TAHOE TRUCKEE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK

School Colors: Red, White, Silver School Mascot: Wolverines

BOARD OF EDUCATION 2012-2013

Kim Szczurek – Board President Randy Hill – Board Clerk

Dianna Driller – Board Member Kirsten Livak – Board Member

Gaylan Larson – Board Member

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Robert Leri Superintendent Chief Learning Officer Thomas Gemma Interim Executive Director of Human Resources Dave Curry Executive Director of Educational Services Corine Harvey Executive Director of Student Services

TRUCKEE HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

John Carlson Principal Logan Mallonee Assistant Principal Nancy Evans Counselor TBA Counselor Patty Cardoza Registrar Brittany Barats Administrative Secretary Christine White School Secretary TBA Attendance Secretary Jaime Legare Athletic Director

ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY OFFICERS

President Calvin Brady Vice President Chelsea Mohun Secretary Karina Rivera Treasurer Lorenzo Vigano Parliamentarian MacKensie Redner

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TAHOE TRUCKEE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

Every Student Learning Every Day.

TAHOE TRUCKEE HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT Tahoe Truckee High provides quality learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of its students, staff and community.

TAHOE TRUCKEE HIGH SCHOOL VISION

Tahoe Truckee High School is a learning community that offers students rigorous curriculum through collaborative teaching. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves in their academics and in extra-curricular activities. Our school community is actively involved and supportive of our students’ social and cultural growth as life-long learners. We believe students at Truckee High School come to school as special human beings, unique in their own physical, social, intellectual and emotional development. We believe that students have the right to an environment:

• That encourages student development through a rigorous, relevant, and relationship based learning opportunities

• That is safe, clean and drug free. • That celebrates social, emotional, academic, and athletic achievement. • Where people are treated equally, fairly, respectfully and courteously.

To ensure these rights, students will be encouraged and supported to…

• Develop into responsible global citizens. • Reach their full potential. • Strive to acquire an understanding that learning is a lifelong process. • Achieve academic excellence. • Develop skills necessary to participate successfully in society as responsible citizens with

character and integrity. • Stand for integrity, honesty, and ethical treatment of all. • Be partners in the learning process and take responsibility for themselves and their learning.

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TAHOE TRUCKEE HIGH SCHOOL EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS

2013-2014 All Tahoe Truckee High School students will be prepared for the 21st Century by becoming proficient and advanced in the following skill areas prior to graduating. To ensure that all students have access to these skills our staff, teachers, parents, and administration collaborate on a regular basis to support the growth and development of our school.

CORE ACADEMIC SUBJECTS

• Core Academic Content • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Across Disciplines • Agility and Adaptability in Core

Academics, the Arts, and Career and Technical Skills

• Effective Oral and Written Communication • Ability to Access and Analyze Information • Higher Order Thinking Skills

INFORMATION, MEDIA, TECHNOLOGY

• Digital Media, Social Networking and

Informational Literacy • Ability to Access, Interpret, Synthesize

and Apply Digital Information Across Disciplines

• Collaboration Across Networks • Interpretive Skills • Cite References Accurately

PERSONAL/LIFE SKILLS

• Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills • Social and Emotional Development • Proactive Health, and Coping Skills • Resiliency Skills • Teaming, Collaboration, and Task

Completion Skills • Curiosity, Creativity, and Positive Risk

Taking • Economic, Environmental, Personal

Financial, Globalization, Media, and Multicultural Literacy

HIGH PRODUCTIVITY

• Prioritize, Plan, and Manage for Results • Effective Use of Real-World Tools • Relevant and High Quality Products • Life Long Learning • Adapting to the Ever Changing World • Research-Driven • Results Orientated • Original Work

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BEST

Building Effective Schools Together

Truckee High School is proud to announce its participation in the BEST program. BEST is a positive behavior strategy program designed to provide students with appropriate social and behavioral expectations that will serve them both in the school setting as well the professional world beyond high school. The BEST program relies on eight key features: 1. Administrative Leadership and support 2. Team Based Implementation 3. Behavioral Expectations Defined 4. Behavior Expectations Taught 5. Acknowledge and Reinforce Appropriate Behavior 6. Monitor and Correct Behavioral Errors 7. Data Based Decision Making 8. Family and Community Collaboration

Truckee High School adopted three behavioral expectations for all of our staff and students. Staff and students should always attempt to interact with everyone associated within our school community according to these behavior expectations. These expectations should apply to student and staff behavior throughout the entire school at all times. The goal is for our students to take these expectations into the world beyond high school to assist them in their lives. The BEST behavioral expectations are:

1. Respectful 2. Responsible 3. Safe

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Problem Solving Locator REGARDING WHERE Absences Attendance Office Athletic Information Athletic Director Bus Information Transportation Dept. 550-0745 Career Information Student Assistance Center Class Activities Leadership Room Clubs on Campus Leadership Room Counseling Appointments Student Assistance Center Free/Reduced Lunch Forms at Attendance Office Independent Study Attendance Office Job Information Attendance Office or SAC Leaving School During Day Attendance Office Lost and Found Attendance Office Locker Attendance Office Parent Organizations Contact by Phone or School Box Physical Forms (Sports) Online at http://ths.ttusd.org/ Proficiency/Exit Exam Student Assistance Center Schedule Changes Student Assistance Center Scholarship Information Student Assistance Center Special Education Special Ed. Office – 582-2500 ext. 2560 Student Body Cards Assistant Principal ROP Information Student Assistance Center Textbooks Library Transcript/Records Online at www.parchment.com Use of School Facilities Principal’s Secretary Web Page Online at http://ths.ttusd.org Work Permits Attendance Office Yearbook TBA Visitor’s Pass Attendance or Principal's Office

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STUDENT ASSISTANCE CENTER (SAC) The Student Assistance Center is available to help students with academic guidance, college scholarships, career information, and personal concerns. If you would like to meet with one of the staff members in the SAC, sign up on the counseling appointment clipboard and the counselor will send a pass for you as soon as possible. If it is necessary to change classes prior to the start of the term, you need to fill out a course change request form. When the change is made, your new schedule will be sent to you in your class. Students are not to leave class to go see a counselor unless they receive a pass from their teacher. Counselors are also available before school, after school, during break and lunch. Use this time to make appointments and to check on a counselor’s availability. REQUEST FOR CLASS CHANGES Before school begins, the counselor will make class changes based on obvious schedule errors and academic level changes. Once school begins, class changes are only considered for balancing courses or student academic need. Student requests for changes must be made prior to the start of the term. If a student/parent has a concern about a class/teacher, the counselor or administrator will suggest the following steps:

• At the first sign of difficulty, the student should contact the teacher. This will make the teacher aware of the student’s concerns or frustrations and will facilitate getting additional help from the teacher.

• If the student feels he/she has tried the suggestions of the teacher, a parent conference should be scheduled. This can be done either by phone (informally) or in a parent-student-teacher conference scheduled with the counselor. The purpose is to determine what the teacher, parent and student can do to improve the student’s achievement in class.

• If the student and teacher have both tried to improve the student’s progress in the class, the parents can appeal for administrative action with the counselor. The counselor will then meet with the parent, student, teacher and administrator to determine if there is anything else that can be done to resolve the conflict in the class.

SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY STUDENT / PARENT INITIATED CHANGES:

1. To receive credit for a course, other than those on your current class schedule, a COURSE CHANGE REQUEST must be received by your counselor prior to the first day of the quarter. Note: Requests for specific teachers are not honored. Course Change Requests, even if received in advance, may not always be honored due to the need to balance courses or to requested courses being full.

2. Course changes from the fifth day of the quarter through the 10th school day of the quarter will result in a “NM’ (no mark) on your transcript resulting in no grade and no credit for the dropped course. If a course is added or changed after the start of the quarter, the student will receive no credit for the added or changed course. Enrollment in the added course requires teacher’s written permission. After the start of the quarter, teacher approval is required.

3. 18-week courses cannot be dropped or added at the midpoint of the course (start of 2nd quarter/start of 4th quarter) unless the teacher of the dropped and/or added course has been given permission.

4. Courses dropped from the 11th school day of any quarter through the end of the quarter will result in a grade of ‘F’ on the transcript for the dropped course.

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TEACHER INITIATED CHANGES:

1. Teachers may initiate a class change for academic placement of other educational reasons and must inform the parents and the counselor. Every effort will be made to expedite teacher initiated changes.

2. Should there be any dispute regarding such a change, a conference with a counselor or an administrator will be held prior to the completion of the change.

The process for requesting a schedule change is as follows:

1. Pick up the blue ‘Schedule Change Request’ form (found in the SAC) 2. Fill out the form completely, including your parent’s signature and reason for change. 3. Turn in the completed form to your counselor. 4. Your counselor will contact you only if there is a problem with your request. 5. Include teacher signature.

Policy on teacher aides in the classroom 1. Juniors or seniors may take a course for credit as a teacher’s aide. Freshmen and sophomores

must complete an application and receive parent, counselor, teacher and administrative permission. Such positions earn 5 credits.

2. A maximum of 20 credits may be taken by a student as a teacher’s aide. 3. A student may only take one teacher’s aide class (teacher, library, office, counselor) per semester. 4. Teachers who need an aide will request one from the Counseling Office. Teachers may request a

specific aide from a pool of students. 5. Teacher’s aides are to remain in the classroom under teacher’s supervision.

High School Testing

Test Name Used For Who Takes It When

AP (Advanced Placement) college credit 11th & 12th students

(enrolled in AP courses) May

ACT college admissions & placement

students applying to 4-year colleges

Spring of 11th & Fall of 12th

ASVAB aptitude and placement test for the military

11th & 12th looking to go into military 11th or 12th

CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)

graduation from high school; 2 tests: 1) English, 2) Math

test given 10th grade year; may test 11th & 12th as needed

Spring of 10th grade year; Fall & Spring of 11th grade year as needed

ELM (Entry Level Math) Math placement for CSU

students going to CSU who didn't score high enough on Math section of ACT (23) or Math on SAT (550)

after admittance to CSU school

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EPT (English Placement Test)

English placement for CSU

students going to CSU who didn't score high enough on English section of ACT (24) or Critical Reading on SAT (550)

after admittance to CSU school

PLAN practice ACT 10th December

PSAT practice SAT 10th & 11th mid-October

SAT used for admission & placement at 4-year school

students applying to 4-year schools

Spring of 11th & Fall of 12th

SAT Subject Tests used for admission at UC schools

students applying to UC schools (usually top 15% of their class)

after completion of course

STAR

used for "Report Card" on schools & districts (11th - can be used for CSU Math & English placement) & the Seal of Bi-literacy

9th - 11th late April - early May

Important testing dates TEST DATES 2013-2014

See the student assistance center for further information. ACT

To register, visit www.act.org. SAT 1 & SAT Subject Tests

To register, visit www.collegeboard.com. Registration Deadline Test Date Registration Deadline Test Date

August 23, 2013 September 21, 2013 September 6, 2013 October 5, 2013 September 27, 2013 October 26, 2013 October 3, 2013 November 2, 2013 November 8, 2013 December 14, 2013 November 8, 2013 December 7, 2013 January 10, 2014 February 8, 2014 December 27, 2013 January 25, 2014 March 7, 2014 April 12, 2014 February 7, 2014 March 8, 2014 May 9, 2014 June 14, 2014 April 4, 2014 May 3, 2014

AP EXAMS May 9, 2014 June 7, 2014 5/5/14 – 5/16/14

PSAT STAR Calculus, Spanish, English Language, English Literature, French, U.S. History, Biology,

European History October 16, 2013 TBA

Truckee High School Code: 053540 High School Exit Exam February 4th & 5th 2014 for Sophomores

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SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS for

GRADUATION FROM TRUCKEE HIGH SCHOOL

280 credits are now required for incoming freshmen (class of 2017). Class of 2016 and below have a 240 total credit requirement.

