be worn at all times. For safety purposes, no rubber thongs shall be worn. Elementary
(K-8) age students must wear shoes with a back strap and cannot be high heels.
3.
Commercial lettering or printing will be allowed on shirts and sweatshirts as long as it is
acceptable for school attire. Crude or vulgar printing or pictures depicting drugs, alcoholic
beverages, tobacco, or those that are sexually suggestive are not acceptable.
4.
Presence of any apparel, jewelry, accessory, notebook, tattoo, or other manner of grooming which,
by nature of its color, arrangement, trademark or any other attribute, denotes membership in
gangs, or which advocates racial, ethnic or religious prejudice, drug use, violence, intimidation or
disruptive behavior is prohibited.
5.
Presence of any apparel, jewelry, or accessory which creates a potential safety hazard to the
student or others is prohibited. (Note: this includes steel-toed boots.)
6.
Attire which may be used as a weapon is not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, chains,
wallet chains, and items with spikes or studs.
BP 5132.2 (b)
7.
Hats, caps, and other types of head coverings/bandanas will not be worn or displayed by either
males or females on school property including buses, vans, etc. during the normal school day.
Students who participate in school-sponsored co-curricular and extracurricular activities may not
wear or display hats, caps, and other types of head coverings/bandanas unless the hat is a part of
the uniform. (Exceptions may be provided for religious practice or during special event activities
as designated by the school site principal).
8. Exception to #7 may be provided for medical reasons. Students who with a physician’s note, must
wear protection from direct sunlight may wear a broad-brimmed hat when in the sun. Billed
hats/caps or any head covering which does not provide complete sun protection may not be worn.
9. During inclement winter weather, the following head coverings may be allowed with the
principal’s permission only when the student is outside:
EUSD students -- hoods, stocking caps, ear muffs.
EUHSD students -- hoods on sweatshirts or jackets.
10.
All clothing shall be within the bounds of decency and good taste as appropriate for school.
Garments shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times and shall not be disruptive
to the educational process.
a. Garment length shall be within the bounds of decency and good taste. Garments must
cover underwear when sitting, standing or bending. In addition, length must meet the
following criteria for students in grades 6-12:
1. Shorts, skirts, and culottes must have an inseam of 3.5 inches or more. (This is
approximately the length of a standard-sized computer disk.
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2. Skirts and dresses must be no shorter than 4 inches from the top of the knee while
standing.
b. No bare midriffs -- a blouse or shirt must be long enough so that at no time the midriff
shows. Straps must be at least 1 inch in width. No tube or halter, low-cut, “off the shoulder”
or revealing tops will be allowed. Tank tops/sleeveless undershirts (Basketball jersey style
with scooped front, back and armholes) are allowed if worn with a t-shirt.
c. Undergarments shall be worn and covered at all times.
d. No garment may be worn that is cut-off, ragged, torn, or unhemmed.
e. No “see through” or “fish-net” type of garment may be worn unless worn over a garment
which meets all dress code standards.
f. All pants, shorts, or coveralls must be fitted and worn at the waist. “Waist” is defined as the
area at or above the top of the hips. Straps for coveralls must be properly clipped at the
shoulders. Pants, shorts, and overalls are too baggy when the two pant side seams of an
individual pant leg are brought to the front of the mid-thigh and the side seams touch.
BP 5132.2 (c)
11.
C.
Coaches and teachers in classes such as shop, P.E., etc., may impose more stringent
requirements than the above consistent with the health and safety needs of the particular sport
and/or class.
Violations of the dress code will result in the following actions:
FIRST INCIDENT:
Parent/guardian will be notified, student will change into
acceptable garments if immediately available or be provided with
temporary attire until the school day is complete. (If a parent
brings a change of clothing during the school day, the student will
be allowed to change at break or at lunch). Loss of class time for
dress code violations is to be minimized.
SECOND INCIDENT:
Parent/guardian will be notified, student will change into
acceptable garments if immediately available or be provided with
temporary attire until the school day is complete. (If a parent
brings a change of clothing during the school day, the student will
be allowed to change at break or at lunch). Loss of class time for
dress code violations is to be minimized. One full day of
Responsibility Center or appropriate alternative consequence will
be assigned or a student will be required to perform community
service on school grounds during non-school hours in lieu of
suspension.
THIRD INCIDENT:
The student will be suspended from school for one day or a student
will be required to perform community service on school grounds
during non-school hours in lieu of suspension.
FOURTH INCIDENT:
Student will be referred to Student Review Board or Student Study
Team.
Legal Reference:
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
302 Pupils to be neat and clean on entering school.
EXETER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BP 5132.2 (a), (b), (c)
EUHSD Adoption
EUSD Adoption
EUHSD Effective
EUSD Effective
EUHSD Re-Adoption
EUHSD Re-Adoption
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March 19, 1997
March 25, 1997
March 19, 1997
March 25, 1997
July 15, 1998
July 28, 1998
Exeter Public Schools
BP 5132.2 (a)
ESTUDIANTES
ROPA Y ASEO PERSONAL
A.
Las Escuelas Públicas de Exeter creen que la ropa que los estudiantes llevan puesto a la escuela debe
quedarles bien, ser limpia y ordenada, reflejar orgullo en si mismo, favorecer el proceso del aprendizaje,
mostrar respeto para la escuela. Los estudiantes asistirán la escuela con ropas limpias y bien cuidadas. Es
la misión de el Distrito escuelas de no solamente proveer educación académica sino también educación en
moralidad, modales, vestuario, y en Ia apariencia personal porque estos son elementos de buena ciudadania.
Investigación demuestra que el vestuario y apariencia de el estudiante le afecta su conducta escolar. Estas
reglas son con el proposito de definir cual es el “vestuario apropiado de el estudiante” y aseo personal. El
proposito es de evitar interrumpir la atmofera de estudio de el aula, aumentar el decoro en el aula, eliminar
las interrupcion entre los estudiantes pan que el proceso de educación no sea interrupción.
B.
Todos los estudiantes se guiaran por lo siguiente.
1.
El cabello sera limpio y ordenado. Frascos de aerosol para colorear el cabello no es permitido en la
escuela.
2.
Usar zapatos en todo tiempo. Para el proposito de seguridad personal , no usan guarachas de goma.
Estudiantes de la escuela elementar usaran zapatos con tiran
tacón.
3.
Letras y pinturas comerciales en las camisas y sudaderas as permitido siempre y cuando sea
aceptable para vestuario escolar. 1mógenes vulgares como de drogas, alcohol, tabaco, o
imageneses que contengan sugerencias sexuales no es aceptables.
4.
La presencia de vestuario, joya, accesorio, libreta., tatuaje, o cualquier manera de arreglo personal
por el cual lIa naturaleza de su color, arreglo, marca registrada, o cualquier otro atributo que denote
ser miembro en las pandillas, o que invoque racial, étnico, o prejuicios de religión el uso de las
drogas, violencia, intimidar, o comportamiento disruptivo es probibido.
5132.2 (b)
5.
Se prohibe el uso de ropa, joyeria o accesorios que causan un potencial riesgo de seguridad al
estudiante u otros. (Nota: Esto también incluye las botas con el metal en la punta del pié.)
6.
Adorno que puede ser usado como una arma no es permitido. Esto incluye, per no es limitado a,
cadenas, cadenas de carteras, y articulos con espigas o tachuelas.
7.
Articulos que cubran la cabeza corno sombrero, cach
cubierto para la cabeza no se permite usar o demostrarlo por estudiantes mascu linos ni
femeninos en la propiedad de la escuela incluilendo. Autobuses, vans, etc., durante el dia
escolar normal. Esrudiantes que participan en programas estraescolar no pueden usar o
cabeza. La unica excepción a esta regla es que el articulo de la cabeza sea parte de el
uniforme. Excepción a esta regla también se puede permitir para practica religiosas o
durante eventos especiales designados por el Principal de la escuela.
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8.
9.
Excepción a la regla #7 también puede ser permitida por razones medicas. Los estudiantes que con
carta medica tengan que ussr sombrero para protegerse de los
rallos solares pueden usar sombrero de ala ancha cuando estén en el sol. Cachuchas, o gorros o
otros tipos de cubiertas para la cabeza que no tape completamante la cabeza no es permitido usar.
Durante el man tiempo los siguientes artículos se podrán usa con el permiso de el director de la
escuela cuando el estudiante este afuera:
Estudiantes de el Distrito Escolar de Exeter: capote, gorra, orejeras. Estudiantos de el
Distrito Exeter Union High School: capote en sudadera, O en chamarras.
10.
Todo articulo de vestir tienen quo ser decente y de buen gusto como apropiado apropiado para
vestir do escuela. El vestir debe ser lo suficiente pars tapar la ropas interiores para no disturbar el
proceso educativo.
A.
El largo de el vestuario debe ser entre la decencia y buen gusto. El vestuario tiene gue
cubrir la ropa interior cuando el estudiante se siente, separe, o cuando se incline hacia
adelante. El largo tiene que ser el siguiente para los estudiantes en grados 6-12:
I.
Pantalones cortos y todo tipo de falda pantalón tiene que tener 3.5 pulgadas o
mas en la costura de adentro de la pierna. (Esto es la medida de un disco de
computadora).
2.
Los vestidos y las faldas deben no más corto que pulgadas mas arriba de la
rodilia mientras parada.
5132.2 (c)
B.
No se ensenara la cintura las camisas y las blusas devén de ser suficientemente largas
para que en ningún momento se vea la cintura. Tiras de hombro de blusas o vestidos
tienen que ser no menos de una pulgada de ancho. No se permite blusas tipo tubo, balter,
(amarradas detrás de la nuca)
escotadas, caídas de los hombros, o que ensenen
demasiado. Blusas sin tirantes, sin mangas, tipo jersey de basketball con mangas y cuello
bajo son permitidas con una camiseta debajo.
C.
En todo tiempo usaran ropas interiores y las tendrás tapadas.
D.
Ningún articulo de ropa sera usado sin ruedo cosido. No es permitido usar dobladillos
cortados, flechudos, o son coser.
E.
No se permite usar ropa transparente, o de malla a no ser por encima de otra ropa
aprobada por el código de vestir.
F.
Todo tipo de pantalón, y pantalón corto tienen que ser ajustados para ser usado
en la cintura. “Cintura” es definida como el área mas arriba de la cadera.
Coveralls (pantalón de cuerpo completo) se usaran con las correas abrochadas en
los homros.Pantalones, pantalones cortos, y overalls son demasiado grandes si se
puede juntar las dos costuras de los lados de una pierna del pantalón en frente
del muslo.
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11.
Entrenadores, y maestros en clases como educación fisica, o shop, etc., puedan imponer
requerimientos mas estrictos que los mencionados anteriormente según la salud y seguridad
necesidad de la particular clase o deporte.
C.
Violación de el código de vestir resultara en las siguiente acciones:
PRIMER INCIDENTE:
Padre/guardián sera notificado, estudiante tendra que cambiar su vestuario
por otro mas apropiado si son disponibles inmediatamente, o se le
proveerá ropas temporarias hasta que termine el dia escolar. (Si el padre
trae un cambio de ropa durante el dia escolar, el estudiante podrá
cambiarse durante el recreo o el almuerzo). La pérdida de tiempo en clase
por las violaciones del código de vestir debe ser minimizada.
SEGUNDO INCIDENTE:
Padre/guardián sera notificado, estudiante tendra que cambiar su vestuario
por otro mas apropiado si son disponibles inmediatamente, o se le
proveerá ropas temporarias hasta que termine el dia escolar. (Si el padre
trae un cambio de ropa durante el dia escolar, el estudiante podrá
cambiarse durante el recreo o el almuerzo). La pérdida de tiempo en clase
por las violaciones del código de vestir debe ser minimizada. Un dia en el
Centro de Responsabilidad o apropriadas consecuencias alternativas se le
sera asignado al estudiante o se le sera requerido que agá horas de trabajo
comunitario durante las horas de no clases en los terrones de la escuela en
vez de ser suspendido.
TERCER INCIDENTE:
El estudiante sera suspendido de la escuela o sera requerido hacer horas de
trabajo comunitario en horas de no clase en vez de ser suspendido.
CUARTO INCIDENTE:
El estudiante sera referido a el Student Review Board o Student Study
Team (el Equipo del Estudio de los Estudiantes).
EXETER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BP 5132.2 (a), (b), (c)
EUHSD Adoption
March 19, 1997
EUSD Adoption
March 25, 1997
EUHSD Effective
March 19, 1997
EUSD Effective
March 25, 1997
EUHSD Re-Adoption
July 15, 1998
EUSD Re-Adoption
July 28, 1998
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SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS
AEROSOL CANS
Aerosol cans of paint, hair spray, etc., are not permitted at school unless approved for special
activities which will be supervised.
BEEPERS and LASER LIGHTS
Electronic Signaling Devices (beepers) and laser pointers are prohibited on campus by state
law. These items will be taken from students and held until the end of the school year or
such other time when the administration allows parents to come to the school to claim
them. Proof of ownership may be required to release property. Students who repeatedly
violate this law will be subject to disciplinary action.
a) “No school shall permit the possession or use of any electronic signaling device including,
but not limited to, paging and signaling equipment, by pupils of the school while pupils are
on campus, while attending school-sponsored activities, or while under the supervision and
control of school employees, without proper consent of the principal or designee.”
-Ed. Code 48901.5
Penal Code 427.27 (b) “No student shall possess a laser pointer on any elementary or
secondary school premises unless possession of a laser pointer on the elementary or
secondary school premises is for a valid instructional or other school-related purpose,
including employment.”
CARD PLAYING
Card playing of any type, (gambling or not) is strictly prohibited on the Kaweah High School
and Community Day School/Independent Study campuses.
CELLULAR PHONES
Although students are allowed to be in possession of cellular phones while on the school
campus, the phones are not to be used. Phones are to be turned-off at all times and may not
be used at any time while the student is on the school property (i.e., campus, bus, etc.) or at a
school function. (If the student is found to be in violation of this policy and uses his/her
cell phone, or the cell phone rings while the student is on campus or the school bus, the
cell phone will be taken from students and held until the end of the school year or such
other time when the administration allows parents to come to the school to claim it.)
CLASS SCHEDULES
Students may be required to stay the full day, until 2:40, regardless of their age, if they are
low in credits and are not on track to graduate.
CLOSED CAMPUS
Kaweah High School and Community Day Schools are operated as a strictly closed campus.
Once a student arrives at school, he/she must have written permission from the parent,
doctor, court, etc. to leave the campus before his/her regularly scheduled departure time. In
case of unavoidable medical appointments, the student must bring a written excuse to the
office immediately upon arriving at school. The note must have a parent/guardian signature
and a daytime telephone number so the note can be verified with parents. Notes brought to
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the office too late to be verified will not be honored and students will not be allowed to leave
on an early bus.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Students wishing an appointment with their counselor should make an appointment in the
office before or after school, or during lunch or breaks.
CUTS
This generic term refers to any time a student is not in his assigned class without prior
permission from the assigned teacher or to any absence from class that has not been cleared
through appropriate administration, faculty or parental action.
DEBT OWED LIST
During the semester, students incur expenses in a variety of ways. It is the responsibility of
each student to pay these bills as soon as possible. Those who do not pay are placed on the
debt owed list and all grades are withheld. Seniors will not receive diplomas or be allowed to
participate in the graduation ceremonies until all obligations are cleared. No student will be
allowed to participate in ANY extra-curricular activities until the debt owed list is cleared.
DRILLS
EARTHQUAKE DRILL
There is no bell warning for an earthquake drill. Teachers will give the command, “Drop and
cover”, at which time students will take cover under their desks. In the event of an actual
earthquake, teachers will either give the “drop and cover” command or will follow the same
procedure as is used for a fire drill (see below).
LOCKDOWN DRILLS
In the event of imminent danger on campus students and school personnel will be notified by
a series of three short bell rings which is notification to remain within classrooms with the
windows and doors locked. If this signal is sounded during free time, students and staff are to
immediately proceed to the nearest classroom. Students and staff who are not near a building
are to drop and cover. When danger is passed, one long bell is sounded.
FIRE DRILLS
The signal for fire drill is one long bell ringing continuously. Learn the proper exit
procedures for each of your classrooms. Do not run, but do walk quickly. You may re-enter
the building when you hear the all clear signal (one long bell). Each room will have Fire Drill
Exit Directions posted near the door.
EXCESSIVE SHOW OF AFFECTION
Excessive displays of affection toward members of the opposite sex are considered
inappropriate school behavior. Expression of affection must be limited to holding hands
only. Any kiss, regardless of the degree of passion, is not appropriate on the high school
campus, adjacent areas, or any high school event. Students who violate this rule will face
disciplinary action up to and including suspension from school.