40 credits of English (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) 30 credits of Math (must pass Algebra I for graduation) 20 credits of Science:

• 10 credits of physical science (9th Grade Science or Chemistry) • 10 credits of life science (Biology)

30 credits of Social Science: • 10 credits of World History (10th grade) • 10 credits of U.S. History (11th grade) • 5 credits of American Government (12th Grade) • 5 credits of Economics (12th grade)

5 credits of Health 20 credits of Physical Education 10 credits of Fine Arts or Foreign Language: Band, Art I & II, Ceramics, Advanced Art, Drama, &

Spanish 10 credits of Vocational Arts: Woodshop, Practical Computers, Intro to Computers, Keyboarding,

Culinary Arts, & Music Production The above subject requirements total 170 credits. Additional course work brings the total number of credits required for graduation to 280 credits for incoming freshmen. Students must complete 30 hours of community service, to demonstrate civic responsibility, enhanced awareness of career opportunities and an understanding of the relevance of high school curriculum to the real world. The community service should be targeted toward potential career pathways when possible, or 30 hours of an unpaid, non-credit earning internship; or a combination of the two. (For the classes of 2014-2016 this requirement will be prorated using the chart below. Students will be required to complete the total number of hours beginning with their grade status in 2013-14. For example, a 2013-14 11th grader will only need to complete 16 hours)

9th grade: 6 hours 10th grade: 8 hours 11th grade: 8 hours 12th grade: 8 hours New students who enroll from out of the district will be required to meet only the hours suggested for the grade(s) they need to complete (see the chart above).

All students are required by state law to pass the CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE) in order to receive a high school diploma. Students take the test in their sophomore year. Retesting will be done for those who did not pass either or both sections. All 9th and 10th grade students must be enrolled in a full program of four blocks. 9

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA/CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Approved Course List

To research and apply to schools in the California State University system - www.csumentor.edu To research and apply to schools in the University of California system - www.ucop.edu/pathways

AREA SUBJECT CREDITS

a. History and Social Science (including 1 year of U.S. History and 1 year of World History) 20

b. English (4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature) 40

c. Math (4 years is recommended) including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, or higher mathematics 30

d. Laboratory Science (including 1 biological science and 1 physical science) 20

e. Language Other than English (2 years of the same language; American Sign Language is applicable – see below for possible waiver of this requirement)

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f. Visual and Performing Arts (dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art) 10

g. College Preparatory Elective (additional year chosen from the “A-G” list) 10

Total Required Courses 150 Truckee High School courses listed below have been certified to meet ‘a-g’ requirements for admission: Underlined courses denote extra honors credit: A=5, B=4, C=3

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a-HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE American Government AP U.S. History AP European History U.S. History World History

b-ENGLISH

AP English Language AP English Literature English 12 English 11 Honors English 10 English 10 Honors English 9 English 9

c-MATHEMATICS (*may only be used for the ‘c’ requirement)

AP Calculus Pre-Calculus Honors Algebra 2/Trig* Algebra 2B/Trig* Algebra 2* Honors Geometry* Plane Geometry* Algebra 1* Algebra 1A* Algebra 1B*

d-LABORATORY SCIENCE AP Biology Advanced Chemistry AP Chemistry Advanced Physics Physics Anatomy & Physiology Biology Chemistry

e-LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (*may only be used for the ‘e’ requirement)

Spanish 1* Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Spanish 4 AP Spanish Language

f-VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS (*may only be used for the ‘f’ requirement)

Art 1* Jazz Band* Symphonic Band* Drama*

g-ELECTIVE COURSES Advanced Art Ceramics Drawing Global Studies Marine Biology Yearbook Economics Yearbook Psychology Physical Science Honors 9th Grade Physical Science

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Tips For Completing the UC Application Online Apply Nov. 1 – Nov. 30th* on www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

* application opens Oct. 1 Settings

• Note that if you create a user name and lose it, you must start over again with a new username.

• Be sure communications are not being routed to your junk-mail email folder; we suggest a dedicated email account for college communications.

• Navigate using the application system’s action buttons and refrain from utilizing action buttons to avoid losing work or timing out after 40 min. of “inactivity”.

• Turn off pop-up blockers!

Tracking • As you complete a step, there is a check box inventory to remind you that the task is done.

Note that partial-completion may result in a checked box. You can complete the application sections in any order you wish.

• Helpful “show-me how” icons are available to provide a brief explanation of the task you’re working on. Alternately, you might want to do a tour to understand how the entire application works. Check the FAQs for help too.

STEP 1: Personal Information • California SSID (Statewide Student ID) # is printed on your transcript. • Even if you’ve taken lots of community college courses, you are applying as a freshman

applicant.

STEP 2: Campus Choices • Read an entire list prior to skipping information. Remember to save your information before

scrolling to other sections. Find and press the SAVE button before you move ahead (all action buttons are yellow).

• Apply to all the campuses desired. Check the campuses’ alternate major requirements. • Apply to all the scholarships to the maximum allowed (16). Check both UC-system

scholarships by characteristics and also click the “Undergraduate scholarships” link to check individual campus scholarships. Remember to submit supporting documentation separately, if required.

STEP 3: Family Data Students applying for EOP (Educational Opportunity Program for low-income, first-generation college students) or fee-waivers will need to provide family size and income information for eligibility.

STEP 4: Academic History

• You must report classes taken at every school you’ve attended since 9th grade in addition to classes in which you are currently enrolled and have planned for spring semester.

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• Have copies of all transcripts in hand to accurately report information (dates, term type, course designation abbreviation) from high school classes, community college classes, summer school, and online classes.

• Be sure to select “Truckee (Tahoe) High School” to access the list of approved A-G classes for our school. If you’ve taken classes elsewhere, be sure to change to the appropriate school before entering them.

• Include 7th/8th grade courses in Math and Foreign Language, if appropriate. • When entering grades, be sure to choose “no course” for the second semester grade of a

one- semester class. Also, list courses in progress. • If you repeated a course, you must report both occurrences. Failure to report all classes

taken from all schools may jeopardize your enrollment after you accept admission.

STEP 5: Test Results • Enter test scores and dates (taken and planned). • You must request that the testing companies (the College Board, ACT) send test scores to

each campus to which you apply. UC requires scores from all tests taken.

STEP 6: Activities and Awards • Select category “Coursework Other Than A-G” from the dropdown list to enter other

coursework taken (e.g. career/vocational education courses, yearbook, student government, etc.)

• If a club name is specific to a specific school and not obvious, provide a brief description. • Include all volunteer and work experience, as well as religious activities.

STEP 7: The Personal Statement • You have 1000 words to spread across 2 prompts; write at least 250 words for one of the

responses. • If you exceed the word count, you won’t receive an error message until after you submit—

and even then, only on the summary page! • Typing is not an “activity”, so don’t compose your responses online because the

system will time out. Write responses using word-processing software, then cut and paste the text into the application because the system will time out if responses are composed online.

• Visit http://www.californiacolleges.edu/admissions/university-of-california-uc/personal-statement.asp for a tutorial to help with the personal statement.

• The “Additional Information” section should be used concisely to indicate special notes (e.g. name changes, citizenship/visa issues, schedule conflicts that prevented you from continuing a course of study).

STEP 8: Review and Submit • Review information for each application step on the summary page before submitting your

application. • You are encouraged to authorize the release of your application information with all UC

campuses. This allows the official test scores sent to any one UC campus to share with the

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UC Office of the President and accessible to all of the UC campuses system-wide. This can result in money and time saved!

• Include your “electronic signature”. • If you apply for a fee-waiver, you can only enter information about parent income, family

size, etc. once and not make changes—so, be careful! If you make a mistake, don’t enter credit card information, but ask for a bill and send a letter with the check payment. You can apply for up to a total of 4 fee waiver requests; requests are reviewed by individual campuses for approval.

• Print and keep a copy of your receipt with your application ID #. • If your academic information changes after submitting your application (e.g. dropping or

changing classes), you must contact each campus to notify them.

Web and Phone Resources Online Application: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Online Application Tour: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/apptour UC Application Center: ucinfo@ucapplication.net; 800-523-2048 Application Status: https://www.ucapplication.net.ucap (use to update contact or billing info) Freshman Selection by Campus: Each UC campus designs its own method for evaluating the 14 factors considered in selection. For the most current information on how each campus selects its freshmen, visit these websites:

Berkeley - http://students.berkeley.edu/admissions/freshmen.asp Davis - http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/fr_selection_process.cfm Irvine – http://www.admissions.uci.edu/admissions_info/freshmen_ admission/fr_adm.html Los Angeles - www.admissions.ucla.edu/Prospect/Adm_fr/FrSel.htm Merced - http://admissions.ucmerced.edu/future-students/freshman-admission Riverside - www.My.UCR.edu/admissions/paths.aspx San Diego - http://admissions.ucsd.edu/dev3/info/comreview.html Santa Barbara - www.admissions.ucsb.edu/selectionprocess.asp Santa Cruz - http://admissions.ucsc.edu/apply/freshman_guide.cfm

Post High School Options (other than 4 year schools)

1. In-Between Year or Growth Year: Options include established programs for personal growth,

travel, service, internships in National Parks, and 13th year programs for students who want to improve their grades and study a bit before college (these are usually at eastern prep schools).

• California Conservation Corps: www.ccc.ca.gov • Leap Now: www.leapnow.org • Americorp: www.nationalservice.org • City Year: www.cityyear.org

2. Community Colleges: Wonderful opportunities for students who want to learn something

specific or for students who want to transfer to four year schools who may need the financial benefit of community college or who need more time at home or need to improve their academic record.

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• Certificate Programs: Programs prepare students for careers such as Dental Assistant, Fashion Design, Commercial Music, Graphic Design, Fire Technology, Engineering Technology, Auto Tech, nursing, x-ray technician, etc. Students often complete a certificate program and then can work at higher paying jobs to finance the rest of their education.

• Transfer Agreements: Each Community College has transfer agreements with four-

year colleges and universities. Students meet with counselors, sign an agreement, and find out which classes are required by which college and follow the prescribed curriculum for the college of their choice. Then if the students take the required classes and get the required grades, they are guaranteed a spot at that college for their junior year.