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FIGHTING POLICY
Fighting is one of the most serious disciplinary problems a student can have at Kaweah High
School, Community Day Schools or Independent Study, as defined in the California
Education Code, is: "Causing, attempting to cause or threatening to cause physical injury to
another person." Students involved in a fight will face severe disciplinary action and may be
removed from Kaweah, Community Day Schools or Independent Study. After a fight, if a
student is allowed to continue attending Kaweah, Community Day Schools or Independent
Study, the student and his parents will be required to sign a fighting contract on which the
student agrees not to fight again. The fighting contract stays in effect until the student
graduates. The terms of the contract include: (1) while the student is on the school grounds;
(2) while going and coming from school; (3) during, or while going to or coming from a
school sponsored activity; (4) during the lunch period. Under the definition of fighting,
students do not have to throw punches to be considered fighting. Refer to page 6 in this
handbook, “Discipline Policies of the Exeter Union High School District, Grounds for
Suspension and Expulsion”, (a).
FOUNTAIN DRINKS, ETC.
Students are not permitted to bring fountain drinks or any other opened container of
Gatorade, juice, soda, etc. on campus. Drinks brought to school will be confiscated and
disposed.
GUM
Gum is not permitted on campus because of the clean-up problems they cause. Students
chewing gum on campus are subject to disciplinary action.
HALL PASS
Students who are found out of class without a properly authorized pass may receive a cut for
that class and are subject to disciplinary action.
HAZING
Engaging or having any part in hazing or committing any act that injures, degrades, or
disgraces any other person attending school is specifically prohibited by Education Code
Section 32050-52 and Education Code 48900, subsection (a) and/or (k). This type of activity
is considered a serious offense at Kaweah, Community Day Schools and Independent Study,
and may result in suspension and/or expulsion. THIS INCLUDES THE PRACTICE OF
HARASSING A STUDENT VERBALLY OR PHYSICALLY ON THEIR BIRTHDAY.
KNIVES ON CAMPUS
Knives of any size or blade length are not allowed on campus. Students found in possession
of a knife will face severe disciplinary action, possibly expulsion. Refer to page 9 of this
handbook, “Discipline Policies of the Exeter Union High School District, Grounds for
Suspension and Expulsion, (b).
MARKERS
Any form of "magic marker" (permanent marker) is forbidden on the Kaweah High School
and Community Day Schools/Independent Study campuses. Possession will result in
suspension and/or expulsion.
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LEAVING CAMPUS
Students under the age of 18 must have written parental permission to leave campus for any
reason. A note, signed by the parent/guardian with a daytime phone number for verification,
must be turned in to the office upon the student’s arrival on campus at 8:00AM to allow time
to confirm the student’s need to leave early. Notes presented too late to be verified will not be
honored.
MEDICATION IN SCHOOL
Medication is given at school, when absolutely necessary for adequate treatment for the child
provided there is:
1. A request in writing from the parent stating the child's physician has ordered
medication to be given at school.
2. An order in writing from the physician giving instructions for medication - the
type, dosage, and the method of administration. Time limit must be stated,
such as: order effective 3 months, 6 months, etc.
3. Medication that is clearly labeled in the original prescription container and
stored in the office.
The school no longer is allowed to dispense non-prescription medication. As a result, aspirin,
Tylenol and other popular minor pain medications ARE NOT AND CANNOT BE
AVAILABLE through the high school office.
MONEY ON CAMPUS
Students are advised to carry no more than a dollar or two to school. Stolen money is rarely,
if ever, recovered. If necessary, students may leave money in the office.
NOTIFICATIONS
A copy of the district's sexual harassment policy shall:
1. Be included in the notifications that are sent to parents/guardians at the
beginning of each school year. (§48980)
2. Be displayed in a prominent location near each school principal's office.
(§212.6)
3. Be provided as part of any orientation program conducted for new students at
the beginning of each quarter, semester or summer session. (§212.6)
4. Appear in any school or district publication that sets forth the school or
district's comprehensive rules, regulations, procedures and standards of
conduct. (§212.6)
Enforcement: The principal or designee shall take appropriate actions to reinforce the
district's sexual harassment policy. These actions may include:
1. Removing vulgar or offending graffiti
2. Providing staff inservice and student instruction or counseling
3. Taking appropriate disciplinary action as needed
PARKING REQUIREMENTS
All student vehicles are to be parked outside the chain-link fence at the front of the school.
Students needing to return to their vehicles due to forgotten items must check with office
personnel before doing so.
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RADIOS ON CAMPUS
No radios, CD or tape players, or mp3 players of any kind are allowed on campus. These
items will be taken from students and held in the office until parents come to the school to
claim them at the end of the school year.
SEEDS
Seeds are not permitted on campus because of the clean-up problems they cause.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
All forms of sexual harassment are prohibited on the Kaweah High School and Community
Day Schools/Independent Study campuses as defined by Education Code 212.5. Sexual
Harassment includes, but is not limited to: unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature. This rule applies to
both females and males, and will be strictly enforced. Violation of the sexual harassment
rules may result in suspension and/or expulsion.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that students who are victims of sexual discrimination or
harassment in schools may be entitled to damage awards. (Franklin vs. Gwinnet County
School (1992) 112 S. Ct. 1028)
The Governing Board prohibits unlawful sexual harassment of or by any student by anyone
in or from the district. Teachers shall discuss this policy with their students in ageappropriate ways and should assure them that they need not endure any form of sexual
harassment.
Any student who engages in the sexual harassment of anyone in or from the district may be
subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Any employee who permits or
engages in sexual harassment may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including
dismissal. The Board expects students or staff to immediately report incidents of sexual
harassment to the principal or designee or to another district administrator.
Any student who feels that he/she is being harassed should immediately contact the principal
or designee or another district administrator in order to obtain a copy of AR 1312.3 Uniform Complaint (See Attachment) Procedures. Complaints of harassment can be filed in
accordance with these procedures.
The district prohibits retaliatory behavior against any complainant or any participant in the
complaint process. Each complaint of sexual harassment shall be promptly investigated in a
way that respects the privacy of all parties concerned.
Prohibited sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature
when:
(Education Code 212.5)
1.
Submission to the conduct is explicitly made a term or condition of an individual's
employment, academic status or progress.
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2.
3.
4.
Submission to or rejection of the conduct by an individual is used as the basis for
academic or employment decisions affecting the individual.
The conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact on the individual's
academic or work performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile of offensive
educational or work environment.
Submission to or rejection of the conduct by the individuals is used as he basis for
any decision affecting the individual regarding benefits and services, honors,
programs, or activities available at or through the school.
Other types of conduct which are prohibited in the district and which may constitute sexual
harassment include:
1. Unwelcome leering, sexual flirtations or propositions.
2. Unwelcome sexual slurs, epithets, threats, verbal abuse, derogatory comments or
sexually degrading descriptions.
3. Graphic verbal comments about an individual's body, or overly personal conversation.
4. Sexual jokes, stories, drawings, pictures or gestures.
5. Spreading sexual rumors.
6. Teasing or sexual remarks about students enrolled in a predominantly single-sex class.
7. Touching an individual's body or clothes in a sexual way.
8. Purposefully limiting a student's access to educational tools.
9. Cornering or blocking of normal movements.
10. Displaying sexually suggestive objects in the educational environment.
11. Any act of retaliation against an individual who reports a violation of the district's sexual
harassment policy or who participates in the investigation of a sexual harassment
complaint.
SKATEBOARDS/ROLLERBLADES
No skateboards/rollerblades of any kind are allowed on campus; this includes weekends.
STUDENT SNACK BAR
The snack bar at Kaweah High School is available for student use during break and at lunch.
The snack bar provides a variety of healthy snacks. Crowding in line, or violation of school
policies, may result in disciplinary action.
SUPPLIES
The school is responsible for providing textbooks. All other supplies such as paper, pencils,
pens, backpacks, etc., must be provided by the student. Students are required to carry a 2" or
larger white or black “presentation” binder (the type of binder with a clear plastic cover that
allows a paper to be slid in between the plastic sheet and the cover of the binder).
TELEPHONE
Students cannot be called to the telephone during the day. Messages that are important will
be delivered or a notice will be sent to the student to call the desired number between classes.
Only in emergencies will students be allowed to use the office phone.
TEXTBOOKS
Free textbooks are provided for student use. These books are becoming more and more
expensive each year, and it is very important that they are properly cared for. Lost or
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damaged books will result in appropriate billing. The debt owed list will be used to remind
students of their obligation. Teachers are responsible for issuing textbooks. Students are
responsible for all issued textbooks.
TOBACCO
Kaweah High School and Community Day Schools/Independent Study have been declared a
tobacco-free environment. This board policy applies to adults as well as students at all
campus events. Use or possession of tobacco in any form on campus or at a school function
is prohibited. Violators will receive ISS (in-school suspension) and/or off-campus suspension
from school.
TRANSFER TO EXETER UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Students wishing to transfer to Exeter Union High School from Kaweah High School must be
approved to do so by the school principal or designee and must meet the following:
1. Attend Kaweah High School for a minimum of one semester or fulfill the terms set by the
Exeter Union High School Student Review Board (SRB)
2. Have an excellent attendance record
3. Have a good discipline record
4. Pass all classes and have no grades below a “C”
5. Students must be on track for EUHS graduation as follows:
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E.U.H.S. Graduation Requirements
revised 2-04-10
Credit
Requirements:
Course
Requirements:
Class of 2011
Class of 2012
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
280 credits
260 credits
240 credits
230 credits
English

English 9 - 12


Wld. History
U.S. History
Govt/Econ





40 credits
Social Studies
30 credits
Science
20 credits
(Physical) Science
(Life) Science
Math
30 credits
Algebra I
Math electives (20)
Physical Education
 PE I/Health
 PE elective
Sophomores, who have not passed Physical
Fitness Test, must take P.E. II in 10th grade.
20 credits
Students must take P.E. I in the 9th grade. The
final year of P.E. may be waived through
athletic participation. One season of athletic
participation or cheerleading in any year will
waive ½ year of P.E.
Fine Art or Foreign Language
10 credits
Elective requirement
80 credits

Freshman not proficient on the STAR
Calif Standards Test, must take an
English and/or Math Shadow class
Additional Requirements:
 Maintain 2.0 cumulative grade point average
 Drivers Education (through the Class of 2011)
 Public Service Hours totaling 40 hours (for a Federally Recognized non-profit
organization)
 Passing score on the Senior Exit Requirement (Senior Portfolio and Interview)
 Passing result on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), language and
math
Recommended Grade Levels for Minimum Required Courses:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
English
English
English
English
Math
World History
U.S. History
Govt/Econ
PE I/Health
Math
Math
Art or Foreign language
Science
P.E.
Elective
Elective
Elective
Science
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
See College/University recommendations on enclosed form.
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TRANSFER TO KAWEAH HIGH SCHOOL OR WILSON MIDDLE
SCHOOL FROM COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL(S)
Students wishing to transfer to Kaweah High School from the Opportunity High School,
must be approved to do so by the school principal or designee and must meet the following:
1.
Attend Opportunity High School for a minimum of one semester or
fulfill the terms set by the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB)
3.
Have an excellent attendance record
4.
Have a good discipline record
5.
Pass all classes and have no grades below a “C”
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is provided to and from Kaweah High School via regularly established school
bus routes. Students who ride the bus to school are expected to ride the bus home. Students
must obey state transportation rules and cooperate with the bus driver at all times.
Surveillance cameras have been added for everyone’s protection. Remember, riding the bus
is a privilege that can be revoked at any time with good cause. Enjoy the service but be
respectful of our need for safety at all times. The privilege of riding the bus may be denied to
anyone at any time. Students have the privilege of riding as long as their behavior warrants it.
Bus privileges are administered by the transportation department, according to the following
procedures and guidelines:
1.
Passengers should stand back in an orderly line at pick-up points until
the bus comes to a complete halt.
2.
Passengers shall enter the bus in an orderly fashion and go directly to a
seat. Students are not to change seats.
3.
All passengers are to remain seated while the bus is in motion.
4.
Loud talking scuffling, throwing objects, and/or changing seats are
examples of activities that distract the driver from safe operation of the
bus. Such actions, or any other action by the rider that creates a safety
hazard by demanding unnecessary attention from the driver, are deemed
misconduct.
5.
A rider who is guilty of misconduct will be reported to the transportation
Director and the principal for disciplinary action. Students may lose their
bus privileges for as long as a full school year. Transportation pick-up
and drop-off points are as follows:
Exeter
 Pick-up:
o 7:35 Palm and Filbert
o 7:40 Chestnut Avenue between D and E street, by the library
 Drop-off:
o Chestnut Avenue (between F & G @ RR tracks)
o G Street (between Pine & Palm)
Students living in the outlying areas (Lemon Cove, Lindcove, or Outside Creek area) may
check with the Transportation Department at 592-5573 for information regarding their pickup and drop-off times and location.
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VANDALISM
Parents and legal guardians of minor children are responsible for all damage to school
property committed by their child or ward. Included in this category is the possession or use
of markers.
VISITORS ON CAMPUS
We are always happy for any parent or guardian to visit school at any time. State law
requires, however, that any person not enrolled in the school, coming on a school campus
during school hours, must first report to the office and identify themselves to office
personnel. Please inform anyone who comes to pick you up, other than your parent or
guardian, to remain off campus until the school day has ended.
Unless authorized by the Superintendent, no agents/salesmen shall be permitted on campus to
discuss business propositions of any sort with staff or pupils during school hours.
GRADING SYSTEM
Credits
Ten credits are awarded for each block class (88 minutes) in which a grade of A, B, C, D,
CR, or P is earned at the end of each term. Five credits are awarded for each period class (44
minutes) in which a grad of A, B, C, D, CR, or P is earned at the end of each term. Grades of
F, I, or NC receive no credit.
GRADING PROCEDURES
Report cards are issued four times each school year. The second and fourth report card
contains the final term grades. All other report cards are merely progress reports, reflecting
the student’s current grade in class.
METHODS OF GRADING
Grades are recorded as follows:
A = Excellent
B = Above Average
C = Average
D = Below Average
F = Failing
P = Passing
C = Credit
NC = No Credit
I = Incomplete. A student must make up missing
work within a two-week time period;
otherwise, the grade automatically changed
to “F.”
GRADE POINT AVERAGES
Two different grade point averages that are calculated:
 Class Rank: The student’s ranking in his or her class (grade level)
 Cumulative calculation: Total Cumulative GPA includes all grades and all
courses, and is the grade point average that is reported to other schools and
appears on final transcripts. Grade points are assigned as follows:
o A = 4 points
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o
o
o
o
B = 3 points
C = 2 points
D = 1 point
F and all other grades = 0 points
PROGRESS REPORT
The purpose of the progress report is to keep parents informed regarding current academic
status of their son or daughter. The report may be sent home with the student, mailed home
or, upon request, given directly to the parent. Teachers may initiate the progress report
because of very good achievement or because of very poor achievement. A parent may ask
for a progress report at any time by making a request to the office or directly to the student’s
teacher(s).
CITIZENSHIP GRADE
One of the primary aims of the school is helping students to become good citizens. Any time
a student behaves in such a way that the education of others is interfered with, both students
and teachers are losing valuable time. In order to keep parents informed and to recognize
good citizenship, a citizenship grade is recorded on the report card. These include:
 “E” for Excellent
 “S” for Satisfactory
 “N” for Needs Improvement
 “U” for Unsatisfactory.
Every student begins each quarter with a clean slate and an "S" in citizenship. By
maintaining a positive attitude, each student has an excellent chance of earning an "E".
Citizenship grades are lowered when students engage in the following actions:
 Being tardy to school or class
 Habitually coming to class unprepared
 Being a discipline problem
 Breaking classroom rules
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Exeter Public Schools
BP 6146.1 (f)
INSTRUCTION
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS - KAWEAH HIGH SCHOOL
As a part of their general education, students will participate in vocational and career preparation coursework.
Students who plan to further their education in a college or technology program will be encouraged to
participate in the academic program offered at the comprehensive high school and through TCOVE. Collegebound students will be expected to complete the maximum number of units offered during their enrollment at
Kaweah High School.
LITERACY REQUIREMENT
Mathematical Skills:
Demonstrate an understanding of mathematics and the ability to
use basic processes in quantitative reasoning and computation.
Integrated Task:
Language Arts/Social Science
Demonstrate the ability to read with understanding and interact
with the printed word through essay writing and visual
representation.
Students must demonstrate literacy to earn a Kaweah High School diploma. Students must demonstrate literacy
prior to returning to Exeter Union High School. Ninth grade students who have not demonstrated literacy may
enroll at Exeter Union High School (second term only) only with the permission of the Kaweah High School
and Exeter Union High School principals.
Students who do not graduate from eighth grade will be enrolled in an alternative program unless they are
identified as a special needs student (possess IEP or BILP).
Students who do not pass the literacy exams are strongly encouraged to attend the summer school Literacy
Academy prior to the ninth grade and accelerated remediation intersession classes held at Exeter Union
High School.
DIFFERENTIAL STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
Students assigned to Kaweah High School that have a current or may have in the future an Individualized
Education Programs and/or Bilingual Individual Learning Plans shall be considered for differential literacy
standards. Assignment of special needs students at Kaweah High School will be based on program availability
and student need.