3. Specialty Schools: These schools are often referred to as vocational schools. They offer

specific training, usually in shorter periods of time than public schools. Local options include the X’Pression School for Digital Media in Emeryville, DeVry institute in Fremont, Golden Gate School of Court Reporting, Bryman School for medical assisting, Heald Business College, Wyotech, UTI, etc. These schools usually cost more than Community Colleges and the credits earned at them may or may not be transferable to four-year schools.

4. Military: The military is an option for all high school graduates. Eighteen year- old males are required to register with the selective service. They must register in order to be eligible for federal financial aid for college. Below is a list of local recruiting offices with phone numbers, addresses, and websites.

• Air Force

294 E. Moana Lane, Suite 15 Reno, NV 89502 (775) 829-2807 www.airforce.com

• Marine Corps 294 E. Moana Lane Reno, NV 89502 (775) 829-8911 www.usmc.mil

• Army

294 E. Moana Lane, Suite 4 Reno, NV 89502 (775) 829-2769

• Navy 294 E. Moana Lane, Suite 16 Reno, NV 89502 (775) 829-8818

• Coast Guard

6456 Tupelo Drive, Suite A-5 Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (916) 721-6877

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PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER Planning Calendar Check off the items as you complete them: FRESHMAN YEAR

Request a list of approved classes

meeting the requirements of four-year college/university, community, or technical college.

Attend a Career Day, College Fair, and visit a college campus.

See your school counselor and complete or update your four-year plan.

Listen to speakers on the career area(s) of your interest.

Make sure your fall and spring schedules of classes include career/college/major admission requirements.

Talk with your parents about your plans for life after high school.

Set your goals for success in your classes (grades) and personal life.

Meet with your school counselor in the spring to plan which classes you will take during your sophomore year.

Get involved in extracurricular activities, sports, and/or volunteer work.

Enroll for summer school classes if necessary.

Visit the school College/Career Center and begin investigating college and career resources.

Begin developing your portfolio for college or a job.

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Check your classes on your four-year plan

and modify as needed. Focus on your academic work and meet

your goals for good grades. Make sure your fall and spring schedules

of classes included career/college/major admission requirements.

Continue your extracurricular activities, sports, and/or volunteer work.

Explore careers by interviewing adults in occupations of interest.

Plan summer activities for school, work, or community service.

Take a Career Interest Inventory and talk over the results with your school counselor and parents.

Surf the internet to locate college and financial aid information.

Visit additional college campuses and attend college and career fairs

Meet with your school counselor in the spring to plan which classes you will take during your junior year, including any Advanced Placement classes and/or ROP courses.

Sign up for the PSAT in September or early October.

Enroll for summer school classes if necessary.

Take the PSAT in October. Add to your portfolio for a job or college application.

JUNIOR YEAR

Check your classes on your four-year plan

and modify as needed. Enroll for summer school classes if

necessary. Make sure your fall and spring schedules Take Advanced Placement tests in May.

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of classes include career/college/major admission requirements.

Work on your grades and seek help when needed.

Continue your extracurricular activities, sports, and volunteer work. (Emphasize leadership positions.)

Visit more schools and colleges and attend college fairs.

Discuss financing your future with your family and begin planning.

Contact your Congressional Representative to apply for a military academy.

Investigate financial aid for Federal, State, and private sources.

Sign up for the PSAT in September or early October.

Go online for college and school application forms and information in June.

Take the PSAT in October. In the summer, take a college class, volunteer for community service, or work.

Review PSAT scores in December and find teachers or tutors to help you improve in your weak areas.

Update your portfolio for a job or college application.

In March, decide which Advanced Placement test(s) you will take and register to take the ACT or SAT.

Begin working on college essays during the summer.

Meet with your school counselor in the spring to check graduation requirements and enroll in your senior year classes, including Advanced Placement classes.

Athletes should file with NCAA Clearinghouse.

SENIOR YEAR

Continue your extracurricular activities, sports, and/or volunteer work. (Emphasize leadership positions.)

February Pursue scholarship information and apply for

those scholarships for which you are qualified.

Continue doing well in your classes and getting good grades.

File FAFSA no later than March 2.

September Check to see that your social security

number is on file with your school registrar in order for the school to electronically submit your Cal Grant GPA.

Make sure your fall and spring schedules of classes include career/college/major admission requirements.

Get applications for the colleges your wish to attend.

Follow specific campus guidelines regarding housing.

Sign up for the ACT or SAT test, along with any required SAT Subject Tests.

March Apply to community colleges; take

placement exams. Surf the internet to locate college and

financial aid information. Begin to plan your summer work, school, or

volunteer opportunities. October

Decide which Advanced Placement test(s) to take.

Identify staff who can write strong recommendation letters for you. April

Finish essays for college admission. Register for summer classes at community

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colleges. Attend College Fairs and make last visits

to campuses. Return intent to register forms to your

chosen colleges before May 1st. Begin submitting forms for private

sources of financial aid. Notify colleges you are not attending.

November

May

Submit admission application packets (electronically preferred) to UC and/or CSU systems.

ATHLETES: to play college athletics, you must be certified by the NCAA.

Take Analytical Writing Placement Examination if attending UC in fall. Obtain recommendation letters by

November 15th. Pick up the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FASA) application. Take Advanced Placement test(s).

Have your transcripts sent to requesting colleges.

Register for summer programs at college campuses.

December Return forms for on-campus orientation programs. Last month to take the ACT or SATs.

Review the FAFSA form with your family and begin completing it.

Thank those who helped you succeed.

Make last visits to colleges during vacation.

Plan for high school graduation.

Begin to send in independent college/university applications.

June

Congratulations – graduate! Apply for PIN for use with FAFSA. Request that your final transcript be sent to

your chosen college. January Begin life after high school.

Attend your school’s or local college’s financial aid night with your parents (emphasize FAFSA).

Inquire about learning opportunities such as community colleges.

If required by colleges, request 7th semester transcript be sent (after Term 2).

ORDERING TRANSCRIPTS ALL transcript requests should be completed online! Find the ‘Transcript Request’ link on Truckee High’s website – http://ths.ttusd.org/ - and follow the instructions from there. Transcripts will be processed within 5 school days. Still have questions? Contact Patty Cardoza in the SAC or www.parchment.com

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General Information

ATTENDANCE Clearing an Absence The attendance desk is open at 7:00 am and closes at 3:30 pm. Parents or guardians must notify the school regarding all absences whether excused or unexcused. Student’s absences must be cleared within THREE DAYS of returning to school. To report absences call 530-582-2601 Ext. 3102

• 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week • if you reach the attendance recorder on the morning or night before the absence: • Identify yourself

o Spell the student’s last name o Give the first name of the student o Give the date of the absence o Give reason for absence

• If you send a note with your child please provide the same information. Student will only be able to get an admit slip before and after school, and during break and lunch. Student will not be issued an admit slip during class time. Teachers will not send students to the office during class to get an admit slip. It will be the responsibility of the student to clear the absence and acquire an admit slip from the attendance office. Until the student clears an absence and brings an admit slip to their teachers, it will be considered a truant by both the attendance office and the classroom teacher. To Excuse an Absence: A parent or guardian should call the Attendance Office at 582-2601 ext. 3102 as soon as possible on the day of the absence. Students may also be excused by bringing a note to the Attendance Office. Absences need to be cleared within 72 hours of the absence occurring or will be coded as unexcused. Before being re-admitted to class after an absence, students must obtain a re-admit slip from the office regardless of whether the absence is excused or unexcused. Re-admits should be secured before 1st period. Students will not be allowed back into class without a re-admit. Late Arrival/Early Dismissal: For late arrivals or early dismissals from school, please call the Attendance Office at 582-2600. Students may also be excused by bringing a note to the Attendance Office. EXCUSED Absences: Per the Education Code the following are excused absences: illness, death in the immediate family, medical or dental appointments, appearance in court, observance of religious holiday, or school related activity, such as athletic event or field trip. The student must make arrangements for make-up work prior to departure or on the day he/she returns. The parent or guardian may request homework the morning of the absence by calling the Attendance Office at 582-2600. UNEXCUSED Absences/Truancy: Absences unauthorized by parent or school, or unauthorized departures from class will be considered unexcused. Habitual truants will be referred to the Town of Truckee Police and/or the School Attendance Review Board (SARB), consisting of school officials, police and probation department representatives. SUSPENSION Absences: Absences authorized by the school administration, AUTOMATED ATTENDANCE CALLS: When a student misses one or more periods of class a day, parents will be notified by phone. TARDIES: Any student who is not in the classroom when the final bell rings is tardy. UNEXCUSED TARDIES: When students are habitually late to class, the following consequences will be implemented:

Tardy Number Consequence 1-5 Class consequence, such as, but not limited to: 10 min before or

after school, parent contacted by teacher, and/or other teacher implemented consequence

6-9 Student referred to assistant principal, student issued 1 hour after school detention

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ATHLETICS

Athletic Events Students are to behave according to Nevada Interscholastic Athletic Association Guidelines at all athletic events. The following kinds of action will not be allowed: 1. Obscenities or vulgarities (verbal, gesture or printed). 2. Provocative signs or gestures. 3. Abuse of an official. 4. Unauthorized noisemakers at indoor events. 5. Face painting or masks worn by student rooter that prohibit identification. These guidelines provide that all activities and actions by rooters at athletic events are to be of a positive nature, e.g. rooting in support of your team. Any negative or distracting activities shall not be permitted. Accordingly, all rooting sections will be under the direction and leadership of school officials. Failure to follow guidelines OR FAILURE TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENT IN BEHAVIOR WHEN CALLED FOR BY AN ADMINISTRATORS OR SCHOOL OFFICIAL could result in ejection from the event, followed by disciplinary action including possible suspension, and the loss of the privilege of attending THS athletic events. Academic Eligibility The TTUSD and the NIAA requires that in order to be eligible for participation in extra-curricular activities a student in grade 9-12 shall have earned a minimum of 2.0 or “C” grade point average on a 4.0 scale, with no contributing grade less than a 1.0 or “D” grade. The grade point average used to determine eligibility shall be based on grades of the previous grading period during which the student attended class at least a majority of the time. Interscholastic Sports Below are the interscholastic sports offered at Truckee High School. Along with academic eligibility all participants must turn in a sports packet to their coach or Athletic Director prior to practicing (tryouts). These athletic packets include: physical forms, permission to treat form, proof of insurance, Athlete’s Contract and NIAA registration form. A participation fee must also be paid before the first contest. For more detailed information please contact the Athletic Director. Each athlete will also receive an Athletic Handbook that details philosophy, expectations, training rules and penalties.

Fall Winter Spring Football Boy’s & Girl’s Basketball Boy’s & Girl’s Track

Girl’s Volleyball Boy’s & Girl’s Alpine Skiing Boy’s & Girl’s Swimming Boy’s & Girl’s Soccer Boy’s & Girl’s Nordic Skiing Softball

Boy’s & Girl’s Cross Country Wrestling Baseball Boy’s & Girl’s Tennis Cheerleading Boy’s Golf

Girls Golf Boy’s & Girl’s Snowboarding Cheerleading

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BUSES School provided transportation is a privilege provided to our students, not a right. While we strive to make the riding experience a safe and pleasant experience, we sometimes have students who choose to break the rules and jeopardize the safety or others. Because of this, we must have rules and expectations for our students to follow. If students are unable to follow the rules they will lose the privilege of riding the bus. Parents and/or Guardians are required to purchase bus passes for their students to ride TTUSD busses. Financial assistance is available for families who qualify. Bus passes may be purchased at Wolverine Days and at the TTUSD Transportation Office. For more information regarding bus passes please call the TTUSD Transportation Department at 550-0745. All discipline is handled by Truckee High School using the school discipline policy. The policies that apply to the classroom apply to the school bus. The consequences for the student’s behavior will be the same, whether it is in the classroom or on the school bus.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Students are encouraged to participate in both academic and extracurricular activities at Truckee High School. Listen to announcements to stay informed of club meeting times. Any student interested in starting a new club should contact the Assistant Principal and the Leadership advisor. Below are the clubs and organizations that are currently active at Truckee High School.

Academic Team Interact Envirolution

Film Club Drama Club CSF La Raza Crossroads Band Council

Leadership Anime

Sources of Strength Friday Night Live

Gay-Straight Alliance

Chess Club Peer Court

ARC Friday Night Live Mentoring

Trap Shooting

Yearbook Teen Speakers Bureau

Newspaper Debate

DANCES Behavior at school dances will be closely monitored. Students may not engage in behavior that creates an unsafe condition for themselves or others. Slam dancing, mosh pits and freaking are not appropriate for school functions. If students do not act appropriately they will be asked to leave the dance. Possession of, or being under the influence of alcohol or tobacco products are strictly prohibited under state law and carry penalties as described in the disciplinary section on Controlled Substances. A breathalyzer may be used at the direction of the school officials and attending law enforcement officers. Students and their parents will be informed of this policy when such suspensions occur. Showing up at a school dance after notification of the suspension of dance privileges will result in a three to five day suspension for defiance. Student ID cards will be required to enter dances.

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Appropriate Dress at Dances While a dance is a fun and a more relaxed event it is still a school activity. All students who choose to participate are expected to dress appropriately for a school activity. If a student’s clothing is seen to present a health or safety hazard or a distraction they will not be allowed in the dance. This includes inappropriate clothing as listed in the Dress Standards in the handbook. Guest Pass Truckee High School does not allow guests from other schools outside the TTUSD to attend dances. Students from either Sierra H.S. or North Tahoe H.S. may attend THS dances with prior approval from administration from both sites. Middle school students may not attend THS dances. Prom Contract The Junior/Senior prom is a special event. Student welfare and safety is an important concern. A prom contract is required in the hope that all participants understand expectations and our concern for safety, and must be submitted when purchasing a ticket. All applicable information must be complete before a ticket can be purchased. Hours The hours for dances range between 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. NO STUDENT WILL BE ADMITTED AFTER 9:00 PM WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PRIOR PERMISSION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR IN CHARGE. There are NO in and out privileges at school dances. Once a student exits the dance, he/she may not be readmitted.

GANG SYMBOLS

The Governing Board desires to keep district schools and students free from the threats or harmful influence of any groups or gangs which advocate drug use or disruptive behavior. The Board

therefore prohibits the presence of any apparel, jewelry, accessory, notebook or manner of grooming which, by virtue of its color, arrangement, number, trademark or any other attribute, denotes

membership in such a group. This policy shall be applied at the principal’s discretion as the need for it arises at individual school sites. Any student wearing or carrying overt gang paraphernalia or

making gestures that symbolize gang membership shall be referred to the principal or designee. The student’s parent/guardian shall be contacted and the student sent home to change clothes if

necessary. Disciplinary problems shall be handled as individual problems and not labeled as gang problems. In order to refrain from giving gangs publicity, any gang graffiti shall be quietly removed,

washed down or painted over as soon as discovered.

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DRESS CODE Dress and Uniform Codes have been found to improve school climate. Improvements include increases in student productivity, attendance, grades and reduced discipline referrals. A dress code will be enforced that supports the Vision of Truckee High School and ensures a safe environment. Clothing that is intended primarily for recreational or athletic use is not appropriate. In matters of opinion the judgment of the principal/designee will prevail. If at any time a student’s dress or grooming is considered disruptive or inappropriate to the education program, teachers will send students to the attendance office to change into school appropriate attire or be sent home with parent permission to change. Repeated violations may result in disciplinary action. The following are the guidelines for all regular school activities:

1. All students are expected to be suitably groomed, practice good hygiene, wear clothing that is neat, clean, and appropriate and reflects good taste and modesty at school and evening events.

2. Shoes must be worn at all times (slippers are not permitted). 3. Clothing and jewelry shall be free of writing, pictures or any other insignia which are crude,

profane or sexually suggestive or which advocate racial, ethnic or religious prejudice or the use of drugs or alcohol.

4. Clothes shall conceal undergarments at all times. See-through fabrics, halter tops, strapless, spaghetti strap, off-the-shoulder, low-cut tops, and bare midriffs are not appropriate. Skirts or shorts must reach the upper to mid-thigh as a minimum. Clothing must not disrupt the learning environment. Faculty and staff discretion take precedence. Pants shall be worn high enough to cover undergarments. No ‘sagging’

5. Clothing worn in Physical Education classes and P.E. Uniforms are not appropriate for the classroom.

6. No hats worn in the auditorium. If a teacher does not allow hats in their classroom then the student will remove the hat upon entering the classroom. Unacceptable headgear includes: hairnets, hoods, bandanas, and dew rags.

7. No attire that may be used as a weapon (such as collars, chains, and rings that cover more than one knuckle, etc.) is permitted.

8. No sunglasses may be worn in the classroom. 9. Pajamas are not to be worn to school. 10. Bathing suits are not to be worn to school.

CONSEQUENCES FOR DRESS CODE NON-COMPLIANCE

1st Offense

Student issued a warning, violation logged in attendance office, parent contacted by teacher and/or assistant principal, and student may be required to change clothing depending on circumstance.

2nd Offense Student issued a warning, violation logged in attendance office, parent contacted by teacher and/or assistant principal, student required to change clothing, and parent may be required to come to school.

3rd Offense Student issued 1 hour after school detention, violation logged in attendance office, parent contacted by assistant principal, and student required to change clothing.

4th Offense and beyond

All consequences listed under the 1st – 3rd offense and alternative disciplinary action is taken which may include extended detention time, in or out of school suspension or alternative placement.

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ELECTRONIC SIGNALING DEVICE POLICY “The governing board of each school district, or its designee, may regulate the possession or use of any electronic signaling device that operates through the transmission or receipt of radio waves, including, but not limited to, paging and signaling equipment, by pupils of the school district while the pupils are on campus, while attending school-sponsored activities, or while under the supervision and control of school district employees, without the prior consent of the principal or his or her designee. No pupil shall be prohibited from possessing or using an electronic signaling device that is determined by a licensed physician and surgeon to be essential for the health of a pupil and use of which is limited for purposed related to the health of the pupil.” (E.C. 48901.5)

Confiscation of Cell Phones and other devices “Electronic signaling devices (beepers, cell phones, etc.) may be denied use at school if the device becomes a disruption to the educational process. Devices must be surrendered to teachers and or other school officials when requested. An exception shall be made only when the principal or designee has determined that the cell phone/ beeper etc. is essential for the student’s health. Any cell phone/ beeper so allowed shall be used only for health purposes.” (B.P. 5131.6) Definitions: Students may possess or use personal electronic signaling devices, including but not limited to MP3, ipod and cellular/digital telephones. Permitted devices shall:

1. Be turned off during class time and at any other time directed by a district employee. 2. Not disrupt the educational program, school activity or transportation.

A student who violates this policy MAY be prohibited from possessing a personal electronic signaling device/ cell phone at school or school related events. Habitual offenders MAY be denied the possession of their device for the remainder of the school year. Consequences: All violations will result in written referral to the administration and documentation in the student’s discipline file. Violations are cumulative across the curriculum, not limited to a specific course or teacher. 1st Offense Electronic device is turned in to the office. Phone is logged in and placed in

the safe, parent contacted, device returned at 2:30 on a regular day or 12:00 on a minimum day regardless of when the student’s day ends.

2nd Offense Electronic device is turned in to the office, logged in, placed in the safe, parent contacted, and device returned to parent.

3rd Offense All consequences listed under 2nd offense and student assigned 1 hour after school detention.

4th Offense and beyond

All consequences listed under the 1st and 2nd offense and alternative disciplinary action is taken which may include extended detention time, in or out of school suspension or alternative placement.

When requested to by a TTUSD employee, students must surrender devices immediately, or they will be found in defiance of authority (EC 48900.k).

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FINALS

Student will be unable to take finals early. If an absence requires a student to miss school while finals are being given the student will have to make arrangements with the teacher to make up the final at a date after the scheduled final dates. Seniors will be able to take the finals of their last semester at their teacher’s discretion, but before graduation.

LIBRARY AND MEDIA CENTER

Students and teachers are encouraged to use the library as part of the instructional program.

It is to be used for study and research to supplement classroom work, and for recreational reading. The school library is not a social center, and only quiet conversation associated with work is acceptable.

The Truckee High School Library is open from 7:30 AM until 3:30 PM every day. It is also open during break and lunch. Teachers may send up to five students at a time on a pass during school hours. Students using the library on a pass must sign in on the library sign-in sheet. Students using the computers at any time must sign in on the computer sign-in sheet. There are 24-networked computers. The library has two online subscriptions to databases that are also accessible from home. During class time, computers are only to be used for class work. Students are allowed to check out four books at a time, three on one subject. There is one due date a month. Books can be reserved and renewed. There is a 5 cents charge per day for overdue books. Students may not check out books if they have an overdue book or an unpaid fine. If a book is lost or damaged students are required to pay the replacement cost before the end of the year during which the item was lost or damaged. Gum, food or drinks (including water) are not allowed in the library. Students who break library rules or misuse the computers may lose library or computer privileges as determined by the school librarian or students’ teacher.

SCHOOL PROPERTY Students are responsible for textbooks, library books, and other school property, which is loaned to them. If textbooks, library books, CDs or other school equipment is lost, damaged, or stolen, the student is held financially responsible until the obligation is cleared; new equipment will not be checked out to students with outstanding fines, even if it is for another course. Grades, diplomas, transcripts, schedules, and fall registration materials will be withheld from students with outstanding obligations.