If upon review it is determined by the Individualized Education Program planning team that the student has not
demonstrated evidence of the ability to attain the district's regular literacy standards, the team shall develop
differential literacy standards appropriate to the needs and potential of the pupil. This may include, but is not
limited to, the following options:
BP 6146.1 (g)
1.
Alternative mode of assessment (this may be determined on initial Individualized Education Program), i.e.
assessment in primary language, oral administration for blind students, large print, elimination of time
restrictions, documentation on classroom work.
2.
Regular standards with program modifications, i.e., required summer school, additional year(s) of
attendance, primary language instruction, elimination of electives in favor of remediation.
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3.
Basic work skill development within a structured vocational and work experience program while
completing minimum literacy requirements.
4.
Any differential standards, or program changes, shall be included in the student's Individual Education Plan
(I.E.P.).
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Each student must:
1.
Earn the required units for graduation:
Class of 2010 = 230 credits
2.
Meet the Literacy Standards in:
Math
Integrated Task Language Arts/Social Science
3. Pass the minimum course requirements as established by the Board of Education
Students must maintain a 2.0 while enrolled at Kaweah High School
4.
Perform forty (40) hours of verified Public Service. Over a four year period, 40 hours of public service is
required. The work site requires prior approval. Hours are credited after verification by work site
supervisor.
5. Successfully complete the Senior Exit Portfolio and Interview.
Average score of 3 on a four point scale.
6. Complete all of the above in order to earn a diploma from Kaweah High School.
BP 6146.1 (h)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Students must meet the following course requirements:
a. English - 40 credits
b. Social Studies - 40 credits
c. Math - 30 credits, including successful completion of Algebra I (Class of 2002)
d. Science - 20 credits
Physical - 10 credits
Life - 10 credits
e. Physical Education - 10 credits
P.E. requirement may be waived as per Education Code.
f. Fine Arts - 10 credits
g. Elective Units
Class of 2010
=
80 credits
2.
a.
b.
Certification of proficiency will be required in
Drivers Education
To be completed during an intersession or summer school class (if necessary).
Computer Literacy
May be met by a challenge exam, certification by an approved computer Keyboarding class, or
completion of an intersession or summer school class.
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ASSESSMENT
Units are granted based on productive periods of credit.
Course Requirements: Up to n credits per term will be awarded for a grade of an A, B, C, D or PASS.
A grade of "Pass" will not be figured in any grade point average.
Proficiency tests that have been taken and passed in other school districts will not be accepted in meeting the
literacy requirements, except for senior students transferring in during their last term of the school year.
ALTERNATIVE CREDITS TOWARD GRADUATION
The Superintendent or designee shall establish regulations under which the district may grant credits toward
graduation for college courses and private instruction attended by district students. Credit toward graduation
also may be granted pursuant to law for training received in the armed forces and for correspondence instruction
from an accredited institution.
EXETER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BP 6146.1 (f), (g), (h), (I)
EUHSD Adoption
EUHSD Effective
EUHSD Re-Adoption
EUHSD Re-Adoption
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July 16, 1997
July 16, 1997
July 15, 1998
January 20, 1999
NOTICE TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
1.
ED CODE #11822
A child may be exempt from physical examination whenever the parent files with the principal of the
school, in which the student is enrolled, a statement refusing the examination of the student. However,
whenever there is good reason to believe the child is suffering from a recognized contagious of
infectious disease, he/she shall be sent home and shall not be permitted to return until the contagious or
infectious disease does not exist in him/her.
2.
ED CODE #11825
Upon entering a California Elementary School, and at least every third year thereafter until the student
has completed the 8th grade, the student's vision shall be examined by the school nurse or other
authorized person under Education Code Section 11823 (sight and hearing test).
The evaluation may be waived:
a.
By the parents presenting a certificate from a physician and surgeon or optometrist setting
forth the results of an eye test, or
b.
By the parents when there is a statement in writing filed with the school principal that they
adhere to a healing by prayer religion or denomination.
The governing board shall report to the state department of education at the end of each school year the
number of children so evaluated and the results of such evaluations.
3.
ED CODE #11853
The governing board may provide or make available medical or hospital service through:
a.
Nonprofit membership corporations;
b.
Group, Blanket, or individual policies of accident insurance; or
c.
Policies of liability insurance
For injuries to district students arising out of accidents occurring:
a.
While in or on buildings and other premises of the district during the time such students are
required to be there;
b.
While being transported by the district to and from school or other place of instruction; or
c.
While at any other place as an incident to school sponsored activities and while being
transported to, from and between such places.
No student shall be compelled to accept such service without his consent, or if a minor without the
consent of his parent.
The cost of the insurance may be paid from district funds or by the student or his parent.
One or more districts may jointly agree to provide or make available such medical and hospital
services.
4.
ED CODE #1086
Students, with written parental consent, may be excused from school for religious exercises. Such
absence will not be deemed absent in computing average daily attendance if:
a.
The governing board adopts a resolution permitting students to be absent from school for
religious purposes;
b.
The governing board adopts regulations governing the attendance of students at religious
exercises or instruction.
c.
Each student so excused attends at least a minimum day for elementary schools and as
provided by the state board of education of secondary schools, and
d.
No student shall be excused on more than four days per school month.
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5.
ED CODE #8506
No governing board shall require students to attend a sex education or family life education course.
If such classes are offered, the parent of each student enrolled in such class shall first be notified in
writing of the class. Opportunity shall be provided to each parent to request in writing that his child
not attend the class.
The certification document of any person responsible for making any instructional material available
for inspection for inspection or for notifying the parent or guardian of the class to be conducted shall
be revoked or suspended upon failure to provide for inspection or notification.
6.
ED CODE #8701
Whenever any part of the instruction in "Health", Family Life Education, and Sex Education conflicts
with the religious training and beliefs or personal moral convictions of the parent or guardian of any
student, the student shall be excused from such training upon request of the "parent or guardian."
7.
ED CODE #11704
The governing board shall cooperate with the local health officer to prevent and control communicable
diseases in school age children.
For that purpose, the board may use any district funds, property, and personnel, and permit any
licensed doctor or physician to administer immunizing agents to any student whose parents have
consented in writing to the administration of such immunizing agent.
8.
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (FERPA)
The FERPA gives certain rights to parents regarding their children's education records. These rights
transfer to the student or former student who has reached the age of 18 or is attending any school
beyond the high school level. Students and former students to whom the rights have transferred are
called eligible students.
Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review all of the student's education
records maintained by the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of materials in
education records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for parents or
eligible students to inspect the records personally. The school may charge an fee for copies.
Parents and eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records believed to
be inaccurate or misleading. If the school refuses to change the records, the parent or eligible
student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still refuses the
correction, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement in the records
commenting on the contested information in the records.
9.
ED CODE #11752.1
Any student who must take, during the school day, medication prescribed for him by a physician, may
be assisted by a school nurse if the district receives:
a.
Instructions for the physician, and
b.
Parental request for the assistance in administering the physician's instructions.
The Governing Board of Exeter Union High School District in Board Policy 7164 authorizes high school
students to leave the school grounds during the lunch period. Section 44808.5 of the Education Code further
states: Neither the District nor any officer or employee thereof shall be liable for the conduct or safety of any
pupil during such time as the pupil has left the school grounds for lunch. When leaving the school grounds for
lunch, a passport is not required as long as the student returns on time for the instructional period after lunch.
Students leaving for lunch and not returning, MUST obtain a passport prior to leaving or in the case of an
emergency, have a parent call the high school office. Failure to meet this requirement may result in disciplinary
action.
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PARENT/STUDENT RIGHTS IN IDENTIFICATION, EVALUATION AND PLACEMENT
The following is a description of the rights granted by federal law to students with handicaps. The intent of the
law is to keep you fully informed concerning decision about your child and to inform you of your rights if you
disagree with any of these decisions.
You have the right to:
1.
Have your child take part in, and receive benefits from public education programs without
discrimination because of his/her handicapping conditions;
2.
Have the school district advise you of your rights under federal law;
3.
Receive notice with respect to identification, evaluation, or placement of your child;
4.
Have your child receive a free appropriate public education. This includes the right to be educated
with non-handicapped students to the maximum extent appropriate. It also includes the right to have
the school district make reasonable accommodations to allow your child an equal opportunity to
participate in school and school-related activities.
5.
Have your child educated in facilities and receive services comparable to those provided nonhandicapped students;
6.
Have your child receive special education and related services if he/she is found to be eligible under
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (PL 101-476) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act;
7.
Have evaluation, educational and placement decision made based upon a variety of information
sources, and by persons who know the student, the evaluation data, and placement options;
8.
Have transportation provided to and from an alternative placement setting at no greater cost to you
than would be incurred if the student were placed in a program operated by the district.
9.
Have your child be given an equal opportunity to participate in nonacademic and extracurricular
activities offered by the district.
10.
Examine all relevant records relating to decisions regarding your child's identification, evaluation,
educational program, and placement.
11.
Obtain copies of educational records at a reasonable cost unless the fee would effectively deny you
access to the records;
12.
A response from the school district to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of your
child's records.
13.
Request amendment of your child's educational records if there is reasonable cause to believe that they
are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of your child. If the school
district refuses this request for amendment, it shall notify you within a reasonable time, and advise you
of the right to a hearing;
14.
Request mediation or an impartial due process hearing related to decisions or actions regarding your
child's identification, evaluation, educational program or placement. You and the student may take
part in the hearing and have an attorney represent you. Hearing requests must be made to: DIANE
GRAZIANI.
15.
Ask for payment of reasonable attorney fees if you are successful on your claim.
16.
File a local grievance.
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THE PERSON IN THIS DISTRICT WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSURING THAT THE DISTRICT
COMPLIES WITH SECTION 504 IS:
DIANE GRAZIANI-ORTON
PHONE: 592-9421
NOTICE OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
The following is a list of the rights you have as a parent or guardian of a child in public school. The rights
listed are granted by federal or state laws, regulations and court decisions.
A. STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND ATTENDANCE You have the right as a parent:
1. to obtain a copy of the Governing Board's rules and regulations on student discipline. (Ed. Code
35291)
2. to be informed that you may be required to attend your child's class if he or she is suspended for unruly
or disruptive conduct. (Ed. Code 48900.1,
3. to apply for enrollment of your child in a district in which you are employed, however, the district may
have the right to deny the application under certain conditions. (Ed. Code 4804(f))
4. to request information about enrollment in alternative schools. (See following.)(Ed. Code 58501)
NOTICE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ESTABLISHMENT
The following notice shall be sent along with the notification of parents and guardians
required by Section 48980:
"Notice of Alternative Schools"
California state law authorizes all school districts to provide for alternative schools. Section
58500 of the Education Code defines alternative school as a school or separate class group
within a school which is operated in a manner designed to:
(a)
Maximize the opportunity for students to develop the positive values of self-reliance,
initiative, kindness, spontaneity, resourcefulness, courage, creativity, responsibility,
and joy.
(b)
Recognize that the best learning takes place when the student learns because of his
desire to learn.
(c)
Maintain a learning situation maximizing student self-motivation and encouraging
the student in his own time to follow his own interests. These interests may be
conceived by him totally and independently or may result in whole or in part from a
presentation by his teachers of choices of learning projects.
(d)
Maximize the opportunity for teachers, parents and students to cooperatively develop
the learning process and its subject matter. This opportunity shall be a continuous,
permanent process.
(e)
Maximize the opportunity for the students, teachers, and parents to continuously
react to the changing world, including but not limited to the community in which the
school is located.
In the event any parent, pupil, or teacher is interested in further information concerning
alternative schools, the county superintendent of schools, the administrative office of this
district, and the principal's office in each attendance unit have copies of the law available for
your information. This law particularly authorizes interested persons to request the governing
board of the district to establish alternative school programs in each district.
Further, a copy shall be posted in at least two places normally visible to pupils, teachers, and visiting parents in
each attendance unit for the entire month of March in each year.
5.
6.
to excuse your child from school for justifiable personal reasons upon written notice and approval by
the principal or designated representative. Personal reasons may include attendance at a religious
retreat, not to exceed four hours per semester, and the observance of a religious holiday or ceremony.
(Ed. Code 48205)
to receive the District's written policy on sexual harassment as it relates to students. (See attachment.
(Ed. Code 212.6))
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B. STUDENT HEALTH You have the right as a parent:
1. to be informed that school authorities will notify students in grades 7 and 8 that they may be excused
from school for the purpose of obtaining confidential medical services without your consent. (Ed.
Code 46010)
2. to be informed that your child must be immunized against certain diseases before being admitted to
school, unless exempted for medical or religious reasons. (Ed. Code 46010.5)
3. to request assistance in administering medication to your child during school hours. Such assistance
requires you written authorization and that of a physician detailing the method, amount, and time
schedules for taking the medication. (Ed. Code 49423)
4. to exempt your child from any physical examination upon your written notification. However, where
there is good reason to believe that your child is suffering from a recognized contagious or infectious
disease, your child will be sent home and will not be permitted to return until school authorities are
satisfied that any contagious or infectious disease does not exist. (Ed. Code 49451)
5. to purchase insurance for medical and hospital services for your child's injuries while participating in
athletic activities since the District does not provide such medical and hospital services. (Ed. Code
49471)
6. to be informed of your obligation to notify appropriate school personnel (e.g., school nurse or
designated employee) of your child's continuing medication regimen for a nonepisodic condition.
With your consent, the school nurse may communicate with your child's physician and may counsel
school personnel regarding the possible effects of the drug on the child's physical, intellectual, and
social behavior, as well as possible behavioral signs and symptoms of adverse side effects, omission,
or overdose. (Ed. Code 49480)
7. to obtain information and apply for participation in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program offered by
the District to provide nutritional meals to needy pupils. (Ed. Code 49510 et seq.)
C. STUDENT RECORDS You have the right as a parent:
1. to be notified of the District's policies concerning student records maintained by the District. (Ed.
Code 49063; 34 C.F.R. Part 99.7)
2. to know that your child's constitutional right to privacy prohibits the release of confidential information
in your child's records to individuals other than yourself, or certain authorized individuals.
3. to consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in your child's records, except
to the extent disclosure without consent is permitted by law (e.g., court order). (Ed Code 49302)
4. to review and inspect your child's school records during regular school hours.
5. to receive a copy of any information in your child's records at a reasonable cost per page. (Ed. Code
49068)
6. to request that information which you believe to be inaccurate or inappropriate, be removed from your
child's records. (Ed. Code 49068)
7. to file a complaint with the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare concerning
alleged failure by the district to comply with the requirement of the General Education Provisions Act.
8. to be informed that the District will notify your child's teacher(s), in confidence, if your child has
caused or attempted to cause serious bodily injury to another person. The information provided the
teacher(s) will be based on any written records that the District maintains or receives from a law
enforcement agency regarding your child. (Ed. Code 49079)
D. STUDENT INSTRUCTION. You have the right as a parent:
1. to substantiate your child's moral objection to dissecting, destroying or otherwise harming animals as
part of an education project. Teachers of courses utilizing dead animals or animal parts will inform
students of their right to object to participate in a particular project involving the harmful or destructive
use of animals. Your written note attesting to your child's objection may, at the teacher's option, entitle
your child to participation in an alternative education project or to be excused from the project
altogether. (Ed. Code 32255, et seq.)
2. to have your child with a temporary disability receive individual instruction if attendance at school is
impossible or inadvisable. Individual instruction may be provided at your child's home, in a hospital or
other residential health facility. (Ed. Code 48206.3, et seq.)
3. to be informed of District programs for students with exceptional needs, including your right to have
your child placed in an "appropriate" program, and to be consulted about the assessment and placement
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4.
5.
6.
7.
of your child. Students with exceptional needs have a right to a free appropriate public education.
(Ed. Code 56000, et seq.)
to excuse your child from taking part in training in health, family life education and sex education
instruction which conflicts with your religious training, beliefs and moral convictions or those of your
child.
(Ed. Code 51240)
to be informed, in writing, of sex education classes offered by the District and of your opportunity to
inspect and review all instructional materials to be used in such classes. You may request, in writing,
if you do not want your child to attend these classes. Your request will be valid for a school year but
may be withdrawn by you at any time. We note that this notice does not apply to human reproductive
organs which may appear in physiology, biology, zoology, general science, personal hygiene, or health
textbooks, adopted pursuant to law. (Ed. Code 51550)
to be informed in writing, of AIDS prevention instruction offered by the District for students in grades
7 and 8. You have a right to be notified of the purpose of the AIDS prevention instruction and that you
may request in writing, that your child not receive such instruction. (Ed. Code 51201.5)
to have a conference scheduled when a teacher has determined and informed you that your child is in
danger of failing a course. (Ed. Code 49067)
E. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, prohibit
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in federally financed education
programs or activities. The District does not discriminate in admissions or access to its programs or
activities. Any questions or concerns concerning noncompliance can be directed to your school
principal. (34 C.F.R. 100.6, 106.9)
2. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1983, prohibits discrimination against qualified handicapped
persons in federally financed education programs or activities. The District does not discriminate in
admission or access to its programs or activities. Please contact the District Program Coordinator with
any questions.
3. Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations requires districts to adopt and provide Uniform
Complaint Procedures to assist you with questions regarding your rights. These procedures are
attached. (Code Cal. Reg., tit. 5, 4622)
4 You may request a copy of the School Accountability Report Card which is issued annually for each
school of the District. (Ed. Code 35256)
5. You may request to review the complete management plan for asbestos containing material in school
buildings. (40 C.F.R. 763.93)
ALL PERSONNEL
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The Governing Board prohibits sexual harassment in the working environment of district employees or
applicants by any person in any form.
Employees who permit or engage in such harassment may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including
dismissal.
Any employee or applicant for employment who feels that he/she or another individual in the district is being
sexually harassed should immediately contact his/her supervisor, principal, other district administrator or the
Superintendent or designee in order to obtain procedures for reporting a complaint. Complaints of harassment
can be filed in accordance with AR 4031 - Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment. (See
Attachment).
Any supervisor who receives a harassment complaint shall notify the Superintendent or designee, who shall
ensure that the complaint is appropriately investigated.
The district prohibits retaliatory behavior against any complainant or any participant in the complaint process.
Each complaint of sexual harassment shall be promptly investigated in a way that respects the privacy of all
parties concerned.
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Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
200-240
212.5
212.6
230
GOVERNMENT CODE
12900-12996
LABOR CODE
1101
1102.1
Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex especially:
Sexual harassment, defined
Sexual harassment policy
Particular practices prohibited
Fair Employment and Housing Act
Political activities of employees
Discrimination: sexual orientation
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
2000d & 2000e et seq. Title VI & Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended
2000h-2 et seq. Title IX, 1972 Education Act Amendments
Meritor Savings Bank, FSB v. Vinson et al.
86 Daily Journal D.A.R. 2130
EXETER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BP 4119.11(a) (b)
EUHSD Adoption
June 8, 1993
EUSD Adoption
June 8, 1993
EUHSD Effective
June 8, 1993
EUSD Effective
June 8, 1993
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Exeter Public Schools
BP 4119.11
4219.11
4319.11
ALL PERSONNEL
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The Governing Board prohibits sexual harassment in the working environment of district employees or applicants by any person in any form.
The Board also prohibits retaliatory behavior or action against district employees or other persons who complain, testify, or otherwise
participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and the administrative regulations.
The Superintendent or designee shall take all actions necessary to ensure the prevention, investigation, and correction of sexual harassment,
including but not limited to:
I.
Providing periodic training to all staff regarding the district’s sexual harassment policy, particularly the procedures for filing
complaints and employees’ duty to use the districts complaint procedures in order to avoid harm.
(cf. 4131, 4231, 4331 - Staff Development)
2.
Publicizing and disseminating the district’s sexual harassment policy to staff
(cf. 4112.9,4212.9, 4312.9 - Employee Notifications)
3.
Ensuring prompt, thorough and fair investigation of complaints.
4.
Taking timely and appropriate corrective/remedial actions after completion of investigation. This may require interim separation of
the complainant and the alleged harasser, and subsequent monitoring of developments.
Any employee or applicant for employment who feels that he/she or another individual in the district is being sexually harassed should
immediately contact his/her supervisor, principal, other district administrator or the Superintendent or designee in order to obtain procedures
for reporting a complaint. Complaints of harassment can be filed in accordance with AR 4131 - Complaints Concerning Discrimination in
Employment. An employee may bypass his/her supervisor in filing a complaint where the supervisor is the subject of the compliant.
Any supervisor who receives a harassment compliant shall notify the Superintendent or designee, who shall ensure that the complaint is
appropriately investigated. All complaints and allegations of sexual harassment shall be kept confidential to the extent necessary to carry out
the investigation or take other subsequent necessary action (5 CCR 4964)
Any district employee who engages or participates in sexual harassment, or who aids, abets, incites, compels, or coerces another to commit
sexual harassment against a district employee, job applicant or student, is in violation of this policy and is subject to disciplinary action, up to
and including dismissal.
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BP 4119.11(b)
4219.11
4319.11
(cf. 4117.4 - Dismissal)
(cf. 4118 - Suspension/Disciplinary Action)
(cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex
GOVERNMENT CODE
12900-12996 Fair Employment and Housing Act
LABOR CODE
1101 Political activities of employees
1102.1 Discrimination; sexual orientation
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
4900-4965 Nondiscrimination in elementary and secondary education programs receiving state financial assistance
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
2000d-2000d-7 Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
2000e-2000e-17 Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended
2000h-2000h-6 Title IX, 1972 Education Act Amendments
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34
106.9 Dissemination of policy
COURT DECISIONS
Faragher v. City of Boca Raton (1998)
Burlington Industries v. Ellreth (1998)
Gebser v. Lago Vista Independent School District (1998)
Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Serv. Inc. (1998)
Juarez v. Ameritech Mobile Systems
Dornhecker v. Malibu Grand Prix Corp. (1987)
Meritor Savings Bank FSB v. Vinson et al. (1986)
EXETER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BP 4119.11, 4219.11, 4319.11
EUHSD Adoption
June 8, 1993
EUSD Adoption
June 8, 1993
EUHSD Effective
June 8, 1993
EUSD Effective
June 8, 1993
EUHSD Re-Adoption
June 10, 1997
EUSD Re--Adoption
June 10, 1997
EUHSD Re-Adoption
April 17, 2002
EUSD Re-Adoption
April 23, 2002
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Exeter Public Schools
AR 4119.11(a)
219.11\
319.11
ALL PERSONNEL
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Prohibited sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal, visual or
physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the work or educational setting when: (Education Code 212.5; 5 CCR 4916)
i.
Submission to the conduct is made either expressly or by implication in term or condition of any individual's employment.
ii. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by the individual is used as the basis for an employment decision affecting the
individual.
iii. The conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or academic performance or of
creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or education environment or of adversely affecting the other individual's
performance, evaluation, advancement, assigned duties, or any other condition of education, employment, or career
development.
iv. Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as the basis for any decision affecting the individual
regarding benefits and services, honors, programs or activities available at or through the educational institution.
Other examples of sexual harassment, whether committed by an supervisor or any other employee, include but are not limited to:
a.
Unwelcome leering, sexual flirtations or propositions.
b.
Unwelcome sexual slurs, epithets, threats, verbal abuse, innuendoes, derogatory comments or sexually degrading
descriptions.
c.
Graphic verbal comments about an individual's body, or overly personal conversation or pressure for sexual activity.
d.
Sexual jokes, stories, drawings, pictures, graffiti, or gestures, or sexually explicit e-mails.
e.
Spreading sexual rumors.
f.
Massaging, grabbing, fondling, stroking or brushing the body.
g.
Touching an individual's body or clothes in a sexual way.
h.
Cornering, blocking, leaning over or impeding normal movements.
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AR 4119.11(b)
4219.11
4319.11
i.
Displaying sexually suggestive objects or using sexual computer screen savers.
j.
Any act of retaliation against an individual who reports a violation of the district's sexual harassment policy or who participates
in the investigation of a sexual harassment complaint.
Each principal and supervisor has the responsibility of maintaining an educational and work environment free of sexual harassment. This
responsibility includes discussing the district’s sexual harassment policy with his/her students and/or employees and assuring them that they are
not required to endure sexually insulting, degrading or exploitative treatment or any other form of sexual harassment.
Notifications
A copy of the Governing Board's policy and this Administrative Regulation shall: (Education Code 231.5)
1.
Be displayed in a prominent location in the main administrative building or other area of the school where notices of district
rules, regulations, procedures and standards of conduct are posted
2.
Be provided to each faculty member, all members of the administrative staff, and all members of the support staff at the
beginning of the first quarter or semester of the school year, or whenever a new employee is hired.
(cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications)
3.
Appear in any school or district publication that sets forth the school's or district's comprehensive rules, regulations, procedures
and standards of conduct. (Education Code 212.6)
All employees shall receive either a copy of information sheets prepared by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing or a
copy of district information sheets that contain, at a minimum, components on: (Government Code 12950)
1.
The illegality of sexual harassment.
2.
The definition of sexual harassment under applicable state and federal law.
3.
A description of sexual harassment, with examples.
4.
The district's complaint process available to the employee.
5.
The legal remedies and complaint process available through the Fair Employment and Housing Department and Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission.
6.
Directions on how to contact the Fair Employment and Housing Department and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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BP 5145.7 (a)
STUDENTS
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The Governing Board is committed to maintaining an educational environment that is free from harassment. The Board prohibits sexual
harassment of students by other students, employees or other persons, at school or at school-sponsored or school-related activities. The Board
also prohibits retaliatory behavior or action against persons who complain, testify, assist or otherwise participate in the complaint process
established pursuant to this policy and the administrative regulation.
Instruction/Information
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that all district students receive age-appropriate instruction and information on sexual harassment.
Such instruction and information shall include:
1. What acts and behavior constitute sexual harassment, including the fact that sexual harassment could occur between people of the
same gender
3. A clear message that students do not have to endure sexual harassment
4. Encouragement to report observed instances of sexual harassment, even where the victim of the harassment has not complained
5. Information about the person(s) to whom a report of sexual harassment should be made
(cf. 5131.5 - Vandalism, Theft and Graffiti)
(cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate)
(cf. 5141.41 - Child Abuse Prevention)
(cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment)
(cf. 6142.1 - Family Life/Sex Education)
BP 5145.7 (b)
Complaint Process
Any student who feels that he/she is being or has been subjected to sexual harassment shall immediately contact his/her teacher or any other
employee. A school employee to whom a complaint is made shall, within 24 hours of receiving the complaint, report it to the principal or
designee.
Any school employee who observes any incident of sexual harassment involving a student shall report this observation to the principal or
designee, whether or not the victim files a complaint.
In any case of sexual harassment involving the principal or any other district employee to whom the complaint would ordinarily be made, the
employee who receives the student's report or who observes the incident shall report to the nondiscrimination coordinator or the Superintendent
or designee.
(cf. 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sexual Harassment)
(cf. 5141.4 - Child Abuse Reporting Procedures)
(cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment)
The principal or designee to whom a complaint of sexual harassment is reported shall immediately investigate the complaint in accordance with
administrative regulation. Where the principal or designee finds that sexual harassment occurred, he/she shall take prompt, appropriate action
to end the harassment and address its effects on the victim. The principal or designee shall also advise the victim of any other remedies that
may be available. The principal or designee shall file a report with the Superintendent or designee and refer the matter to law enforcement
authorities, where required.
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(cf. 1312.1 - Complaints Concerning District Employees)
Disciplinary Measures
Any student who engages in sexual harassment of anyone at school or at a school-sponsored or school-related activity is in violation of this
policy and shall be subject to disciplinary action. For students in grades 4 through 12, disciplinary action may include suspension and/or
expulsion, provided that in imposing such discipline the entire circumstances of the incident(s) shall be taken into account.
Record-Keeping
The Superintendent or designee shall maintain a record of all reported cases of sexual harassment to enable the district to monitor, address and
prevent repetitive harassing behavior in its schools.
All complaints and allegations of sexual harassment shall be kept confidential except as necessary to carry out the investigation or take other
subsequent necessary action. (5 CCR 4964)
BP 5145.7 (c)
(cf. 4119.23/4219.23/4319.23 - Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged
Information)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex
48900.2 Additional grounds for suspension or expulsion; sexual harassment
48904 Liability of parent/guardian for willful student misconduct
48980 Notice at beginning of term
CIVIL CODE
51.9 Liability for sexual harassment; business, service and professional relationships
1714.1 Liability of parents/guardians for willful misconduct of minor
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
4900-4965 Nondiscrimination in elementary and secondary education programs receiving state financial assistance
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
1681-1688 Title IX, Discrimination
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
2000d-2000d-7 Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
2000e-2000e-17 Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34
106.1-106.71 Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in education programs
COURT DECISIONS
Reese v. Jefferson School District, (2001) 208 F.3d 736
Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education, (1999) 526 U.S. 629
Gebser v. Lago Vista Independent School District, (1998) 118 S.Ct. 1989
Nabozny v. Podlesny, (1996, 7th Cir.) 92 F.3d 446
Doe v. Petaluma City School District, (1995, 9th Cir.) 54 F.3d 1447
Oona R.-S. etc. v. Santa Rosa City Schools et al, (1995) 890 F.Supp. 1452
Rosa H. v. San Elizario Ind. School District, (W.D. Tex. 1995) 887 F. Supp. 140, 143
Clyde K. v. Puyallup School District #3, (1994) 35 F.3d 1396
Patricia H. v. Berkeley Unified School District, (1993) 830 F.Supp. 1288
Franklin v. Gwinnet County Schools, (1992) 112 S. Ct. 1028
Kelson v. City of Springfield, Oregon, (1985, 9th Cir.) 767 F.2d 651
Management Resources:
OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL
Protecting Students from Harassment and Hate Crime: A Guide for Schools, January 1999
OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS' PUBLICATIONS
Revised Sexual Harassment Guidance, January 2001
Sexual Harassment Guidance, March 1997
WEB SITES
OCR: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OCR
(2/97 6/99) 11/01
EXETER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BP 5145.7 (a) (b) (c)
EUHSD Adoption June 8, 1993
EUSD Adoption June 8, 1993
EUHSD Effective June 8, 1993
EUSD Effective June 8, 1993
EUHSD Re- Adoption April 17, 2002
EUSD Re-Adoption April 23, 2002
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Exeter Public Schools
AR 5145.7 (a)
STUDENTS
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Prohibited sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, unwanted requests for sexual favors, or other
unwanted verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature made (Education Code 212.5) against another person of the same or opposite
gender, in the educational setting, when:
1.
Submission to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or condition of a student’s academic status or progress.
2.
Submission to or rejection of the conduct by a student is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting the student.
3.
The conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact on the student’s academic performance, or of creating an
intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment.
4.
Submission to or rejection of the conduct by the student is used as the basis for any decision affecting the student regarding
benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities available at or through any district program or activity.
Other types of conduct which are prohibited in the district and which may constitute sexual harassment include, but are not limited to:
1.
Unwelcome leering, sexual flirtations or propositions.
2.
Sexual slurs, epithets, threats, verbal abuse, derogatory comments or sexually degrading descriptions.
3.
Graphic verbal comments about an individual’s body, or overly personal conversation.
4.
Sexual jokes, stories, drawings, pictures or gestures.
AR 5145.7 (b)
5.
Spreading sexual rumors.
6.
Teasing or sexual remarks about students enrolled in a predominantly single- gender class.
7.
Massaging, grabbing, fondling, stroking or brushing the body.
8.
Touching an individual’s body or clothes in a sexual way.
9.
Purposefully limiting a student’s access to educational tools.
10.
Purposefully cornering or blocking of normal movements.
11.
Displaying sexually suggestive objects
12.
Any act of retaliation against an individual who reports a violation of the district’s sexual harassment policy or who
participates in the investigation of a sexual harassment complaint.
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Notifications
A copy of the district’s sexual harassment policy and regulation shall:
1.
Be included in the notifications that are sent to parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year. (Education Code
78980; 5 CCR 4917)
2.
Be displayed in a prominent location in the main administrative building or other area where notices of district rules,
regulations, procedures, and standards of conduct are posted (Education Code 231.5)
3.
Be provided as part of any orientation program conducted for new students at the beginning of each quarter, semester or
summer session. (Education Code 212.6).
4.
Appear in any school or district publication that sets forth the school or district’s comprehensive rules, regulations,
procedures and standards of conduct. (Education Code 212.6)
Investigation of Complaints at School
1.
The principal or designee shall promptly investigate all complaints of sexual harassment. In so doing, he/she shall talk
individually with:
a.
b.
c.
d.
The student who is complaining
The person accused of harassment
Anyone who witnessed the conduct complained of
Anyone mentioned as having related information
1.
The student who is complaining shall have an opportunity to describe the incident, present witnesses and other evidence of
the harassment, and put his/her complaint in writing.
2.
The principal or designee shall discuss the complaint only with the people described above. When necessary to carry out
his/her investigation or for other good reasons that apply to the particular situation, the principal or designee also may discuss
the complaint with the following persons:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
4.
The Superintendent or designee
The parent/guardian of the student who complained
If the alleged harasser is a student, his/her parent/guardian
A teacher or staff member whose knowledge of the students involved may help in determining who is telling the
truth
Child protective agencies responsible for investigating child abuse reports.
Legal counsel for the district
When the student who complained and the alleged harasser so agree, the principal or designee may arrange for them to
resolve the complaint informally with the help of a counselor, teacher, administrator or trained mediator. The student who
complained shall never be asked to work out the problem directly with the accused person unless such help is provided and
both parties agree.
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AR 5145.7 (c)
5.
In reaching a decision about the complaint, the principal or designee may take into account:
6.
a.
Statements made by the persons identified above
b.
The details and consistency of each person’s account
c.
Evidence of how the complaining student reacted to the incident
d.