LOCKER POLICY

The following policy shall govern the use of hall lockers by students at Tahoe Truckee High School during the 2012-2013 school year. All students agreeing to use any locker at Tahoe Truckee High School shall understand that all lockers at Tahoe Truckee High School are the property of Tahoe Truckee High School. During the

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2012-2013 school year, Tahoe Truckee High School will allow students to use the lockers providing they adhere to the following guidelines: 1. Lockers will only be issued by the attendance secretary upon receipt of all required enrollment paperwork. 2. Each student is fully responsible for the locker that was issued to him/her regardless if he/she uses the locker at all or chooses to share the locker with others. 3. No inappropriate pictures or illegal, toxic, flammable, or explosive substances or devices are to be kept in a locker at any time. 4. The school administration of Tahoe Truckee High School has the authority to inspect lockers and remove any illegal substances at any time without prior notification to the student. 5. Each student is responsible for keeping the outside of his/her locker clean and free of stickers, graffiti, writing, etc. 6. Other than installing shelves, students shall not tamper with or alter the inside of any locker. 7. No locks, other than the combination lock already installed will be allowed on the outside of any student hall locker. 8. Tahoe Truckee High School will not assume any liability for any articles lost or stolen from a student’s locker. Items of significant value (including, but not limited to, cell phones, iPods, PSPs, etc.) should be left at home. 9. At the end of the school year, each student will be responsible for cleaning the inside and outside of his/her locker to the satisfaction of the administration. 10. Any problem concerning the operation of a student’s locker should be reported to the head custodian. Violation of any of these guidelines will result in disciplinary action taken by the administration and the loss of locker use privileges for a period of time to be determined by the school administration. In the event illegal, toxic, flammable, or explosive substances or devices are found in a locker, the Sheriff’s office will be notified

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL: All student medication must be stored in the school office. Upon parent request and with doctor’s instruction, students may be given medication at school by a designated school employee. Parents/guardian must provide: • A written statement from the student’s doctor detailing the method, amount and frequency of

medication. The statement must include: the student’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage, the method, the length of time the medicine is to be taken, and a statement that the medication is required during school hours.

• A written statement from the parent/guardian must indicate the desire for the school to assist the student as set forth in the doctor’s statement. Parents may be required to fill out an authorization form. Parents/guardians must deliver medication in the original labeled container. Prescription labels must include the patient’s name and the physician’s name and instructions.

Self-Medication: Students will only be allowed to carry medication at school if the school receives a written doctor’s statement that it is medically required and a parent request form is completed. Failure to follow directions/endangering self or others may result in the privilege being revoked. All student medical information is confidential.

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MESSAGES AND DELIVERIES

To avoid unnecessary classroom disruption, we are unable to deliver messages to students except in cases of extreme emergencies. The nature of all such emergencies must be established prior to the delivery of the message. Student messages will be posted in the window at the front of the attendance office. School phones are to facilitate the conduct of school, not personal, business. Students may use the phone before and after school during lunch and break. Using the telephone is not a legitimate reason for being out of class. Please do not violate the electronic device policy to contact students during class time via an electronic device.

OPEN CAMPUS POLICY Truckee High School is privileged to have an open campus at lunch. This means that students may leave campus at lunch without written parent permission. Students MAY NOT leave the campus at any other time without a signed permission slip on file with the office. This includes passing periods, class time, rallies, assemblies, and break. Offenders may be cited for truancy by the Truckee Police Department, or given detention time by an administrator.

PARKING

A Truckee High School Parking Permit is required to park in the Truckee High School’s Parking Lot during school hours. Drivers are expected to follow all state laws and school rules to retain the privilege of using the parking lot. If issued, a Truckee High School Parking Permit grants a student the PRIVILEGE of parking in the student sections of the parking lot. If the student is in violation of any of the Truckee High School parking regulations the parking permit may be revoked or his/her vehicle may be towed without prior notice or warning. Please be advised that if a student’s vehicle is towed, he/she is responsible for any and all charges. PARKING/DRIVING REGULATIONS: I understand that the operation of student vehicles on school grounds is a privilege. I agree to abide by the following terms and conditions:

1. All students must be licensed, insured and have parental permission to drive to school. 2. The school has the right to regulate driving privileges on campus. 3. If an attendance (tardiness or truancy) problem begins to develop, the parking permit and the

student’s driving privilege may be suspended and/or revoked without prior warning. 4. The Truckee High Parking Permit sticker must be adhered to the bottom right corner of the

windshield. Every student vehicle parked on THS grounds must have a parking permit. An additional permit may be purchased for a secondary vehicle.

5. Parking is strictly limited to the student parking areas. Students must park in a painted parking stall. The following areas are off limits to parking: dirt, grass, rocks, snow banks, blocking a dumpster, diagonally painted areas or any other inappropriate areas.

6. The student driver is responsible for the vehicle or its contents; the student assumes full responsibility for the vehicle while it is on the lot. Any vehicle parked on school premises is subject to search in accordance with the TTUSD search and seizure policy.

7. It is recommended that students keep their vehicles locked at all times. TTUSD and Truckee High School cannot accept responsibility for vehicle damage, lost, or stolen items.

8. Any student must surrender his/her parking permit when requested by the Truckee High School Administration.

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9. Speed limit on school property is 5 mph. Racing, reckless driving, or “showing off,” or driving the wrong way in our one-way zones will be cause for cancellation of all parking privileges.

10. I understand that failure to follow the above mentioned rules and regulations will result in the loss of my driving privilege on this campus as follows: 1st offense - 5 days, 2nd offense – up to 30 days, 3rd offense - remainder of semester/ school year.

11. PARKING REGULATIONS ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. IT IS A PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE TO AND PARK ON SCHOOL GROUNDS, SUSPENSION/REVOKING OF PARKING PRIVILEGES, TOWING AT OWNER’S EXPENSE, SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL AND/OR OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION MAY RESULT WHEN VIOLATIONS OF PARKING REGULATIONS OCCUR

PARKING LOT

As stated in the Parking and Driving Regulation the entire parking lot is off limits to students during class time. This includes passing periods and break time. Students are not to return to their vehicles during the school day without a pass issued by an administrator. Once the vehicle is parked, it is off limits until the bell rings signifying lunch or the end of the school day. Students may not loiter in the parking lot and should only be in the parking lot while coming to or departing from school. Student may not remain in the parking lot during unassigned periods. Do not use your vehicle as a locker. Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Truckee Police Officers serve as School Resource Officers (SRO) at Truckee High School. The SROs assist THS students and Staff with daily operations of the district and act under the authority of the district and TPD. The responsibilities of the SROs include ensuring a safe and peaceful environment, investigation off campus-related crimes/incidents and advising parents, students and staff on legal matters. The SROs may conduct random searches of school facilities (classrooms, lockers, vehicles, other common areas) for drugs, weapons, etc. The SRO may interview students about crimes committed on campus, during school hours or at school events. It may be necessary for SROs to take students into police custody.

SEARCHES AND THE USE OF DRUG CANINES

Truckee High School is committed to keeping our students safe and our school drug-free. With this goal and the health and welfare of our students in mind, drug sniffing dogs may be employed at any time to patrol halls, lockers and parking lots on school grounds. As the signs in the front of the school state, “Any vehicle entering the school grounds may be subject to search.”

SIGNS All signs posted on campus must adhere to the Sign Policy adopted by the Board Policy. This policy dictates the location, requirements for size and number of signs and length of time they may remain posted. Before posting any sigh on campus for any purpose, (Birthday, Election, Notice of Meetings, etc.) you must obtain a copy of the sign policy from the principal or assistant principal. All signs must be approved and signed before being posted. No outside group may post any sign anywhere on campus without obtaining written permission from the District Office. BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENTS OR SOLICITATIONS FOR TRIPS THAT ARE NOT SCHOOL SPONSORED ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. 28

SNOW DAYS Even though it may be snowing the night before and the weather forecast might be calling for severe weather, the decision to call off school is not made until approximately 5 AM after a careful analysis of current road and weather conditions. On questionable days check the following medias for information. Web Site: www.ttusd.org Listen to the following radio stations Snow Ph# 530-582-2510 KHIT 104.5 FM KZZF 102.9 FM Channel 3 Sac. KODS 103.7 FM KOLO 920 AM Channels 2, 4 and 8 Reno KOZZ 105 FM KWNZ 97.3 FM Channel 6 KRLT 93.9 FM KOH 780 AM

TEXTBOOKS The school loans to each student one set of books. The teacher gives out these books. In the case of a schedule change or teacher change, students are responsible for checking in textbooks with the same teacher who originally checked them out. Students are held financially liable for lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged textbooks. All textbook bills must be paid before report cards/diploma or schedule pick-up packets are received, or any additional school materials are distributed.

VISITORS ON CAMPUS

Non-students may not be on campus without reporting to the office for a Visitor’s Pass. All visitors will sign in at the attendance office and must have meaningful business to attend to while on campus. Students may not bring friends from other schools to visit.

TTUSD PHILOSOPHY OF DISCIPLINE

The educational community of the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District believes that all children have the right to attend safe and caring schools where respect is modeled by all. Goals adopted by the Board of Trustees assure that TTUSD will provide:

• An environment and programs that continue to develop good citizenship and daily attendance. • An environment/culture that supports trusting relationships and the need for all members of the

school community to be understood, valued and appreciated. • A problem-solving and decision-making process, community members, parents, students and staff as

involved contributors. The Latin Root of the word discipline is disciplina, -are – to teach; to train; to instruct. Positive discipline is a way of teaching adolescents that:

• They are responsible for the choices they make. • There are consequences directly related to the choice made or action taken.

In the spirit of the beliefs outlined above, we write/develop our policies that affect student discipline from the perspective of developing socially responsible behavior by:

• Providing clear, consistent expectations • Maintaining safe schools • Promoting positive communication • Fostering fair and consistent enforcement of rules and policies

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The district supports the need for a consistent set of district-wide student behavior standards. Each school site is expected to periodically define its own local expectations and behaviors, such that they are consistent with and operate within the standards adopted by the district. Students, parents and staff at each school will be involved in setting these local expectations of behavior, which will be shared with the educational community. On an annual basis, suspensions and expulsions will be reviewed to assure compliance with district philosophy, policy, administrative regulations and the Comprehensive Student Assistance Program. All district student discipline policies and practices will support this statement of philosophy.

TRUCKEE HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICY Philosophy Statement: Truckee High School is serious about education. Each student attending Truckee High School has a right to the best education that can be provided. The most important events on this campus occur in the classroom. To maintain an environment appropriate to this commitment and to enable administrators and teachers to effectively monitor the classroom, certain behavior will not be tolerated and may result in students being transferred from Truckee High School. Such acts could include the bringing and/or use of alcohol and drugs on campus, theft, abuse of school personnel, continued unwillingness to comply with general school or classroom rules, continued non-diligence in studies, truancy, other acts posing a potential threat to students, staff, or the educational environment. Discipline Policy: The purpose of discipline is to enable an environment to exist on campus in which teachers can teach, and students can learn. The discipline code allows for quick, understandable action to be taken when violations occur. The code is drafted in such a manner to enable teachers and administrative staff to maintain the educational environment without the need to spend a disproportionate amount of time and energy enforcing rules. Disciplinary actions taken by administration or teachers will be progressive from less severe to more severe if the offending behavior does not improve. Accountability is the ultimate lesson of disciplinary actions. Definitions of Possible Consequences:

CONFERENCE Individual administrator or teacher/student conference Parent notification - The parent is notified either in writing or by phone regarding the

inappropriate behavior and the consequence. Student, administrator, parent and teacher conference - The student will meet with the

appropriate school personnel to discuss the current inappropriate behavior, the consequence for that behavior and future consequences should further violations occur. Students may be suspended until conference takes place. A written statement or agreement will be developed at the end of the conference.