Evidence of any past instances of harassment by the alleged harasser
e.
Evidence of any past harassment complaints that were found to be untrue
f.
To judge the severity of the harassment, the principal or designee may take into consideration:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
How the misconduct affected one or more students’ education
The type, frequency and duration of the misconduct
The number of person involved
The age and gender of the person accused of harassment
The subject(s) of harassment
The place and situation where the incident occurred
Other incidents at the school, including incidents of harassment that were not related to gender
7.
The principal or designee shall write a report of his/her findings, decision, and reasons for the decision and shall present this
report to the student who complained and the person accused.
8.
The principal or designee shall give the Superintendent or designee a written report of the complaint and investigation. If the
principal or designee verifies that sexual harassment occurred, this report shall describe the actions taken to end the
harassment, address the affects of the harassment on the student harassed, and prevent retaliation or further harassment.
9.
Within two weeks after receiving the complaint, the principal or designee shall determine whether or not the student who
complained has been further harassed. The principal or designee shall keep a record of this information and shall continue
this follow-up.
Enforcement
The Superintendent or designee shall take appropriate actions to reinforce the district’s sexual harassment policy. These actions may include:
1.
Removing vulgar or offending graffiti.
2.
Providing staff inservice and student instruction or counseling.
3.
Taking appropriate disciplinary action as needed. In addition, the principal or designee may take disciplinary measures
against any person who is found to have made a complaint of sexual harassment which he/she knew was not true.
4.
Notifying parents/guardians of the actions taken.
6.
Notifying child protective services.
AR 5145.7 (d)
EXETER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AR 5145.7 (a) (b) (c) (d)
EUHSD Adoption June 8, 1993
EUSD Adoption June 8, 1993
EUHSD Effective June 8, 1993
EUSD Effective June 8, 1993
EUHSD Re- Adoption April 17, 2002
EUSD Re-Adoption April 23, 2002
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Exeter Public Schools
BP 5145.3 (a)
STUDENTS
NONDISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT
District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, including harassment, with respect to the actual or perceived ethnic group,
religion, sex, gender, color, race, ancestry, national origin and physical or mental disability, age or sexual orientation.
The Governing Board shall ensure equal opportunities for all students in admission and access to the educational program, guidance and
counseling programs, athletic programs, testing procedures, and other activities. Eligibility for choral and cheerleading groups shall be
determined solely on the basis of objective competencies. School staff and volunteers shall carefully guard against segregation, bias and
stereotyping in instruction, guidance and supervision.
a.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
A local agency and its educational institutions shall not provide any course or otherwise carry out any of its educational programs or
activities separately on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion,
color, or mental or physical disability or require or refuse participation therein by any of its students on such basis, including but not
limited to, agriculture, health, physical education, industrial technology, business, career, vocational and emerging technical
educational programs, home economics, work experience programs, occupational training programs, research opportunities, visual and
performing arts, and adult education courses.
Portions of classes which deal with human sexuality may be conducted in separate sessions for males and females.
Local agencies and their educational institutions may make requirements based on vocal range or quality which may result in a chorus
or choruses of one, or predominantly one, sex.
A local agency and its educational institutions shall not permit any course or activity labeling and scheduling which results in the
separation of students on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin,
religion, color, or mental or physical disability. In educational institutions where students have the opportunity to select a specific
activity for a physical education course, the course title and description shall be gender neutral.
While instruction in all physical education classes is coeducational, nothing in this section shall prohibit the grouping of students
during physical education activities by ability when assessed by objective standards of individual performance without regard to sex
and all students are involved in the same physical activity or conceptual learning experience at the same time.
Recruitment. An educational institution may choose to undertake affirmative recruitment efforts to overcome the effect of conditions
which resulted in limited participation in certain courses by a particular group of students including but not limited to math, science,
emerging technologies, occupational training, and career vocational and technical educational program courses.
Prerequisites. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the use of prerequisites that have been demonstrated to be essential to
success in a given program or course. If a prerequisite is not essential to success in a given course or program, it shall be abolished as
a prerequisite.
Required Courses. In determining required courses for any student, such determination shall be made without regard to sex, sexual
orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability, except
as otherwise provided in these regulations. (Title 5, Article 5-4940)
Policies and procedures related to harassment must also be consistent with First Amendment rights to free speech. Education Code 48950
provides that no district with one or more high schools shall make or enforce any rule subjecting a high school student to disciplinary sanctions
solely on the basis of speech or other communication that would be constitutionally protected if engaged in outside of campus. Education Code
48950 specifically states that it does not prohibit discipline for harassment, threats or intimidation unless constitutionally protected. As a
general rule, harassment, threats and intimidation directed at an individual or group are not constitutionally protected, and whether such speech
might be entitled to constitutional protection would be determined on a case-by-case basis, with consideration for the specific words used and
the circumstances involved.
The Board prohibits intimidation or harassment of any student by any employee, student or other person in the district. Staff shall be alert and
immediately responsive to student conduct which may interfere with another student's ability to participate in or benefit from school services,
activities or privileges.
Students who harass other students shall be subject to appropriate discipline, up to and including counseling, suspension and/or expulsion. An
employee who permits or engages in harassment may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
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The Board hereby designates the Deputy Superintendent, 134 South “E” Street, Exeter, (559) 592-9421 as coordinator for non-discrimination.
BP 5145.3 (b)
Any student who feels that he/she is being harassed should immediately contact the non-discrimination coordinator or the principal or designee.
If a situation involving harassment is not promptly remedied by the non-discrimination coordinator, principal or designee, a complaint can be
filed in accordance with administrative regulations. The Superintendent or designee shall determine which complaint procedure is appropriate.
(cf. 1312.1 - Complaints Concerning District Employees)
(cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures)
Legal Reference:
CIVIL CODE
1714.1 Liability of parents/guardians for willful misconduct of minor
EDUCATION CODE
40 Prohibited sex discrimination
41 School-sponsored athletic programs; prohibited sex discrimination
200-262 Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex
48900.3 Suspension or expulsion for act of hate violence
48900.4 Suspension or expulsion for threats or harassment
48904 Liability of parent/guardian for willful student misconduct
48907 Student exercise of free expression
48950 Freedom of speech
49020-49023 Athletic programs
51006-51007 Equitable access to technological education programs
51500 Prohibited instruction or activity
51501 Prohibited means of instruction
60044 Prohibited instructional materials
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
4621 District policies and procedures
4622 Notice requirements
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
2000d & 2000e et seq. Title VI & VII. Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended
2000h-2 et seq. Title IX, 1972 Education Act Amendments
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34
100.3a Prohibition of discrimination on basis of race, color or national origin
106.8 Designation of responsible employee
106.9 Notification of nondiscrimination on basis of sex
EXETER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BP 5145.3 (a) (b) (c)
EUHSD Adoption
EUSD Adoption
EUHSD Effective
EUSD Effective
EUHSD Re-Adoption
EUSD Re-Adoption
July 17, 1996
July 23, 1996
July 17, 1996
July 23, 1996
April 17, 2002
April 23, 2002
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Exeter Public Schools
AR 1312.3 (a)
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
Compliance Officer
The Governing Board designates the following compliance officer to receive and investigate complaints and ensure district compliance with
law:
Renee Whitson,
Diane Graziani,
Superintendent
Deputy Superintendent
134 South ”E” Street
134 South “E” Street
Exeter, CA 93221
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-9421
(559) 592-9421
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that employees designated to investigate complaints are knowledgeable about the laws and
programs for which they are responsible. Such employees may have access to legal counsel as determined by the Superintendent or designee.
(cf. 9124 - Attorney)
Notifications
The Superintendent or designee shall meet the notification requirements of 5 CCR 4622, including the annual dissemination of district
complaint procedures and information about available appeals, civil law remedies and conditions under which a complaint may be taken
directly to the California Department of Education. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that complainants understand that they may
pursue other remedies, including actions before civil courts or other public agencies.
(cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications)
The Uniform Complaint Procedures in the Title 5 Code of Regulations, Section 4622, requires annual notification in writing to students,
employees, parents or guardians, district advisory committee, school advisory committees and other interested parties of the district's complaint
procedures. Below you will find a sample of such notification in both English and Spanish.
DISTRICT NOTICE OF COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
The district has a primary responsibility to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. The district will investigate
complaints alleging failure to comply with these laws. We will seek to resolve these complaints while ensuring that complainants are protected
from retaliation. If you believe a state or federal law has been violated, you may file a written complaint describing the failure with the district's
compliance officer, the Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent, 134 South “E” Street, Exeter, 592-9421.
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AR 1312.3 (b)
After the local investigation, you may appeal to the California Department of Education and may seek help from agencies such as legal
assistance agencies, local mediation centers or the Tulare County Office of Education. Some complaints may involve civil law remedies, direct
State intervention or the withholding of funds from the district if we fail to comply with the law.
NOTIFICACION DE PROCEDIMIENTO DE QUEJA DEL DISTRITO
El distrito tiene una responsabilidad principal para asegurar cumplimiento con eyes y regulaciones estatales y federales. El distrito investigara
quejas que fracasan en cumplir con estas leyes. Buscaremos resolver estas quejas mientras aseguremos que los demandantes estan protegidos
de represalia. Si usted cree que una ley estatal o federal ha sido violada, usted puede registrar una queja escrita con el oficial de consentimiento
del distrito, el Superintendente o Superintendente Asistente, 134 South “E” Street, Exeter, 592-9421.
Despues de Ia investigacion local, usted puede acudir a Departamento de Educacion de California y puede buscar ayuda de las agencias tales
como agencias de la ayuda legal, centros locales de la mediación o la oficina de condado de Tulare de la educación. Algunas quejas pueden
envolver remedios de derechos civiles, intervencion directa del Estado o el retener de fondos del distrito Si no cumplimos con Ia ley.
Procedures
The following procedures shall be used to address all complaints which allege that the district has violated federal or state laws or regulations
governing educational programs. Compliance officers shall maintain a record of each complaint and subsequent related actions, including all
information required for compliance with the Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 4632.
Investigations of discrimination complaints shall be conducted in a manner that protects confidentiality of the parties and the facts. (Title 5,
Section 4630)
All parties involved in allegations shall be notified when a complaint is filed, when a complaint meeting or hearing is scheduled, and when a
decision or ruling is made.
Step 1: Filing of Complaint
Any individual, public agency or organization may file a written complaint of alleged noncompliance with the appropriate compliance officer
named above. The compliance officer shall maintain a log of complaints received, providing each with a code number and a date stamp.
If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as illiteracy or other disabilities, district staff shall help him/her
to file the complaint. (Title 5, Section 4600)
Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination may be filed by a person who alleges that he/she personally suffered unlawful discrimination or
by a person who believes that an individual or any specific class of individuals has been subjected to unlawful discrimination. The complaint
must be initiated no later than six months from the date when the alleged discrimination occurred or when the complainant first obtained
knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination. (Title 5, Section 4630)
Step 2: Mediation
Within three days of receiving the complaint, the compliance officer may informally discuss with the complainant the possibility of using
mediation. If all parties agree to mediation, the compliance officer shall make all arrangements for this process.
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AR 1312.3 (c)
Before initiating the mediation of a discrimination complaint, the compliance officer shall ensure that all parties agree to make the mediator a
party to related confidential information.
If the mediation process does not resolve the problem within the parameters of law, the compliance officer shall proceed with his/her
investigation of the complaint.
The use of mediation shall not extend the district's time lines for investigating and resolving the complaint unless the complainant agrees in
writing to such an extension of time. (5 CCR 4631)
Step 3: Investigation of Complaint
The compliance officer shall hold an investigative meeting within five days of receiving the complaint or an unsuccessful attempting to mediate
the complaint. This meeting shall provide an opportunity for the complainant and/or his/her representative to repeat the complaint orally. The
complainant and/or his/her representative and the district's representatives shall also have the opportunity to present information relevant to the
complaint. Parties to the dispute may discuss the complaint and question each other or each other's witnesses. (Title 5, Section 4631)
Step 4: District Response
Within 30 days of receiving the complaint, the compliance officer shall prepare and send to the complainant a written report of the district’s
investigation and decision, as described in #5 below. If a complainant is dissatisfied with the compliance officer's decision, he/she may, within
five days, file his/her complaint in writing with the Governing Board. The Board may consider the matter at its next regular Board meeting or
at a special Board meeting convened in order to meet the 60-day time limit within which the complaint must be answered. The Board may
decide not to hear the complaint, in which case the decision of the compliant officer shall be the district's final written decision. If the Board
hears the complaint, the compliance officer shall send the Board's decision to the complainant within 60 days of the district's initially receiving
the complaint or within an extended time period that has been specified in a written agreement with the complainant.
Step 5: Final Written Decision
The report of the district’s decision shall be in writing and received by the complainant within 60 days of filing the complaint.
The report of the district’s decision shall be written in English and in the language of the complainant whenever feasible or required by law. If
it is not feasible to write this report in the complainant’s primary language, the district shall arrange a meeting at which a community member
will interpret it for the complainant.
This report shall include:
a. The findings and disposition of the complaint, including corrective actions, if any (5 CCR 4631)
b. The rationale for the above disposition (5 CCR 4631)
c. Notice of the complainant’s right to appeal the decision within 15 days to the California Department of Education, and procedures to be
followed for initiating such an appeal (5 CCR 4631, 4652)
d. For discrimination complaints, notice that the complainant must wait until 60 days have elapsed from the filing of an appeal with the
California Department of Education before pursuing civil law remedies (5 CCR 4631; Education Code 2652.3)
AR 1312.3 (d)
e. A detailed statement of all specific issues that were brought up during the investigation and the extent to which these issues were resolved.
If an employee is disciplined as a result of the complaint, this report shall simply state that effective action was taken and that the employee
was informed of district expectations. The report shall not give any further information as to the nature of the disciplinary action.
Appeals to the California Department of Education
If a complainant is dissatisfied with the district's decision, he/she may appeal in writing to the California Department of Education within 15
days of receiving the district's decision. For good cause, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may grant an extension for filing appeals.
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When appealing to the California Department of Education, the complainant must specify the reason(s) for appealing the district's decision and
must include a copy of the locally filed complaint and the district's decision. (5 CCR 4652)
The California Department of Education may directly intervene in the complaint without waiting for action by the district when one of the
conditions listed in 5 CCR 4650 exists. In addition, the California Department of Education may also intervene in those cases where the
district has not taken action within 60 calendar days of the date the complaint was filed with the district.
Civil Law Remedies
A complainant may pursue available civil law remedies outside of the district’s complaint procedures. Complainants may seek assistance from
mediation centers or public/private interest attorneys. Civil law remedies that may be imposed by a court include, but are not limited to,
injunctions and restraining orders. For discrimination complaints, however, a complainant must wait until 60 days have elapsed from the filing
of an appeal with the California Department of Education before pursuing civil law remedies. The moratorium does not apply to injunctive
relief and is applicable only if the district has appropriately, and in a timely manner, apprized the complainant of his/her right to file a
complaint in accordance with 5 CCR 4622. For assistance, you may contact:
Legal Assistance
2005 W. Ashland Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-0400
or
Central California Legal Services
241 South “L” Street
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-2170
EXETER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AR 1312.3 (a) (b) (c)
EUHSD Adoption
EUSD Adoption
EUHSD Effective
EUSD Effective
EUHSD Re-Adoption
EUSD Re-Adoption
September 17, 1992
September 22, 1992
September 17, 1992
September 22, 1992
April 17, 2002
April 23, 2002
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Exeter Public Schools
BP 1312.3 (a)
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
Compliance Officer
The Governing Board designates the following compliance officer to receive and investigate complaints and ensure district compliance with
law:
Renee Whitson, Superintendent
134 South”E” Street
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-9421
Diane Graziani-Orton, Deputy Superintendent
134 South “E” Street
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-9421
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that employees designated to investigate complaints are knowledgeable about the laws and
programs for which they are responsible. Such employees may have access to legal counsel as determined by the Superintendent or designee.
(cf. 9124 - Attorney)
The Governing Board recognizes that the district has primary responsibility for insuring that it complies with state and federal laws and
regulations governing educational programs. The district shall investigate and seek to resolve complaints at the local level. The district shall
follow uniform complaint procedures when addressing complaints alleging unlawful discrimination based on ethnic group identification, sex,
religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ancestry, national origin, color, or physical or mental disability in any program or activity that
receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The district shall also follow uniform complaint procedures pursuant to state regulations
when addressing complaints alleging or failure to comply with state and federal law in adult basic education, consolidated categorical aid
programs, migrant education, vocational education, child care and development programs, child nutrition programs and special education
programs.
The Board encourages the early, informal resolution of complaints at the site level whenever possible. Upon receipt of a written complaint
from an individual, public agency or organization, the uniform complaint procedures shall be initiated. The Superintendent or designee shall
distribute full information about these procedures.
The Board prohibits retaliation in any form for the filing of a complaint, the reporting of instances of discrimination, or for participation in
complaint procedures. Such participation shall not in any way affect the status, grades, or work assignments of the complainant.
BP 1312.3 (b)
The Board acknowledges and respects student and employee rights to privacy. Discrimination complaints shall be investigated in a manner that
protects the confidentiality of the parties and the facts. This includes keeping the identity of the complainant confidential except to the extent
necessary to carry out the investigation or proceedings, as determined by the Superintendent or designee on a case-by-case basis.
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that employees designated to receive and investigate complaints are knowledgeable about the laws
and programs for which they are responsible. Such employees may have access to legal counsel as determined by the Superintendent or
designee.
The Board recognizes that a neutral mediator can often suggest an early compromise that is agreeable to all parties in a dispute. In accordance
with uniform complaint procedures, whenever all parties to a complaint agree to try resolving their problems through mediation, the
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Superintendent or designee shall initiate a mediation process before beginning a formal compliance investigation. The Superintendent or
designee shall ensure that mediation results are consistent with state and federal laws and regulations.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
200-262.3
Prohibition of Discrimination
35146 Closed Sessions
35160.5 Requirement of School District Policies: Parental Complaints Regarding Employees
48985
Notices of Language Other Than English
49060-49079
Student Records
56500-56507
Procedural Safeguards
60670
Personal Beliefs
CODE OF REGULATIONS. TITLE 5
90-101 Plans to Alleviate Racial and Ethnic Segregation of Minority Students
3080
Application of Section 46004671
4600-4671
Uniform Complaint Procedures
GOVERNMENT CODE
950-950.8
Actions Against Public Employees
54957-54957.8 Closed Sessions
TITLE VI. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
TITLE VII. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
TITLE IX. EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972
SECTION 504. REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973
34 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
200.74 AND Part 300
GENERAL EDUCATION PROVISIONS ACT, 20 U.S.C. 1221 et seq., especially:
FAMILY EDUCATION AND PRIVACY RIGHTS ACT, 20 U.S.C. 1232g
EXETER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BP 1312.3 (a) (b)
EUHSD Adoption
EUSD Adoption
EUHSD Effective
EUSD Effective
EUHSD Re-Adoption
EUSD Re-Adoption
EUHSD Re-Adoption
EUSD Re-Adoption
September 17, 1992
September 22, 1992
September 17, 1992
September 22, 1992
February 18, 1998
February 24, 1998
April 17, 2002
April 23, 2002
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NOTIFICATION
OF PARENTS OR GUARDIANS
(All code sections hereinafter referred to are California Education Code
unless otherwise noted. Quoted code sections are shown in italics.)
§ 46014 – Absences for Religious Purposes
Pupils, with the written consent of their parents or guardians, may be excused from school in order to
participate in religious exercises or to receive moral and religious instruction at their respective places of worship or
at other suitable place or places away from school property designated by the religious group, church, or
denomination, which shall be in addition and supplementary to the instruction in manners and morals required
elsewhere in this code. Such absence shall not be deemed absence in computing average daily attendance, if all of the
following conditions are compiled with:
(a) The governing board of the district of attendance, in its discretion, shall first adopt a resolution
permitting pupils to be absent from school for such exercises or instruction.
(b) The governing board shall adopt regulations governing the attendance of pupils at such exercises or
instruction an the reporting thereof.
(c) Each pupil so excused shall attend school at least the minimum school day for his grade for
elementary school, and as provided by the relevant provisions of the rules and regulations of the
State Board of Education for secondary schools.
(d) No pupil shall be excused from school for such purpose on more than four days per school month.
It is hereby declared to be the intent of the Legislature that this section shall be permissive only.
§ 48205 – Excused Absence: Justifiable Personal Reasons
(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, optometrical, 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) For the purpose of serving as a member of a precinct board for an election pursuant to
Section 12302 of the Elections Code.
(b) 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 therefor. The teacher of any 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.
(c) For the purposes of this section, attendance at religious retreats shall not exceed four hours per
semester.
(d) Absences pursuant to this section are deemed to be absences in computing average daily attendance
and shall not generate state apportionment payments.
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(e) “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.”
A pupil may not have their grade reduced or lose academic credit for any absences excused pursuant to this
section when missed assignments and tests that can reasonably be provided are satisfactorily completed within a
reasonable period of time.
§ 48206.3, 48207, 48208 – Pupils with Temporary Disability
A pupil with a temporary disability, which makes attendance in the regular day classes or alternative education
program, in which the pupil is enrolled impossible or inadvisable shall receive individual instruction provided by the
district in which the pupil is deemed to reside.
The district shall consider provisions for a pupil with a temporary disability, in which it may or may not be
advisable to attend a school or an alternative education program. Such pupils shall be provided individual instruction,
as deemed necessary, that may include instruction in the pupil’s home, hospital, or health facility in the pupil’s district
of residence, the district where the hospital or health facility is located shall be the pupils’ district of residence. It shall
be the responsibility of the parent or guardian of a pupil with a temporary disability to notify the school district in
which the pupil is deemed to reside, pursuant to Section 48207 of the pupil’s presence in a qualifying hospital.
§ 49423 – Administration of Prescribed Medication for Pupil
(a) Notwithstanding Section 49422, any pupil who is required to take, during the regular schoolday,
medication prescribed for him or her by a physician or surgeon, may be assisted by the school nurse or other
designated school personnel or may carry and self-administer prescription auto-injectable epinephrine if the school
district receives the appropriate written statements identified in subdivision (b).
(b)(1) In order for a pupil to be assisted by a school nurse or other designated school personnel pursuant to
subdivision (a), the school district shall obtain both a written statement from the physician detailing the name of the
medication, method, amount, and time schedules by which the medication is to be taken and a written statement from
the parent, foster parent, or guardian of the pupil indicating the desire that the school district assist the pupil in the
matters set forth in the statement of the physician.
(2) In order for a pupil to carry and self-administer prescription auto-injectable epinephrine pursuant to
subdivision (a), the school district shall obtain both a written statement from the physician or surgeon detailing the
name of the medication, method, amount, and time schedules by which the medication is to be taken, and confirming
that the pupil is able to self-administer auto-injectable epinephrine, and a written statement from the parent, foster
parent, or guardian of the pupil consenting to the self-administration, providing a release for the school nurse or other
designated school personnel to consult with the health care provider of the pupil regarding any questions that may
arise with regard to the medication, and releasing the school district and school personnel from civil liability if the
self-administering pupil suffers an adverse reaction as a result of self-administering medication pursuant to this
paragraph.
(3) The written statements specified in this subdivision shall be provided at least annually and more frequently
if the medication, dosage, frequency of administration, or reason for administration changes.
§ 49510-49520 – Child Nutrition; School Meals
It is the intent of Article 9 of the Education Code (commencing with section 49510 et seq.) to establish an ongoing program to assure that the nutritional requirements of pupils are enhanced by a pervasive program of food
supplementation while they are attending school. The Department of Education, in cooperation with the Department of
Social Welfare, shall establish a statewide program to provide nutritious meals at school for pupils. Notice of the
availability of the program prescribed by this article shall be given pursuant to Section 48980.
§ 51229, 66204 – College Admission Requirements
(a) Each school year, as part of the annual notification required pursuant to Section 48980, a school district
offering any of grades 9 – 12, inclusive, shall provide the parent or guardian of each minor pupil enrolled in any of
those grades in the district with written notification that, to the extent possible, shall not exceed one page in length and
that includes all of the following: (1) A brief explanation of the college admission requirements. (2) A list of the current
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University of California and California State University Web sites that help pupils and their families learn about
college admission requirements and that list high school courses that have been certified by the University of
California as satisfying the requirements for admission to the University of California and the California State
University. (3) A brief description of what career technical education is, as defined by the department. (4) The internet
address for the portion of the Web site of the department where pupils can learn more about career technical
education. (5) Information about how pupils may meet with school counselors to help them choose courses at their
school that will meet college admission requirements or enroll in career technical courses, or both.
(b) For purposes of this section, “college admission requirements” means the list of courses that satisfy the
subject requirements for admission to the California State University and the University of California.
School districts shall maintain accurate lists of courses that are currently offered by the high schools and are
certified by the University of California as meeting admission requirement criteria. Updated lists shall be readily made
available by the school districts to each high school pupil and a copy of that list shall be annually provided to each
high school pupil.
§ 51934, 51938-51939 – HIV/AIDS Instruction
All pupils in grades 7 – 12, inclusive, shall receive comprehensive sexual health education and HIV/AIDS
prevention education from trained instructors at least once in junior high/middle school and once in high school.
At the beginning of each school year, or at the time of enrollment, the parent or guardian of each pupil shall be
notified about instruction in comprehensive sexual health education and HIV/AIDS prevention education and research
on pupil health behaviors and risks planned for the coming year. The notice shall include all of the following:
1.
Advise the parent or guardian that written and audiovisual educational materials used in
comprehensive sexual health education and HIV/AIDS prevention education are available for
inspection.
2.
Advise the parent or guardian whether the comprehensive sexual health education or HIV/AIDS
prevention education will be taught by school district personnel or by outside consultants.
3.
Information explaining the parent’s or guardian’s right to request a copy of Chapter 5.6 of the Education
Code (commencing with Section 51930 et seq).
4.
Advise the parent or guardian that the parent or guardian may request in writing that his or her child not
receive comprehensive sexual health education or HIV/AIDS prevention education.
A parent or guardian has the right to excuse their child from all or part of the above.
A pupil shall not be subject to disciplinary action, academic penalty, or other sanction if the parent/guardian does not
permit the pupil to receive the instruction. While the instruction is being delivered, an alternative educational activity
shall be made available to those pupils whose parent/guardian have requested that they not receive the instruction.
§ 60850 – 60859 – High School Exit Examination
(a) Commencing with the 2005-06 school year and each school year thereafter, each pupil completing grade 12
shall successfully pass the high school exit examination as a condition of receiving a diploma of graduation or a
condition of graduation from high school.
(b) Each pupil shall take the high school exit examination in grade 10 beginning in the 2001-02 school year and
may take the examination during each subsequent administration, until each section of the examination has been
passed.
(c) The results of the exit examination shall be provided to each pupil taking the examination within eight
weeks of the examination administration and in time for the pupil to take any section of the examination not passed at
the next administration.
(d) Education Code Section 48980(e) requires that the pupil and his/her parents or guardian receive written
notification at the commencement of the pupil’s 9th grade, and each year thereafter of the requirements for passing the
exam. The notification shall include, at a minimum, the date of the examination, the requirements for passing, the
consequences of not passing the exam, and inform parents/guardians that passing the exam is a condition of graduation.
See Appendix for calendar listing dates of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)
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EUHS COURSE CATALOG 2010-11
Revised 02-09-10
EUHS SCHOOL WIDE GOALS:
Goal 1
The percentage of students performing at the proficient level and above on the CST in
English, Math, Science and History will increase by 10%.
Goal 2
The percentage of students passing the CAHSEE English and CAHSEE Math exam in 10th
grade will increase by 3%.
High School Readiness Program
spring term. Only those courses marked with the ^ symbol will
be given the extra weight towards the ranking GPA.
Incoming 9th grade students who have not reached proficiency on
their California State Tests in math and/or English will be enrolled
in additional courses of math and/or English (per placement
criteria.) The goal of the high school Readiness Program is to
prepare those students who are not scoring at the proficient level
on the CST.
Top Ten Determinations:
Exeter Union High School maintains a strong tradition of
recognizing the Top Ten graduating seniors of each class. End
of the year events seek to recognize the achievements of those
seniors who have consistently excelled in the most challenging
academic courses offered at EUHS. To this end, the final
determination of the Top Ten seniors will be based on the class
ranking during the spring term at the end of the second
six week grading period.
Final determination will be
dependent on good overall citizenship.
ELD Program
The English Language Development Program focuses on
improving the literacy skills of the second language learner.
Students identified by CELDT and STAR test scores as needing
English development will be scheduled into ELD classes for the
entire year.
Valedictorian/Salutatorian:
The Valedictorian will be the number one ranked senior(s) during
the spring term, determined at the end of the second six week
grading period. The Salutatorian(s) will be the number two
ranked senior using the same ranking. Final determination will
be dependent on good overall citizenship.
GPA System
Total Cumulative GPA :
This includes all grades and all courses. Total weighted GPA
will also weight honors and AP classes. These are the grade
point averages most commonly requested by other schools and
will appear on final transcripts.
NORMAL POINTS:
A=4
B=3
C=2
D=1
F= 0
Grade points are assigned as follows: A = 4 points; B = 3
points; C = 2 points; D = 1 point; all other Grades = 0 points.
Honors and AP classes receive an extra grade point for each
grade of C or better when calculating the weighted GPA.
Grades of D or F in these classes receive no extra grade points.
Note:
^
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Weighted Classes and Class Ranking
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EUHS Class Ranking:
Ranking for the senior year is based upon an internal system of
weighting grades for the ranking GPA. Only students enrolled
in those courses listed with an asterisk will be given additional
points towards their GPA for determining class rank. One
additional grade point will be assigned to all grades of A, B, or C
earned in any of these courses. The official final rank will be
determined after the second six-week grading period of the
Denotes internally weighted class.
Denotes college prep.
Meets
requirements.
Denotes 2 + 2 C.O.S. articulated.
WEIGHTED POINTS:
A=5
B=4
C=3
D=1
F=0
U.C./C.S.U.
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Course Selection and Schedule Change Policy
Course selection choices are to be made each spring based upon
placement requirements and/or student and parent choice. After
the term has begun, schedule changes will only be made for “sound
educational purposes,” for example:
1. Course prerequisite was not satisfied (did not earn a“C
“or better in required prerequisite course.)
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2. Placement level is not appropriate for course (based
upon test scores and/or teacher recommendation.)
3. Graduation and/or college eligibility requirement.
Students are not allowed to drop/change classes after the
first week of the term without earning a withdrawal “F”.
If adjustments to the student’s schedule must take place, requests
must be submitted prior to the start of the term.
AGRICULTURE
0108 AGRICULTURE SCIENCE I: First year agriculture course. Introduction to concepts in animal and
plant science as well as an involvement in FFA activities and development of individual projects in
agriculture. Not open to first time 12th grade students.
0109 +AGRICULTURE SCIENCE II: Pre-requisite: Ag Science I . Each student shall be made more
knowledgeable and proficient in his or her agricultural education as well as gain a better understanding of
the new developments made in animal and plant production. Fulfills the life science requirement and
qualifies as U.C. elective course.
0120 AGRICULTURE BIOLOGY (APPROVAL PENDING): Pre-requisite: Ag Science I or testing at
appropriate level. An agricultural science laboratory course designed to fit the requirement of the college
bound student interested in meeting the UC and CSU requirement for lab science. Major areas of study
include the scientific method, cellular biology, genetics, biotechnology, ecology and physiology. In addition,
learners will gain experience through leadership development, SAE projects and career exploration in the
area of agriculture.
0140 AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS I: First year agriculture course. Overview of agriculture mechanics
including basic skills in arc and oxyacetylene welding, woodwork, rope work, electricity, masonry, and other
skills. Also, introduction to FFA activities and development of individual projects will be included. Not open
to first time 12th grade students.
0141 AGRICULTURE MECHANICS II: Pre-requisite: Sophomore, junior or senior student. Ag
Mechanics I with a grade of “C” or better. Continuation of the mechanics program with a semester
devoted to small engines and a semester devoted to Intermediate arc welding. FFA and student projects
will also be covered. The course content will include: Engine theory, parts identification, engine assembly,
engine disassembly, precision measuring tools, Oxy-acetylene welding, MIG welding, sheet metal work,
welding theory, bills of materials, shop drawings, leadership activities, student projects, record keeping,
shop safety, and shop manuals.
0150 AGRICULTURE ENGINEERING MATH (APPROVAL PENDING): Prerequisites: Ag Science I or
Ag Mechanics I. Each student shall be made more knowledgeable and proficient in his or her agricultural
education, as well as gain a better understanding of the need for math in the modern world of production
agriculture and ag business. In addition, learners will gain experience through leadership development, SAE
projects, and career exploration in the area of agriculture. Fulfills third year math requirement for
high school graduation.
0180 xTCOVE AG WELDING (2 PERIODS): Pre-requisite: Junior or senior student.
Course
includes planning, construction, use and maintenance of agriculture equipment. Students will be expected to
develop plans and complete construction of various small or large projects. Fulfills Fine Art graduation
requirement for high school.
0190 TCOVE ANIMAL HANDLING (2 PERIODS): Pre-requisite: Junior or senior student. A
survey of livestock industry, supply of animals, products and their uses. A special emphasis on the origin,
characteristics, adaptations and contributions of farm animals to the Ag industry. Analyze the economic
trends and career opportunities in animal agriculture.