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY DETENTION Detentions and Community Service take precedence over all athletics and activities

practices and events. Students are responsible to notify their parents, as transportation home will not be provided. Students and parents/guardians will receive 24 hour notice of their detention assignment.

Administration and teachers may assign detention to students who have broken either school or classroom rules. There will be a scheduled detention time from 2:40- 3:40 every Tuesday and Thursday. Other detention times may possibly be worked out with the school administration or the teacher. If you are late to detention, it is counted as a no-show. A student who fails to show for a Teacher Detention will automatically be assigned a

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Tuesday/Thursday Detention. When a student is assigned to a Tuesday/Thursday Detention and fails to show the detention will double. Continued non-compliance will result in a one day, in-house suspension.

COMMUNITY SERVICE A working environment exists and students are required to be productive, therefore, food,

radios, cell phones, etc. are not allowed. Punctuality is imperative. This is an option that a parent or student may choose in lieu of some suspensions. The student will be assigned to do general custodial work. Failure to serve on the assigned date will result in the original suspension.

SUSPENSION Suspension is the temporary removal of a student from the regular educational program. The

length of suspension will vary according to the infraction. While on suspension a student is not allowed to participate in/socialize at school or at any extracurricular activities. Whether suspension is to be served in-house or out of school will be determined by the administration.

ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT The student is required by the Truckee High School administration to attend another school for

one full grading period, but not less than forty-five calendar days. The student must petition to return to Truckee High School. He/she should be able to document satisfactory academic, attendance and behavior standards in order to return. During the alternative placement, the student is not permitted on the Truckee High School campus during school hours and may only participate in school functions with prior administrative approval.

EXPULSION The student is required by the Board to attend another school district for the remainder of the

semester and the semester following the violation. During the expulsion, the student is not permitted on the Truckee High School campus during school hours or at any extracurricular events.

SOCIAL PROBATION Student may not participate in school sponsored events; extracurricular activities and

functions. (Minimum 45 school days) Violation or an attempt at violating the social probation will be viewed as willful defiance of valid authority and may result in either a Step 2 or Step 4 consequence.

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TAHOE TRUCKEE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 2013-2014

K-12 Guidelines for Suspension and/or Expulsion The Guidelines for Suspension and/or Expulsion are designed to allow school administration to assess incidents on an individual basis and issue student discipline that is age appropriate that is based on a progressive discipline model. Under California Education Code section 48900.5 (a) Suspension, including supervised suspension as described in section 48911.1, shall be imposed only when other means of correction fail to bring about proper conduct. A school district may document the other means of correction used and place that documentation in the pupil's record, which may be accessed pursuant to section 49069. However, a pupil, including an individual with exceptional needs, as defined in section 56026, may be suspended, subject to section 1415 of Title 20 of the United States Code, for any of the reasons enumerated in section 48900 upon a first offense, if the principal or superintendent of schools determines that the pupil violated subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) of section 48900 or that the pupil's presence causes a danger to persons. Education Code Violation 1st Violation 2nd Violation Additional Violations

48915(c)(1) Possession, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm.*

5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, and mandatory recommendation for expulsion

N/A N/A

48915(c)(2) Brandishing a knife.* 5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, and mandatory recommendation for expulsion

N/A N/A

48915(c)(3) Unlawfully selling a controlled substance.*

5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, and mandatory recommendation for expulsion

N/A N/A

48915(c)(4) Committing or attempting to commit sexual assault or battery.*

5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, and mandatory recommendation for expulsion

N/A N/A

48915(c)(5) Possession of an explosive.* 5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, and mandatory recommendation for expulsion

N/A N/A

48915(a)(1) Causing serious physical injury to another person, except in self-defense.*

3-5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, request for expulsion unless the principal finds that expulsion is inappropriate, due to the particular circumstance

5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, and request for expulsion

N/A

48915(a)(2) Possession of any knife, or other dangerous object of no reasonable use to the pupil.*

3-5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, request for expulsion unless the principal finds that expulsion is inappropriate, due to the particular circumstance

5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, and request for expulsion

N/A

48915(a)(3) Unlawful possession of any controlled substance except for the first offense of possession of not more than one ounce of marijuana.*

3-5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, request for expulsion unless the principal finds that expulsion is inappropriate, due to the particular circumstance

5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, and request for expulsion

N/A

48915(a)(4) Robbery or extortion.* 3-5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, request for expulsion unless the principal finds that expulsion is inappropriate, due to the particular circumstance

5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, and request for expulsion

N/A

48915(a)(5) Assault or battery upon a school employee.*

3-5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, request for expulsion unless the principal finds that expulsion is inappropriate, due to the particular circumstance

5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, and request for expulsion

N/A

48900(a)(1) Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person. • Threats • Fight (mutual)

Alternative to suspension or home suspension Alternative to suspension or home suspension

Alternative to suspension or home suspension Alternative to suspension or home suspension

Home suspension, and possible request for expulsion Home suspension and possible request for expulsion

48900(a)(2) Willfully used force or violence upon another person,* except in self -defense.

Alternative to suspension or home suspension, and law enforcement notification

Home suspension, law enforcement notification, and possible request for expulsion

Home suspension, law enforcement notification, and request for expulsion

48900(b) Possession, sale, or furnishing of any knives, firearms, or other dangerous objects.*

Alternative to suspension or home suspension, law enforcement or fire marshal notification, and possible request for expulsion

Home suspension, law enforcement notification or fire marshal notification, and possible request for expulsion

Home suspension, law enforcement or fire marshal notification, and request for expulsion

MUST Recommend Expulsion (Mandatory Expulsion) SHALL Recommend Expulsion unless Particular Circumstances Render Inappropriate (Quasi-Mandatory Recommendation)

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Education Code Violation 1st Violation 2nd Violation Additional Violations 48900(c) Possession, use, sale, or furnishing, or otherwise being under the influence of alcohol, controlled substance, or an intoxicant.* • Under the influence • Possession • Furnishing • Sale *

Alternative to suspension or home suspension

Alternative to suspension or home suspension

Alternative to suspension or home suspension 5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, and mandatory expulsion

Home suspension and possible request for expulsion Home suspension and possible request for expulsion

Home suspension and possible request for expulsion

N/A

Home suspension and request for expulsion Home suspension and request for expulsion Home suspension and request for expulsion

N/A

48900(d) Offering, arranging, or negotiating to sell a controlled substance listed in Chpt 2 of Division 10 of the health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage or an intoxicant of any kind and eith sold, delivered or otherwise furnished to a person another liquid, substance or material and represented liquid, substance, or material as a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage or intoxicant.*

Alternative to suspension or home suspension, and law enforcement notification

Home suspension, law enforcement notification, and possible request for expulsion

Home suspension, law enforcement notification, and request for expulsion

48900(e) Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion.*

3-5 home suspension, law enforcement notification, possible request for expulsion unless the principal finds that expulsion is inappropriate, due to the particular circumstance

Home suspension, law enforcement notification, and possible request for expulsion

Home suspension and request for expulsion

48900(f) Caused or attempted to cause damage to school or private property. • Minimal damage • Extensive damage

Alternative to suspension and restitution Alternative to suspension, restitution, and law enforcement notification

Alternative to suspension, home suspension, and restitution Home suspension, restitution, law enforcement notification, and possible request for expulsion

Home suspension and restitution Home Suspension, restitution, law enforcement notification, and request for expulsion

48900(g) Stealing or attempting to steal school or private property.

Alternative to suspension and restitution

Alternative to suspension, home suspension, and restitution

Home suspension, restitution, and possible request for expulsion

48900(h) Possessed or used tobacco or nicotine products.

Alternative to suspension Alternative to suspension or home suspension

Alternative to suspension or home suspension

48900(i) Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity • Obscene act

• Habitual Profanity

Alternative to suspension Alternative to suspension and parent conference

Alternative to suspension or home suspension Alternative to suspension, or home suspension

Home suspension, and possible request for expulsion Home suspension

48900(j) Possessed, offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any drug paraphernalia

Alternative to suspension Alternative to suspension or home suspension

Home suspension and possible request for expulsion

48900(k) Willful Defiance and/or Disruption of School Activities * Cheating/Plagiarism * Forgery * Dress code violation * Gang affiliation or behavior * Gambling * Defiance of authority * Unauthorized parking * Failed to serve Saturday detention * Electronic device violation * Closed campus violation * Initiating a false fire alarm * Inappropriate computer access * Reckless driving * Trespassing * Verbal altercation * Other disruptive or defiant behavior

Alternative to suspension

Alternative to suspension or home suspension

Alternative to suspension, home suspension, and possible request for expulsion if there is a pervasive pattern of defiance and disruption

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Education Code Violation 1st Violation 2nd Violation Additional Violations

48900(l) Knowingly received stolen school or private property.

Alternative to suspension Alternative to suspension or home suspension

Alternative to suspension or home suspension

48900(m) Possession of an imitation firearm that is substantially similar in physical properties to an existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to conclude the replica is a firearm.

Alternative to suspension Alternative to suspension or home suspension, and possible request for expulsion

Home suspension, and possible request for expulsion

48900(n) Committed or attempted to commit sexual assault or battery.*

5 day Home suspension, law enforcement notification, and mandatory recommendation for expulsion

N/A N/A

48900(o) Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil who is a witness in a school disciplinary proceeding for the purpose of intimidation or retaliation.

Alternative to suspension Alternative to suspension or home suspension, and possible request for expulsion

Home suspension and possible request for expulsion

48900(p) Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold the prescription drug Soma.*

Alternative to suspension or home suspension, and law enforcement notification

Home suspension and possible request for expulsion

Home suspension and request for expulsion

48900(q) Engaged or attempted to engage in an act of hazing initiation or pre-initiation into a student organization or any pastime or amusement engaged in with respect to such an organization which causes, or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, or personal degradation, or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm, to any student or other person attending any school.

Alternative to suspension Alternative to suspension or home suspension and possible request for expulsion

Home suspension and request for expulsion

48900(r) Engaged in an act of bullying, including, but not limited to, bullying committed by means of an electronic act.

Alternative to suspension Alternative to suspension or home suspension

Home suspension and possible request for expulsion

48900(t) Aided or abetted in the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury to another person.

Alternative to suspension or home suspension and (possible request for suspension if there is a result of great bodily harm)

Alternative to suspension or home suspension and possible request for expulsion

Home suspension, and request for expulsion

48900.2 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 (Applies to grades 4-12).

Alternative to suspension or home suspension Alternative to suspension or home suspension, and possible request for expulsion

Home suspension and possible request for expulsion

48900.3 Causing, threatening, or attempting to cause, or participating in an act of hate violence as defined as willfully interfering with or threatening another person or property rights because of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation; speech that threatens violence, when the perpetrator has the apparent ability to carry out threat, may be considered an act of hate violence (Grades 4-12).

Alternative to suspension or home suspension and possible request for expulsion

Alternative to suspension or home suspension, and possible request for expulsion

Home suspension and request for expulsion

48900.4 Students in grades 4 through 12: Intentionally engaged in harassment, threats and/or intimidation which are directed against school district personnel or pupils, that is sufficiently severe or pervasive, and invading the rights of either school personnel or pupils by creating substantial disorder, and creates an intimidating or hostile educational environment.

Alternative to suspension or home suspension and possible request for expulsion.

Home suspension and possible request for expulsion

Home suspension, and request for expulsion

48900.7 Making terrorist threats against students, school officials and/or property.*

Alternative to suspension or home suspension and possible request for expulsion.

Home suspension and possible request for expulsion

Home suspension and request for expulsion

* = Law Enforcement must be notified and a Critical Incident Report has to be filed with the Executive Director of Student

Services within 48 hours for any bolded violations

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School District Responsibilities A student shall not be disciplined, suspended, or recommended for expulsion unless the superintendent, a designee or the principal of the school in which the student is enrolled determines the student has violated one or more parts of the California Education Code. A student may be disciplined, suspended or expelled for acts enumerated in the California Education Code that are related to school activity or school attendance occurring at any district school or within any other school district, including, but not limited to, any of the following: while on school grounds; while going to or coming from school; during the lunch period whether on or off campus; during, while going to or coming from a school-sponsored activity. California Education Code section 48900 (s) • A superintendent of the school district or principal may use his or her discretion to provide alternatives to suspension or expulsion, including, but not limited to,

counseling and an anger management program, for a pupil subject to discipline under this section California Education Code section 48900(v). • It is the intent of the Legislature that alternatives to suspension or expulsion be imposed against any pupil who is truant, tardy, or otherwise absent from school

activities California Education Code section 48900(w). • Suspension, including supervised suspension as described in Section 48911.1, shall be imposed only when other means of correction fail to bring about proper

conduct. However, a pupil, including an individual with exceptional needs, as defined in Section 56026, may be suspended, subject to Section 1415 of the Title 20 of US Code, for any of the reasons enumerated in Section 48900 upon a first offense, if the principal or superintendent of schools determines that the pupil violated subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) of Section 48900 or that the pupil's presence causes a danger to person. California Education Code section 48900.5.

Student Responsibilities Every pupil shall attend school punctually and regularly; conform to the regulations of the school; obey promptly all the directions of his/her teacher and others in authority; observe good order and propriety of deportment; be diligent in study; respectful to his teacher and others in authority; kind and courteous to schoolmates; and refrain from the use of profane and vulgar language. California Criminal Regulations Title 5. Sec. 300. All pupils shall comply with the regulations, pursue the required course of study, and submit to the authority of the teachers of the schools California Education Code section 48908. Definitions • Suspension: is the removal of a student from the classroom for disciplinary reasons for a defined period of time. A principal or designee may suspend a student

for up to five days. A suspension may be extended under certain conditions. Students placed on home suspension are not permitted on or near the school campus, nor are they allowed to participate in any school activities during suspension.

• Expulsion: as ordered by the Board of Education, is the removal of a student from all schools in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District for violating the California Education Code. The expulsion is for a defined period of time not to exceed one calendar year.

• Brandishing: is to wave a weapon menacingly. • Assault: is an unlawful attempt, coupled with present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another. • Battery: is any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another. • Serious bodily injury: means a serious impairment of physical condition, including, but not limited to, the following: loss of consciousness; concussion; bone

fracture; protracted loss or impairment of function of any bodily member or organ; a wound requiring extensive suturing; and serious disfigurement. • Self defense: to establish the defense, the person must be free from fault or provocation; must have no means of escape or retreat; and there must be an impending

peril. • Terroristic threat: shall include any statement, whether written or oral, 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 one thousand dollars ($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.

• Bullying: any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, and including one or more acts committed by a student or group of students as defined in Education Code section 48900.2, 48900.3, or 48900.4, directed toward one or more students that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following: (A) Placing a reasonable student or student in fear of harm to that student’s or those students’ person or property. (B) Causing a reasonable student to experience a substantially detrimental effect on his or her physical or mental health. (C) Causing a reasonable student to experience substantial interference with his or her academic performance. (D) Causing a reasonable student to experience substantial interference with his or her ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.

• Electronic act: the transmission, by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, wireless telephone, or other wireless communication device, computer, or pager, of a communication, including, but not limited to, any of the following: 1. A message, text, sound, or image. 2. A post on a social network Internet Web site including, but not limited to:

a) Posting to or creating a burn page. "Burn page" means an Internet Web site created for the purpose of having one or more of the effects listed in paragraph (1).

3. Creating a credible impersonation of another actual pupil for the purpose of having one or more of the effects listed in paragraph (1). "Credible impersonation" means to knowingly and without consent impersonate a pupil for the purpose of bullying the pupil and such that another pupil would reasonably believe, or has reasonably believed that the pupil was or is the pupil who was impersonated.

4. Creating a false profile for the purpose of having one or more of the effects listed in paragraph (1). "False profile" means a profile of a fictitious pupil or a profile using the likeness or attributes of an actual pupil other than the pupil who created the false profile. Notwithstanding an electronic act shall not constitute pervasive conduct solely on the basis that it has been transmitted on the Internet or is currently posted on the Internet. "Reasonable pupil" means a pupil, including, but not limited to, an exceptional needs pupil, who exercises average care, skill, and judgment in conduct for a person of his or her age, or for a person of his or her age with his or her exceptional needs.

Alternatives To Suspension Include But Not Limited To:

• Letter of apology/restitution activity • Counseling/Special Friends • Behavior support contract • Social probation, loss of privileges • Student/parent conference/contract • CORR Drug Prevention Program • Student Study Team • 504/Special Education Evaluation • Saturday school • Campus beautification • Parent Classroom Supervision • SMART Referral • Reteach Education Opportunity • Visit from law enforcement • Check In/Check Out • Detention • Class/schedule change • Restorative justice

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• Student mentor • Special Assignment • Teen Intervene • Conflict mediation • SART/SARB referral • Assign as an assistant • No contact contract • Voluntary transfer • Positive Behavior Intervention Support

• Letter to parent/guardian regarding recent incident • Social Skill Group • Community Service

• Join student activity group • Substance abuse contract • Restriction/Loss of technology privileges

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

A primary goal of any educational institution is to promote the pursuit of intellectual integrity. Truckee High School believes that education should reinforce the values of our democratic society, teach citizenship, and provide an environment conducive to ethical behavior. Truckee High School believes that the school should maintain a climate in which honesty, courtesy, consideration, integrity and a concern for others are highly valued. Cheating is an obstacle to achieving these goals. In any of its forms, for whatever reason, cheating denies the value of education. Our teachers strive to put the importance of learning above the importance of grades, and to convince students that their best efforts are all that anyone should expect. Definition: Cheating is taking (or lending) at inappropriate times a person’s work, information, ideas, research, or documentation, without properly identifying the originator. The teacher’s professional judgment will determine whether cheating has occurred. Students are reminded not to give the instructor cause to consider their actions to be in violation of our academic honesty policy. To avoid inadvertent dishonesty, the following list, which is not intended to be all-inclusive, delineates a variety of methods of cheating:

• Looking at someone else’s paper during an exam, test or quiz • Talking with another student during an exam, test, or quiz • Using any kind of "cheat notes" • Letting someone else see one’s own or another paper during an exam, test, or quiz • Copying work assigned to be done independently or allowing someone else to copy one’s own

or another’s work, including computer generated information and programs • Copying or paraphrasing sentences, phrases, or passages from an un-cited source while

writing a paper or doing research • Giving test information to students in other periods of the same teacher/same course • Submitting individual projects not wholly one’s own • Fabricating or altering laboratory data

Consequences: When a student has been found cheating, the consequences and procedures for each instance are as follows: 1st Instance

1. The student(s) will receive a "0" for the assignment/exam 2. The teacher will confer with the student 3. The teacher will notify parents/guardians and administration

2nd Instance The student(s) will receive one or more of the following:

1. Receive a "0" for the assignment/exam • The teacher will notify the student’s counselor • The teacher will notify parents/guardians and administration • The counselor will arrange a student/parent/teacher/counselor conference if requested

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3rd Instance

1. The teacher will notify parents/guardians and administration 2. Administrative action will be taken: work service, detention, suspension and/or drop "F"

PATHS TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be in your seat and prepared to work when the bell rings • Meet all school and class deadlines for homework, projects, and papers. Complete all

assignments • Bring required materials to class everyday, including your ID card, writing utensils, and this

planner • Engage actively in listening and learning. Do not talk when a teacher or student is addressing

the class • Show respect toward yourself and others • Be accountable; take responsibility for your own actions • Dress appropriately for school; follow dress code; no hats are to be out while in the auditorium • Only water is allowed in classrooms; no eating or drinking unless at teacher discretion • No phones or personal music devices are to be in use or in sight when in the classroom • Clean up after yourself; keep our beautiful school beautiful

Tests or Quizzes: • Manage time so you have adequate time to study • Take responsibility to find out what material will be covered on the test or quiz • During the test:

o Make sure your paper cannot be seen by anyone else o Keep your eyes on your own paper o Do not talk: ask teacher, not neighbor, questions of clarification o After the test, or quiz, do not discuss questions with other students until all students

have taken it

Fairness: In fairness to all, students are urged to make the teacher aware if cheating is taking place, including the kind of cheating and the methods used. Homework: Do not copy others’ work; do not work with other students on assignments unless the teacher gives instruction to do so or unless the teacher tells the entire class to work together—this is cheating. Essays: Do not copy from or paraphrase others without a footnote—this is cheating. TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teachers will make their policies and personal philosophies regarding tests, major research papers, homework, etc. known to their students through teacher/student contracts/syllabi

• Teachers will make detailed grade reports available on a regular basis • Teachers will prepare students for and give advanced notice of tests

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• Teachers will be available to students before work is due • Teachers will actively proctor students during test periods • Teachers to provide class rules for classroom conduct

PARENT/GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILITIES: • Parents/guardians should reinforce in their students’ ethics, honesty and integrity in their

academic life as well as their personal life • Parents/guardians should reduce the pressure for "success at any cost." Support your

student’s best effort, regardless of the grade it receives • Parents should expect their student to have homework each night (between one and three

hours). Help your child protect study time. Provide a good study environment (desk, good light, quiet, etc.). Be sensitive to your child’s study time frame. When he says he needs to study, he means it. Students commonly cheat because "there wasn’t enough time"

• Parents should request weekly grade checks when concerned about their students progress and contact individual teachers/counselors when concerned about student progress

MLA Works Cited Page Guidelines

Book with One Author: Format: Author (Last Name, First Name). Title. City: Publishing Company, Year Published. Page

#’s used. Example: Ehrenreich, Barbara. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in America. New York:

Henry Holt and Company, 2001. Book with Two Author: Format: Authors (Last Name, First Name and First Name Last Name). Title. City: Publishing

Company, Year Published. Page #’s used. Example: Hyde, Margaret, and Elizabeth Held Forsyth. Suicide: The Hidden Epidemic. New York:

Watts, 2002. Print Article Format: Author (Last Name, First Name). “Title of Article.” Publication. Date Published: Page

Number(s). Example: Theroux, Paul. “China Passage by Rail.” National Geographic. March 1988: 296-329. Web Page Format: Title of website. Date website last updated. Organization. Date of Access. URL address. Example: Romance Languages and Literatures Page. 1 June 2010. Dept. of Romance Languages

and Literatures, University of Chicago. 8 July 2012. <http://humanities.uchicago.edu/romance/>.