0162 xTCOVE GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT (1 PERIOD): Pre-requisite: Junior or senior
student. Designed as an advanced class in ornamental horticulture. Students learn and apply skills in both
operating and maintaining environments for correct plant growth. Emphasis on identification and control of
pests and weed control, potting soils, plant, propagation, transplanting and merchandising of ornamental
plants, purchasing and inventory control, and safe use of nursery materials, supplies and equipment
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BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
0240 xCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS I & KEYBOARDING: Students will learn computer basics,
keyboarding fundamentals, word processing (Word), and receive an introduction to spreadsheet (Excel),
desktop publishing, database (Access), communications (Internet and e-mail) and presentations (Power
Point). Students will be able to prepare memorandums, letters, reports, tables and use graphics and
present documents in all software listed. In today's society, being able to properly operate a computer and
prepare material is essential for preparing for success. Fulfills computer literacy certification
requirement.
0242 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II (Word & Power Point):
Pre-requisite: Computer Applications I.
Students will learn intermediate and advanced word
processing skills necessary for entry level office positions, including proper document formatting. Students
will learn how to prepare and present Power Point presentations and use an overhead display system. Skills
will include those needed to complete the Senior Exit Portfolio and Interview. Students will also learn basics
of good business communications. (Note: Computer Applications II & Computer Applications III can be
taken in any order). Fulfills computer literacy certification requirement.
0222 INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING: Pre-requisite: Concurrent in Algebra I or completion of
Algebra with a "C" or better. Accounting is the foundation for business record keeping, providing the
necessary form and structure to make business records consistent and understandable. The first year
course provides an introduction to accounting standards, the accounting cycles, and accounting principles
for both service and merchandising businesses. Computers are used to expand and enhance the processes
learned. Students completing this course will be able to complete basic bookkeeping, financial statements
and maintain basic business records. It is recommended that students register for both Accounting courses
in the same year. Fulfills third year math graduation requirement. Fulfills computer literacy
certification requirement.
0260 ACTA (YEARBOOK): Pre-requisite: Must have a grade of “C” or better in English course
work. All students must be eligible (2.0 or better). Juniors or seniors with no previous
yearbook experience need permission of the instructor. The primary function of this course is to
publish the Exeter High School ACTA yearbook. Students will learn about copy writing, layout, photography,
ad sales, photo layout, evaluation, and/or desktop publishing. The production oriented nature of this class
will require students to contribute out-of-school hours, including school activities, sporting events, and
community activities. Students must also make a full year commitment.
CO-ED CONSUMER AND FAMILY STUDIES
0330 xTCOVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT (2 PERIOD): Pre-requisite: Junior or senior student only.
This course investigates careers in education with an emphasis on caring for and understanding the child
from birth through age six. This is a vocational child development class that will meet five times a week to
train students to work in early childhood education. Students will gain hands-on experience in the
community three days per week, during the second term, working with children as a teacher’s aide. The
class is recommended for all students wishing to work in the field of education.
ENGLISH
0420 READING: Reading class is designed to help students who score 284 and below on the CST during
their 9th grade year. Students will learn decoding, study vocabulary, and develop reading fluency. All
incoming freshmen who are not exited from the reading program at the middle school will be placed in the
reading class in addition to completing 9th grade Englis. General elective Credit.
0424 ENGLISH SHADOW: Students scoring below the proficient range on standards relating to Reading
and Language Arts on the STAR test must take this English review course. This course is designed to assist
students concurrently enrolled in English 9. Foundational concepts taught in English 9 will be reviewed and
reinforced, and students will be given a preview of the next day’s lesson, front loading vocabulary and basic
knowledge. General elective credit.
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0422 CAHSEE ENGLISH: This course is designed to give additional help in English to pass the California
High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). Required for seniors who have not passed English Exit Exam.
General elective credit.
0431/0441/0451/0461 +ENGLISH 9, 10, 11, AND 12 R: The regular English program at EUHS
strongly emphasizes the basics of grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary. Every year, even
though the compositions and literature assignments grow more complex in order to cover an everbroadening spectrum of writing and critical appreciation skills, the fundamentals are still thoroughly
reviewed and reinforced throughout the year. Successful completion of 9R or 9UP is a prerequisite for 10R;
10R or 10UP for 11R; 11R or 11UP for 12 R. Those failing prerequisite courses must repeat and
pass before advancing.
0432/0442/0452 ^+ENGLISH 9, 10, AND 11 UP: These courses in English are designed primarily to
prepare the above average student not only for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), but also for the
discipline required for university studies. In addition to the basics of regular English, a great deal of
advanced material is rapidly covered, and extensive homework is given. It is preferred that the UP student
read and writes significantly above grade level. Students earning less than a "C" grade will be
recommended to an "R" class for next English class.
0462^+ ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPOSITION (AP): Pre-requisite: Open to juniors who have
earned a “C” or better grade in English 10UP or by teacher recommendation. The course,
designed for the advanced student preparing for university studies, presents an integrated curriculum
approach, providing instruction in literature, writing, thinking, speaking, and listening. It is an accelerated
course which focuses on close analysis of the language, literary analysis and advanced writing. Students
will be challenged to develop logic, insight, creativity, and writing skills.
0463 ^+ENGLISH LITERATURE (AP): Pre-requisite: Open to seniors who have earned a “C” or
better in English 11 Honors. The Advanced Placement English course is designed for 12th grade
accelerated students who have completed English Language Composition (AP) and are preparing for college
studies. This very rigorous course is designed for the strong, motivated student prepared to engage in
college level study of English language, literature, and composition. As the College Board dictates, students
will "read deliberately and thoroughly, taking time to understand a work's complexity, to absorb its richness
of meaning, and to analyze how that meaning is embodied in literary form." The course will provide for the
experience, interpretation, and evaluation of literature in all its forms. Students will read widely and reflect
on their reading through extensive discussions, writing, and rewriting. This course prepares students to
take and be successful on English Literature and Composition exams and thereby achieve college credit
while still in high school.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
0670 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT I: This is a beginning level English class for non-native
speakers who have recently arrived in the United States with minimal skills in English. There is heavy
emphasis on listening and speaking while the beginning skills of reading and writing. In addition,
awareness of and integration into the mainstream culture is developed. A student must register for this
class until the requirements for entering the intermediate level have been met. Fulfills English
requirement for graduation.
0672 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT II: Pre-requisite: Score of at least “Early
Intermediate” level on the CELDT. This class is a second level English class for non-native speakers.
Speaking and listening skills continue to be developed, with increased emphasis on reading and writing
skills. A student must register for this class until the requirements for entering the advanced level have
been met. Fulfills English requirement for graduation.
0674 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT III / 0676 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IV:
Pre-requisite: Score of “Early Advanced” level on the CELDT (or at least a high “Intermediate”
level on the reading part of CELDT.)
All four language skills will be practiced. Great emphasis is
placed on reading and writing skills while using literature as a point of departure. A student must continue
to register for this class until fluency is achieved (see district Bilingual Master Plan) or until the Student
Study Team determines that the student will be successful in mainstream classes without the additional
support this class provides. Fulfills English requirement for graduation.
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FINE ARTS
All courses offered under Fine Arts fulfill the EUHS requirement for graduation.
0510 +ART I: The teaching of the history, design theory, and basic skills of applied art. The covered
areas will include lettering, drawing, painting, illustration, graphic arts, computer art, commercial layout and
design. Hands on practice will be combined with their historical and cultural background. Fulfills U.C. fine
art requirement.
0512 ^+ADVANCED ART: Pre-requisite: Grade of "B" or better in Art I. This class is designed
for the serious Art student to continue studying technique, problem solving, and Art principles and concepts.
Students will develop and present a portfolio and participate in art projects. In addition, students will
explore silkscreen, scratch board, acrylic painting and Art as a means of communication. Students who are
exploring Art as a career may repeat this class with permission of the instructor. Fulfills U.C. elective
requirement.
0535 +INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO: Designed for the students who wish to
learn video, photography and the movie industry this course helps them earn their fine arts credit. Students
will create a variety of videos, such as music, commercials and comedies. They will also study serious media
literacy issues (propaganda, violence on television, television genre, and more). Approved by the
University of California to fulfill their Visual & Fine Arts Requirement, students may take this courses anytime
during their high school experience. Then, any students who earn a “B” or better are invited back to take
the advanced series of Advanced Video Production courses. Fulfills U.C. fine art requirement.
0536 ^+ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM VIDEO
PRODUCTION I: Pre-Requisite: Grade of “B” or better in Intro to Photo & Video. This weighted
class is perfect for any student who is willing to more fully explore the art of video and photography. In
addition to improving his/her video skills, the student will have practice in the real worlds of newspaper,
advertising, television stations and professional photography. Darkroom photography is also an option, as
well as broadcasting the bulletin. Fulfills U.C. elective requirement.
0537 +ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM VIDEO
PRODUCTION II: Pre-Requisite: Grade of “B” or better in last Advanced Photography and
Video course. As a weighted class, the student will explore one specific area of Media Communication
(film, television, news casting, radio, newspaper, advertising, photography, or media criticism). While
working with other levels of advanced people, the student will work on his/her career expertise. Job
shadowing is an option for this course. Fulfills U.C. elective requirement.
0538 ^+ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM VIDEO PRODUCTION III & IV: Pre-Requisite:
Grade of “B” or better in last Advanced Photography and Video course. This weighted course is
for the successful Advanced Video student who wishes to create a portfolio in one Mass Communication
Area. This course may be repeated for the student who has Major Independent Projects to complete.
Fulfills U.C. elective requirement.
0508 CRAFTS: Designed to provide classroom and shop experience. Students will develop, plan, design,
produce, advertise and market products created from wood, ceramics, leather, plastics, and jewelry/metal.
Advanced students will have opportunities to develop murals and stage sets on campus and in the
community. Does not meet U.C./C.S.U. fine arts requirement.
0518 VOCATIONAL ART LAB: Pre-requisite: Must have recommendation of Special Ed staff.
Designed to provide classroom and shop experience. Students will develop, plan, design, produce, advertise
and market products created from wood, ceramics, leather, plastics, and jewelry/metal. Advanced students
will have opportunities to develop murals and stage sets on campus and in the community.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
All courses offered under Foreign Language fulfill the EUHS requirement for graduation.
0650 APPLIED SPANISH (CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH):
Pre-requisite: Open ONLY to those
students who have no previous experience with the Spanish language. The student will learn the
most essential elements of Spanish for survival in every-day situations. Students must actively participate in
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the class. This class does not qualify as a college-preparatory foreign language course. Does not meet
U.C./C.S.U. foreign language requirement.
0640 +SPANISH I: This course begins
a foundation in the basics of Spanish.
through the communicative approach.
language. Is not appropriate for
assessment in Spanish (IPT).
the college preparatory sequence and is designed to give students
Vocabulary, basic grammar and culture information are taught
It is open to those students who are not orally fluent in the
students scoring above fluent level on oral language
0641 +SPANISH II: Pre-requisite: Grade of "C" or better in Spanish I. This course continues the
college preparatory study of Spanish with more attention focused on reading and writing. There will be
focus on the study of Hispanic culture also.
0642 ^+SPANISH III:
Pre-requisite: Spanish II or Spanish for Spanish Speakers with "C"
grade or better, or permission of the instructor. This class continues to develop the speaking and
listening skills of the student while introducing Hispanic history, culture and literature. There is increased
emphasis on reading and writing skills.
0643 ^+SPANISH IV:
Pre-requisite: Spanish III with a grade of “C” or better or permission
of the instructor. This class reviews and integrates skills learned previously while increasing vocabulary
through the study of Spanish history, literature, art, and culture.
0645 +SPANISH II (SSS) Spanish for Spanish Speakers : Pre-requisite: Ability to carry on a
conversation in Spanish as determined by score of fluent or better on oral language
assessment in Spanish (IPT). This class is designed as a replacement for Spanish I and II for those
students who already speak Spanish. Emphasis is given to the development of reading and writing skills.
Study includes vocabulary and standard Spanish grammar. Upon completion of this class, the student
should enter Spanish III or IV.
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
0550 INDUSTRIAL DRAFTING: Pre-requisite: Grade of “C” or better in Algebra I. This course is
designed to teach the beginning student skills required in the drafting trade. Areas taught include basic
drafting techniques needed to complete orthographic and isometric drawings as well as an introduction to
computer assisted drafting (CAD). The ability to read a scale, compute basic functions and utilize basic
geometry concepts are needed to be successful in this class.
Fulfills third year math graduation
requirement and the computer literacy certification requirement.
0553 xADVANCED INDUSTRIAL DRAFTING I:
Pre-requisite: Grade of "B" in Industrial
Drafting I. This course further prepares the student to meet the requirements of the drafting industry.
Areas of concentration involve advance problem solving in complex orthographic, isometric and oblique
drawings. Students continue to develop their skills using traditional drafting techniques and computer
assisted drafting (CAD).
0555 xADVANCED INDUSTRIAL DRAFTING II: Pre-requisite:
Completion of Advanced
Industrial Drafting I with an “A” grade. Students will continue concepts of the Advanced Industrial
Drafting class with emphasis on special projects.
0562 xARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING :
Pre-requisite: Grade of “B” or better in Industrial
Drafting I or a grade of “B” or better in geometry and/or by permission of the instructor. This
course covers the area of residential home design and construction. Emphasis is on learning to utilize
standard architectural symbols and techniques to complete a set of plans that demonstrate an
understanding of basic design concepts and basic construction requirements. This is an entry level course
for students interested in careers related to architectural drafting, building trades, and design.
0564 xADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING I:
Pre-requisite: Grade of "B" in Architectural Drafting I. This course is a continuation of Architectural
Drafting I with an expansion of first year concepts concentrating on original designs for homes and light
commercial building. In addition to completing journeyman quality drawings of both technical and
presentation floor plans, students will also complete technical elevations, interior perspectives and
construction details utilizing both traditional and CAD drafting techniques.
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0566 xADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING II: Pre-requisite: Completion of Advanced
Architectural Drafting with an “A” grade. Students will continue the concepts of Advanced
Architectural Drafting with emphasis on special projects.
0568 xTCOVE ADVANCED COMPUTER ASSISTED DRAFTING (CAD) (1 PERIOD): Pre-requisite:
Open to juniors or seniors who have completed two drafting classes with a grade of "B" or
better in both classes. This course focuses on computer assisted drafting using industry standard
software. Students learn the fundamentals of 2D techniques and are introduced to 3D modeling functions.
MATHEMATICS
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT POLICY states that students who receive a final grade of “D” or “F” in a math
class will not be allowed to progress to the next level of mathematics, unless otherwise specified. Math
credit towards graduation requirements will only be awarded to grades of “C” or better in designated
courses. A maximum of 10 math credits may be completed outside of the math department.
0718 CAHSEE MATH: This course is designed to give additional help in math to pass the California High
School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). Required for seniors who have not passed math exit exam. General
elective credit only.
0726 MATH SHADOW: Incoming 9th grade students will be scheduled into Math Shadow as per
the EUHS placement criteria . This course is designed to assist students concurrently enrolled in Algebra
I. Foundational concepts taught in Algebra I will be reviewed and reinforced, and students will be given a
preview of the next day’s lesson, front loading vocabulary, concepts, and basic knowledge. General
elective credit only.
0710 +ALGEBRA I: The concepts covered in Algebra l: Operations with polynomials, linear and quadratic
equations and graphs, and operations involving radicals prepare the student for transition to Geometry and
Algebra II as well as the mathematical requirements of General Science and Biology. Completion of this
course with a “C” or better will meet the Algebra graduation requirement.
0716 CONSUMER MATH: Pre-requisite: Algebra I with a grade of “C” or better. This course
reviews basic operations with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. These operations are then used in
many consumer applications including work-related applications, banking applications, and every day
recreational and living spending applications. This course is “terminal” and is not a pre-requisite for any
other math offerings.
0764 APPLIED GEOMETRY: Pre-requisite: Algebra I. Applied Geometry focuses on problem solving
skills within a geometry curriculum. The goal of this course is to expose students to math beyond the
algebra level and to provide students with a geometry background for problem solving. It is an informal
approach to Geometry and Trigonometry and stresses applications while minimizing geometric proofs. This
is a terminal math course and does not meet the prerequisite for Algebra II.
0760 +GEOMETRY: Pre-requisite: Algebra I with a grade of “C” or better. Study goes from lines
to coordinate geometry with some basic introduction to Trigonometry. Heavy emphasis on Algebra I skills.
0711 +ALGEBRA II: Pre-requisite: Algebra I and Geometry with a grade of “C” or better.
Concepts covered prepare the student to transition into upper level math courses: Trigonometry, Analysis,
Calculus, as well as the sciences of Physics and Chemistry.
0771^+MATH ANALYSIS:
Pre-requisite: Algebra II with a grade of “C” or better. The
concepts using conic sections, series, functions, complex numbers, exponentials, logarithms, vectors,
probability and statistics are discussed. There is also an introduction to the integral and differential calculus.
0731 ^+CALCULUS:
Pre-requisite: Math Analysis with a "C" grade or better.
covers functions, limits, derivatives, and integrals.
The course
0730 ^+CALCULUS (AP):
Pre-requisite:
Math Analysis grade of "A" or "B" and
recommendation of teacher. The course covers functions, limits, derivatives, and integrals. Students
will prep for the AP Calculus test and be expected to take the AP Exam.
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MUSIC
All music classes include the study of music theory, history, performance practice, etc. Ensembles
(Percussion, Wind, Brass, Men’s/Women’s Choirs, Dance, Soloists, etc.) will be formed out of the large
group depending on student interest.
0850 COLOR GUARD: Pre-requisite: Academic eligibility and an audition and interview with
the band director and color guard coach. Schedule to be determined. Class is open to students
interested in participation in marching band activities and willing to participate in all extra rehearsals,
summer band camp, etc. Class will concentrate on movement, dance, and equipment work while
maintaining proper marching techniques. Basic skills will be emphasized. Meetings with the coach
once/twice a week will be supplemented by rehearsals run by the color guard captain. Note: Does not
fulfill P.E. credit requirements.
0890 ^+MUSIC APPRECIATION: This course is designed to lead interested students into the elements
and construction of Art music. While it is centered around Western music, the musical expression of many
cultures are explored through listening, attending concerts, and creating music. In addition to Classic
Orchestral, Choral and Folk music, we will cover Jazz and Rock styles. Students may have an opportunity to
try to play various instruments. Fulfills U.C./C.S.U. fine art requirement.
0862 +CHORAL STUDIES I MEN’S CHORUS: Open to all male singers. Introduction to Secondary Level
Choral Performance. Intensive work on voice building (emphasizing the special needs of a male voice),
sight-reading, and general music theory. This class is designed with the young male singer in mind, and will
be patterned on the great Ivy League “glee clubs” and the fine tradition of male singing passed down from
our English forebears. Fulfills U.C./C.S.U. fine art requirement.
0864 +CHORAL STUDIES I WOMEN’S CHORUS: Open to all female singers. Introduction to
Secondary Level Choral Performance. Intensive work on voice building, sight-reading, and general music
theory. Proper choral sound will be developed through the study of appropriate literature, which will be
performed regularly through the term. Fulfills U.C./C.S.U. fine art requirement.
0870/0871 MADRIGAL CHOIR: Pre-requisite: Previous choral training and academic eligibility.
Students must audition and be recommended by the Director to be a member of Madrigal
Choir.
0880/0881 GOLDEN PRIDE JAZZ BAND: Pre-requisite: a) Academic eligibility; b) membership
is open primarily to members of Monarch Band (unless instrument is not covered in the regular
band). Band will run from September through June. Jazz Band will emphasize advanced musical skills
such as Improvisation, harmony theory, and “Wind Ensemble” (one player per part) techniques.
Performances will be undertaken as student achievement warrants.
0885 MONARCH BAND (MARCHING BAND) / 0886/0888 ^+SYMPHONIC BAND: Pre-requisite:
Previous musical training, willingness to practice at home, and to rehearse outside of the
school day. Only cost is optional: Student must pay $100 if borrowing a school instrument or
have it serviced themselves. Marching band is a skill building, competitive corps-style experience in the
“spirit of the art.” In the fall, the band performs at field tournaments, some parades, half-time shows,
concerts, and community events. Performances move to the Concert Stage and include heavy emphasis on
building of musicianship. Festivals, frequent area concerts and travel events enable the students to perform
frequently. Symphonic Band is the only band class which is approved for U.C./C.S.U. fine arts
credit.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
All Selective Physical Education courses will fulfill the second year physical education requirement.
0919 PHYSICAL EDUCATION I/HEALTH: This course is required of all freshmen. This is a co-ed
course which offers a core curriculum based on individual and dual sport activities. This course is designed
to develop the skills and strategies needed to be successful in the elective and selective courses offered to
students who take Physical Education in the sophomore, junior and senior years. The course will include
physical development for all freshmen based upon state standards in health education and physical
education.
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0920 PE II: Pre-requisite: Physical Education I. This is a co-ed course which offers a core curriculum
of physical fitness, team and dual sport activities. Emphasis will be placed on physical fitness, sport specific
techniques, skills and strategies. This class is required of all sophomore students who do not pass the state
physical fitness test. Physical fitness testing will be administered in this class.
0903 SELECTIVE PE/TENNIS: Pre-requisite: PE I. This course is being offered to those students who
are interested in improving their tennis game. Strategies and techniques for both singles and doubles will
be examined. This course is open to all students who have successfully completed PE I.
0905 SELECTIVE PE/FOOTBALL: Pre-requisite: PE I. Restricted to students interested in playing
football. This course will teach football fundamentals within a football environment aiming at the varsity
level. Each day is full of instruction, motivation and competition; all to increase football player’s confidence.
0911 SELECTIVE PE/WEIGHT TRAINING:
Pre-requisite: PE I. This course is designed to help high school students to better understand the proper
technique of weight training. The primary emphasis is placed on strength development through basic lifts
and exercises. This course is open to all students who have successfully completed PE I.
0913 SELECTIVE PE/AEROBICS (APPROVAL PENDING): Pre-requisite: PE I. This course is
designed for students that wish to become aerobically fit. Focus of the course is to maintain target heart
rate for a minimum of twenty minutes. Flexibility, strength and conditioning workout will also be included.
Variations include: low-impact, high-impact, step, box, kick (Taebo), zumba, interval circuit training, body
bar, core training (stability ball) and line dancing.
SCIENCE
1091 EARTH SCIENCE: Fulfills physical science graduation requirement.
1010 +BIOLOGY: EL students must be at Early Advanced Level or higher. Most students will take
biology as their second science class. The class involves the structure, physiology, classification, and ecology
of living things including the human. Scientific principles, attitudes, problem solving, and methods are
further developed in this class. Fulfills life science graduation requirement.
1011 ^+ADVANCED BIOLOGY: Pre-requisite: A grade of "B" or better in biology. For those
students intending to further their education in one of the biological sciences. Includes in-depth studies of
animal and plant anatomy and physiology, microbiology, biochemistry and field natural history. Fulfills life
science graduation requirement.
1070 ^+PHYSIOLOGY: Pre-requisite: Grade of "B" or better in Biology. A general introductory
laboratory course in physiology, consisting of the study of structural and functional aspects of the human
body. The course is designed for pre-nursing, pre-medical, pre-dental, physiotherapists and physical
education majors. Medical receptionists would find this an excellent background course. Fulfills life
science graduation requirement.
1030 ^+CHEMISTRY: Pre-requisite: Grade of "B" or better in Algebra I and Geometry. It is
strongly recommended that the student take Algebra II concurrently. This is a university prep course
designed to give the student an intuitive appreciation of the structure of matter and the fundamental laws
which govern chemical interaction. Fulfills physical science graduation requirement.
1032 ^+CHEMISTRY (AP): Pre-requisite: UP or AP English and Algebra II with grade of “B” or
better or concurrent enrollment. This is an advanced placement course designed to prepare the student
for the AP Chemistry exam. The course covers the equivalent of one full year of college level General
Chemistry, comparable to a first year course at a college or university. The course is a rigorous math based
course, with a strong laboratory component. It is intended for students who have demonstrated a
willingness to commit considerable time to studying and completing assignments outside of class.
1060 ^+PHYSICS: Pre-requisite: Algebra I and II. It is strongly recommended that the
student take Math Analysis concurrently. This course is designed to give students a deep intuitive
appreciation of the way in which energy manifests itself in nature including a study of motion, Newtonian
mechanics, sound and light, and electricity and magnetism. Fulfills physical science graduation
requirement.
1071 SPORTS MEDICINE: Pre-requisite: Grade of “C” or better in Biology. This is a course in
learning how to care for and prevent athletic injuries. Students will also learn how to tape various body
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parts and rehabilitate injured muscles and joints. Evaluation of musculoskeletal injuries, while learning
anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system will be a major emphasis in the class. Fulfills life
science graduation requirement.
1015 ^+BIOLOGY (AP): Pre-requisite: UP or AP English and grade of “B” in Biology.
Physiology recommended. This course is designed to prepare students for the AP Biology test. It is
intended for students who have demonstrated a willingness to commit considerable time to studying and
completing assignments outside of class, and who have successfully completed a prior course in chemistry
during high school.
1062 ^+PHYSICS (AP): Pre-requisite: Math Analysis with a grade of “B” or better (or
concurrent). This course is designed to prepare the student for the AP Physics B exam. This course
covers the equivalent of one full year of college level, non-calculus based physics. This is a rigorous
algebra/trigonometry based physics course for the self-motivated student who has strong math and English
skills. The course will provide a systematic introduction to the main principles of physics and emphasizes
the development of problem-solving ability.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
1152 ^+PSYCHOLOGY: Pre-requisite: Recommended for juniors and seniors only who have
earned a “C” or better in UP or Honors English. Psychology is the study of individual behavior and
human mental processes. Students will learn how individuals perceive, learn, are motivated and relate to
each other and to themselves. In addition to studying developmental psychology, they will gain a clearer
understanding of self, feelings, and needs while experiencing many hands-on activities. The cumulating
activity is the psychology notebook, a combination of graphic arts and analysis based on the theories of five
major psychologists.
1124 +WORLD HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY: This course is suggested for students concurrently enrolled in
English 10R. It covers essentially the same areas as does World History/Geography (UP) but in a less
rigorous study.
1130 +U.S. HISTORY: This course begins with a review of American history from the period of discovery
through the Civil War. The majority of the term is spent in an in-depth study of twentieth-century United
States - its internal developments and its role in international affairs.
1100 +AMERICAN GOVERNMENT/ECONOMICS:
Required of all EUHS seniors.
American
Government is a study of the political system of the United States, with emphasis on the three branches of
government and the American political process. The Economics course emphasizes the major components
of our private enterprise system; comparative economic systems, micro economics, macroeconomics, and
foreign trade are also studied. Both theoretical and practical applications of economic principles are
presented.
1122 ^+WORLD HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY (UP): Pre-requisite: Proficient or advanced on 8th
grade history CST, a grade of “B” or better in freshman English. This course traces the historical,
cultural, and political heritage of mankind and includes the study of both western and non-western
civilizations. Examples include the effects of the Industrial Revolution and Imperialism on modern nations,
causes and consequences of World Wars I and II, the rise of dictators such as Hitler and Stalin, the Cold
War, and economic and political developments in all continents of the modern world.
1133 ^+U.S. HISTORY (UP): Pre-requisites: Proficient or advanced on the World History CST, a
“B” or better in prior history class, and teacher recommendation. The purpose of this course is to
cover the content found in the Social Science standards for 11th grade U.S. History with emphasis on
modern social, political, and economic change. The course will involve analysis, question/inquiry, Oxfordstyle debates, and the development of rational arguments through open discussion and written essays.
Students will prepare for collegiate study and the California Standards Test.
1112 ^+AMERICAN GOVERNMENT/ECONOMICS (UP): Pre-requisites: Proficient or advanced
on the U.S. History CST, a grade of “B” or better in prior history class, and teacher
recommendation. The purpose of this course is to cover the content found in the History/Social Science
standards for 12th grade American Government/Economics through the Socratic method to understanding.
This method involves direct questioning/inquiry, the formation of rational arguments (through open
discussion and written essay), Oxford-style debates, and analyses of primary and secondary sources. An
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emphasis will be on the usage of free-response questions in which students will analyze and write specific
arguments in relation to the issues raised.
ADDITIONAL CLASSES
1415 Leadership: Pre-requisite: Must hold an elected or appointed position (see activities
director) or hold a specific co-curricular leadership position (e.g. yearbook editor, drum major,
or team captain for entire season) or a one-page essay on why you would be an asset to the
leadership class, and two letters of recommendation. Essays will be evaluated and students’
final acceptance will be by the instructor. ELECTED AND APPOINTED ASB OFFICERS AND
CLASS PRESIDENTS MUST TAKE LEADERSHIP CLASS. Leadership training is designed for students
interested in furthering their skills in student government and activity planning. Students will develop
expertise in speaking and writing, budgeting, working with diverse groups, planning and organizing,
communicating, problem solving, decision making and team building.
HIGH SCHOOL AIDES PRE-REQUISITE: 11th, or 12th grade student, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or
better, and must have earned a minimum of one Proficient score on any previous CST and good
attendance and behavior record. Requires confidentiality contract signed by parent. Students are
allowed to be aides only one section per year, and may not combine with a term of ETC. High
School Aides include Activities Director Aide, Athletic Director Aide, Career Center Aide, Library Aide, Nurse
Aide, Teacher Aide, and Secretarial Aide.
1420 LIBRARY AIDE Pre-requisite: Librarian permission required. Student librarians MUST be
proficient in clerical skills, such as filing, typing, and in computer usage. Student librarians learn
how to use electronic as well as conventional resources to locate materials so they may assist other
students using the library and media/computer lab. Student librarians must be willing to become proficient
in all software used in the library and media/computer lab. In addition to library duties, aides will need to
understand and become familiar with the Senior Exit Requirement. Students may be asked to assist seniors
in the computer lab with portfolio document preparation.
1431 SECRETARIAL AIDE Pre-requisite: Permission from the office manager. Student aides in
the office will learn how to perform receptionist duties, learn to file, collect attendance slips, deliver
messages, and perform other general office duties.
9995 TEACHER AIDE: Pre-requisite: This course requires prior approval of counselor and
teacher. One teacher aide per teacher, per year, until all teachers have been assigned one TA. Teacher
aides will assist teacher with clerical duties.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
1491/1492E.T.C. (EXPLORING TEACHING AS A CAREER) CROSS-AGE TUTOR PROGRAM -LINCOLN SCHOOL, ROCKY HILL SCHOOL AND WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL: Pre-requisite: Must
be a 11th or 12th grade student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better; have
earned one Minimum Prof score on CST; must attend E.T.C. training in the spring; have good
citizenship and attendance records; and the recommendation of your counselor. Students will
assist in an elementary school classroom for one class period every day. Cross age tutors will have the
opportunities to work with small groups of children, individual children, and handle preparation of materials.
Students will also participate in bi-monthly lunch meetings where they will participate in workshops related
to child abuse reporting, communication skills, learning how to tutor, and helping students with special
needs. Students may take ETC per year only if they do not also have an “Aide” class.
1493/1494 E.T.C. (EXPLORING TEACHING AS A CAREER) SPECIAL RESOURCE AIDE - EUHS:
Pre-requisite: Must be 11th or 12th grade student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or
better; have earned one Minimum Prof score on CST; good citizenship and attendance record;
and the recommendation of your counselor. Students will assist in a special day class for students
with developmental disabilities. Special Resource Aides will assist students with basic reading, writing,
math, art, P.E. and home economic activities. Students will also participate in bi-monthly lunch meeting
where they will participate in workshops related to child abuse reporting, communication skills, learning how
to tutor, and helping students with special needs.
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0516/0517 E.T.C. (EXPLORATION IN TEACHING AS A CAREER) ART LAB - EUHS: Pre-requisite:
Must be a 11th or 12th grade student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better; have
earned one Minimum Prof score on CST; good citizenship and attendance record; previous
experience in Art recommended; and the recommendation of your counselor. Designed to
provide experience for upper class students interested in a career in education. As a STUDENT INTERN, the
student will gain experience in such areas as: individual and small group instruction; lesson plan
development; classroom management techniques; shop safety; organization of materials and supplies; and
proper clean-up and maintenance.
0775/0776 E.T.C. (EXPLORING TEACHING AS A CAREER)
PEER MATH TUTORING PROGRAM - EUHS: Pre-requisite: Must be an 11th or 12th grade student
who has completed or is currently enrolled in Algebra II or higher, with a minimum cumulative
GPA of 2.5 or better; have earned one Minimum Prof score on CST; have good citizenship and
attendance records; and the recommendation of counselor. Math tutors will have the opportunity to
work with high school students that are presently enrolled in pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry. By
working in small groups in the classroom or at special study centers, the tutors will assist these students in
diagnosing and remediating weak areas, reviewing tests, and working on homework problems. Students
may take ETC ONLY if they do not also have an “Aide” class.
1495/1496 WORK EXPERIENCE: Pre-requisite: Must be 11th or 12th grade and currently
employed. If under 18 years old, work permit must be on file. Work experience is a program that
provides maturing experiences for high school youth through supervised part-time employment as a part of
their total school program. The program is designed for students 16 to 19 years old in their junior and
senior years. Students must maintain a paid position for a minimum of 10 hours per week to
meet minimum eligibility. The maximum credit for any semester is 10 with a total of 40 units during a
student's high school career.
SPECIAL EDUCATION: The Special Education Department, under the guidelines of the California Master
Plan for Special Education assures appropriate educational opportunities for students with special needs.
The department works closely with regular classroom teachers to provide support for special needs students
in academic and vocational areas. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in the IEP process.
1303 xTCOVE CERTIFIED NURSES ASSISTANT: Classroom instruction in medical terminology, hospital
organization, basic anatomy, physiology, body mechanics, CPR certification, vital signs, beginning nursing
skills, teamwork and safety procedures. Clinical observation and practice in long term hospital facility,
utilizing learned technical nursing skills and practices under the direct supervision of a certificated nurse.
Successful completion of all phases of instruction makes students test eligible for State Certification as a
Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA). This class may meet after school hours.
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