Online Article Format: Author (Last Name, First Name). “Title of Article.” Title of website. Date of Article. Date of

Access. URL address. Example: Cheng, Scarlet. “Fragile Work, Fragile Life.” LaTimes.com. 17 Feb. 2002. 3 Mar. 2002.

<http://www.calendarlive.com/top/1,1419,L-LATimes-Art-X!ArticleDetail-51539,00.html>.

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TRUCKEE HIGH SCHOOL DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY

It is the policy of the Board of Education that its school campuses and District-supported educational activities should be alcohol and drug free. The District is committed and will support activities that are designed to prevent the use of alcohol and illicit drugs. The District is committed to swift and effective intervention if and when a student is found using and/or possessing alcohol or drugs. The District also believes that parents, students, other family members and governmental agencies must assume their appropriate roles in preventing alcohol and other drug use by students. (B.P. 5131.6) Drug and Alcohol Offenses

The consequences for drug and alcohol offenses are listed under the Discipline Policy contained in this handbook. The school policy supports the District Policy and California Education Code. The school further recognizes that students using alcohol and illegal drugs pose a threat to their own health and safety, as well as to that of other students and have a detrimental affect on the learning environment of their classes. It is the goal of the school to provide for the health and safety of all students and will work to deter the use of alcohol and illegal drugs by our students through education and the application of our discipline policy. The school will also encourage students who use alcohol and drugs to participate in treatment programs. For all students the consequences for alcohol and drug offenses are the following:

1. Notification of Law Enforcement 2. Suspension from school 3. Social Probation

a. First Offense 45 Days b. Second Offense 90 Days c. Third Offense 1 Calendar Year

On the FIRST offense the time may be decreased to 15 school days with the voluntary completion of the following:

• 25 hours of community service • Enrollment in a district approved substance abuse program

Student may return to normal activity as long as they progress toward completion of the substance abuse program. If the student stops or does not complete the program they will be placed back on social probation for the remainder of the originally assigned time. Student or parent may be required to pay for the program. On the SECOND offense the time may be decreased to 45 school days with the voluntary completion of the following:

• 45 hours of community service • Enrollment in a district approved substance abuse program

If expulsion is not recommended on the THIRD offense, reduction of the social probation is not possible.

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4. For repeated offenses, or drug sales, administration may refer a student for expulsion. California Education Code mandates that some drug and alcohol offenses are referred for mandatory expulsion.

*No participation is permitted in athletics or extracurricular activities permitted until all the social probation is completed. NIAA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC AND ACTIVITY DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY NOTE: AT ANY TIME, A COACH MAY CHOOSE TO ADOPT A MORE STRINGENT POLICY, IN WHICH CASE THE COACH WILL PUBLICIZE THE POLICY TO THEIR PLAYERS AND PARENTS PRIOR TO THE FIRST OFFICIAL PRACTICE FOR THE SEASON

For all students Social Probation can be decreased in some instances with completion of assigned community service and a district sponsored substance abuse program. 1st Offense 45 school days of Social Probation

On the FIRST offense this time may be decreased to 15 school days with the voluntary completion of the following:

• 25 hours of community service • Enrollment in a district approved substance abuse program

When these two requirements and the initial school suspension are completed students may participate in practice with the athletic team or activity. No participation or attendances in games or activity events (i.e. drama plays, club field trip) until after the 15 school days of social probation are completed. Student may return to normal activity as long as they progress toward completion of the substance abuse program. If student stops or does not complete the program they will be placed back on social probation for the remainder of the originally assigned time.

2nd Offense 90 school days of Social Probation

On the SECOND offense this time may be decreased to 45 school days with the voluntary completion of the following:

• 45 hours of community service • Enrollment in a district approved substance abuse program

No participation is permitted in athletics or extracurricular activities permitted until all the social probation is completed.

3rd Offense 1 calendar year from date of the offense of Social Probation

On the THIRD offense reduction of the social probation is not possible. • Enrollment in the district approved substance abuse program

No participation is permitted in athletics or extracurricular activities permitted until all the social probation is completed.

***IN ADDITION TO THE TRUCKEE HIGH SCHOOL DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY, ATHLETES MUST ALSO ADHERE TO ANY AND ALL NEVADA INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NIAA) DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICIES WHICH MAY BE MORE SEVERE.

ATHLETIC EVENTS AND FAN BEHAVIOR

Students are to follow the NIAA and THS guidelines for behavior at athletic events. The following will not be allowed:

• Obscenities or vulgarities (verbal, gesture or printed) • Provocation signs or gestures • Abuse of an official • Unauthorized noisemakers at indoor events

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• Face painting or masks worn by student rooters that prohibit identification These guidelines provide that all activities and actions by rooters at athletic events are to be positive nature, e.g. rooting in support of your team. Any negative or distracting activities shall not be permitted. Accordingly, all rooting sections will be under the direction and leadership of school officials. Failure to follow guidelines or failure to make an appropriate adjustment in behavior when called for by an administrator or school official could result in ejection from the event, followed by disciplinary action including possible suspension, and the loss of the privilege of attending THS athletic events.

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT Sexual Harassment is prohibited by law and

By Tahoe Truckee Unified School District Policy 5145.7

DEFINITION: Unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment is forbidden. Students who sexually harass others may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including

expulsion. District employees who permit or engage in sexual harassment may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

The district prohibits retaliation against anyone who complains about or participates in sexual harassment. Complaints of sexual harassment shall be promptly investigated and will remain confidential.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT may include, but is not limited to one or more of the following: Questioning one’s sexual behavior Repeating sexually oriented jokes Displaying sexually suggestive pictures or objects Writing obscene graffiti Making sexually explicit demands of someone

STUDENTS: IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE THE TARGET OF HARASSMENT, YOU SHOULD: Know your rights under the sexual harassment policy Tell the harasser his/her words and/or actions are offensive and to stop Avoid being alone with the harasser Report the incident to one of the following:

Principal, Assistant Principal, Counselors, Teachers, Nurse, District Psychologist, or other staff members

Record the incident in writing. Write down what happened, where it happened, when it happened, who else was present that saw or heard it, and how you reacted. Save any notes or pictures you receive from the harasser.

Ask any witnesses to write down what he/she saw or heard without any help from you or anyone else. Write dates and times if possible.

Be aware that you can make a formal complaint on the forms available in: the Attendance Office, Counseling Office, Principal’s Office, Assistant Principal’s Office and the Library.

Hazing No student or other person at school shall conspire to engage in hazing, participate in hazing or commit any act that causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to any other student or person at school. The violation of this section is a misdemeanor and law enforcement will be notified. (Ed Code 32050-32051) Harassment / Hate Violence Harassment of any kind is not allowed. Harassment is defined as intentional threats or intimidation directed against a student or group of students that is so severe it materially disrupts class work, creates substantial disorder and invades the rights of the student/s by creating an intimidating or hostile environment. Any student who feels he or she is the victim of harassment must notify a teacher, counselor, administrator or SRO. The student may be asked to provide a written statement. Hate violence is not allowed. Hate Violence is the use of threat of force to willfully injure, intimidate, interfere with, oppress or threaten the rights of another person; or to knowingly deface, damage or destroy the property of another person to intimidate or interfere with the rights of that person, because of his/her race, color, religion, ancestry, national

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origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation. (Ed Code 48900.2,.3). Any student who engages in either harassment or hate violence may be recommended for expulsion on even the first offence.

RESOURCES PARENT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS All parents are encouraged to support their child’s high school experience by being an active member of one or more of the parent support groups. For information contact the president. Boosters 582-2610 ext 3450 Tempo (Band) Boosters 448-1239 TEEN HELP LINES How to help a friend in crisis LOOK, for the signs • Withdrawn from friends/family • Hopelessness • Trouble concentrating • Giving belongings away • Not sleeping/sleeping a lot • Change in eating habits • Intense Behavior changes

LISTEN, for the feelings • Don’t agree to keep your friends secret; you can help by getting

them help! ACT, find help • Discuss the problem openly and frankly • Show interest and support • Seek help from someone! A teacher, minister, coach, counselor,

parent TEEN HELP LINES

* denotes 24 HOUR SERVICES Suicide/Crisis Hotlines Abuse/Counseling Alcohol and Drug Abuse

*California Youth Crises Line 1-800-843-5200

Child Protective Services 530-273-4291 or 888-886-5401

Alateen 530-587-4385

*Suicide Prevention and Crises 1-800-992-5757

Child Abuse Hotline *1-888-465-9380

Alcoholics Anonymous 530-546-1126

*Suicide Prevention Hotline 530-265-5811

*Tahoe Women’s Services 530-582-9117 / 800-736-1060 / 530-546-7804

Narcotics Anonymous 530-546-1116

*Boys Town 1-800-448-3000

Truckee Group, Individual and Family Counseling 530-582-4616

Nevada County Substance Abuse 530-587-8194

*National AIDS Hotline 1-800-342-2437

Sierra Family Services 530-581-4054

Truckee Group, Individual and Family Counseling 530-582-4616

Health Services County Mental Health Department 530-582-7807

Pregnancy and Parenting

Health Services Clinic 530-582-3277

Emergency Help/Food Teenage Pregnancy & Parenting 530-889-7199

Nevada County Health Dept. 530-582-7814

Project M.A.N.A 530-582-4079

General Information

Placer County Community Clinic 530-546-7261

Nevada County Social Services Dept. 530-582-7803

Truckee Donner Rec. and Park Dept. 530-582-7720

Utilities Payment Assistance 530-265-1388

Boys and Girls Club 530-546-4324

Law Enforcement

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Emergency Call 911 Truckee Police Department School Resource Officer 530-550-2337

Highway Patrol 530-582-7500

Truckee Police Department Dispatch 530-550-2320 Office 530-550-2323

Placer County Sheriff 530-581-6300

Nevada County Sheriff 530-582-7842

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