“DEAN’S ORIENTATION”

2017-2018

Attendance

Attendance Responsibilities Submit a written note

within 3 days of your absence to the attendance office before 7:50 am Student name Student number Date of absence Must be tied to the

student’s medical needs Parent/Guardian

signature**Failure to turn in absent notes may result in truancy citations and loss of Drivers License.

On the 11th unapproved absence in any one class - will result in a Loss of Credit (Denial of Credit) for that class per semester.

You must request, and complete, make-up work within 3 days of an absence.

Students who leave early for an appointment must be signed out in the main office prior to leaving. Students cannot leave campus without parent release or the absences will remain unexcused/truant.

Tardy Policy Students are tardy if they are not in their assigned seat when

the bell rings and as defined by their teacher in their course expectations. Any student 30 minutes late will be counted absent for that class.

Tardiness may negatively affect grades. Excessive tardiness will lead to after school detention, In

House Suspension and possible loss of ability to attend any after school activities (games/plays/spirit events).

Tardies can not be excused. Do not go to an office to request a pass, as it will not excuse the tardy. Go straight to class.

Tardy Policy Timeliness is expected! You must sign in on the tardy Sign-In Sheet when you are late.

1st Tardy Teacher warning/Parent-Link Phone Call 2nd Tardy Dean’s Detention/Parent-Link Phone Call 3rd Tardy In House Suspension Half Day/Parent-Link Phone Call 4th Tardy In House Suspension Full Day/Parent-Link Phone Call 5th Tardy Required Parent Conference/Possible Loss of After

School Activities/Attendance Contract

Timeliness is a necessary life skill!

Closed Campus Students are not permitted to leave campus during the school day.

Students who leave early for an appointment must be signed out in the main office prior to leaving. Students cannot leave campus without parent release. You must have school approval to leave campus.

You are not permitted in the parking lot or loitering on the sidewalk during class, between classes or during lunch.

Your car is not a locker. You will not be able to go to car during the day.

If a parent is bringing you lunch, they must come into the building and go to the main office. We will not make or accept deliveries. You can not go out of the building to meet someone in the parking lots.

You will be subject to search and progressive discipline if in violation of Closed Campus.

Parking? Students may only park in the WEST parking lot. All students must have a

2017-2018 AVHS parking permit displayed in order to park on campus. These are available in Dean’s Office. You will not be allowed to park on campus without this decal and a valid Driver’s License.

Disciplinary action will be taken against students parking in areas designated for staff, visitors, or for parking in unauthorized reserved parking spaces. Any intimidation, violence, threats (physical or verbal) about parking, or vandalism is grounds to have your parking revoked.

There will be no loitering or littering in any part of the parking lot. Skateboards must go in your locker and will not be stored in any office or

classroom, nor can they be carried during the day. Bicycles and Scooters must be stored in the bike rack - Bring your own

lock! NOT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FENCE! AVHS is not responsible for lost or stolen items from your car or even your

car!!

Trespassing Students are not permitted on any other school

campus before, during, or after school. Students are subject to disciplinary consequences

regarding their behavior while on another school campus.

For further information please refer to the “CCSD Behavioral Guidelines for Secondary Students.”

Non-AVHS students are not permitted on our campus.

Dress Code

AVHS/CCSD Dress Code Policy Conceal your undergarments.

Shirts must be 3 inches across the shoulder. No tank tops, shoulder less tops ,or spaghetti strap tops.

Skirts and shorts must be fingertip length.

Sunglasses may not be worn in the building.

No controversial clothing/logos.

No SAGGING of pants.

Solid leggings are permissible. No part of the legging may be sheer.

No headgear (hats, hoods, caps, bandanas, do rags)

Ripped jeans/pants must not have any holes above fingertip length, or leggings/shorts must be worn underneath.

No jewelry or clothing with spikes are permitted.

Shirts must be tailored to the arm. No workout shirts with the arms/sides cut out.

Midriffs must be completely covered. A jacket cover will not make it acceptable.

Any athletic shorts/skirts required for practice/games may be worn AFTER school hours, and NOT during the school day.

Dress Code Examples…Not Appropriate… Appropriate…

Dress Code Violations If students are found to be in violation of

dress code, they will be sent to the Deans’ Office to change their clothes. You can pick up your item at the end of the day.

First offense: Change Clothes/Contract Second offense: Disregard School Rules/RPC Third offense: In House Suspension Fourth offense: Suspension

Dress Code Violations (cont’d) If students have hats, headgear it will

be confiscated. First offense: Student will be able to get

hat at the end of the day. Second offense: Parent will have to come

get hat at the end of the day. Third offense: RPC-Conference Fourth offense: In House Suspension

Bullying and Cyber-Bullying Is violation of Nevada Law. If you are being bullied you should report it to

any adult. If you witness bullying, report it to the deans

office immediately. Be an Up-stander. Bullying/Cyber-bullying will not be

tolerated and may result in both school and legal consequences.

Hallway Expectations

Loitering: Students with an open period in the morning must not be on campus until the start of their first scheduled class. Those seniors with open periods at the end of the day may not remain on campus or they will be placed into a class.

No foul language No Personal Display of Affection (PDA) No open food or drink items in hallways No food or drink items allowed in the classroom (Bottled water is

permitted) If you see trash on the ground, pick it up and throw it away Let’s keep our campus clean!

Cafeteria/Atrium Behavior Keep food and drink items at your table.

Pick up after yourself. Do not leave ANY personal belongings

unattended.

The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Can I Use Tobacco? NO ~ tobacco use is not permitted! This

includes the use of electronic cigarettes/vape.

Violators will be placed on RPC, suspended, and/or cited by the CCSD Police.

Senate Bill 177 authorizes school personnel and police officers to cite students for smoking and/or possessing cigarettes or smoking devices anywhere around school. This includes the sidewalks across the street from school!

Medication Requirements

• Any necessary medication must be documented in the Nurse’s office by your parent/guardian. You may not carry any medication on you or in your backpack/locker.

• Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Nurse’s office.

Nuisance Items

Telephones Cell phone use is permitted in the atrium and

cafeteria only and may be used before school, after school, and during lunch. Also, may be used in BYOD Classroom when approved by teacher. (state law mandates that personal communication devices must be turned off during instructional hours, including passing period)

Cell phones will be confiscated if used during an unauthorized time. Your parent can pick up your phone in the Deans’ office after school.

Nuisance Items

Any other item deemed inappropriate for the educational environment should not be at school. (Fidget Spinners/Kendama’s etc.)

Items will be confiscated for parent pick up in the Deans’ office after school.

Pepper spray is considered a weapon and may not be brought on campus. This will result in disciplinary consequences.

Ear Buds should not be worn during instructional time and each teacher will dictate their individual classroom rules. While in the hallway, we ask that you do not walk with both ears covered or with 2 earbuds in. This is a safety concern and we need to be able to get your attention. Please leave at least 1 ear open so that you can hear when somebody is speaking to you and respond appropriately.

Liability

Cell phones, I-Pads, tablets and other electronic devices are expensive and a temptation to those who choose to steal. Arbor View High School or the CCSD is not financially responsible for items lost or stolen. You should not bring these items to school.

Lockers Lockers are being issued before school, during each

lunch period and after school.

Do not place valuables in your locker Do not give out your combination Do not share your locker Lockers are school district property and may be searched at any

time.

Deans’ Discipline

See your student handbook, “Behavioral Guidelines for Secondary Students” and the expulsion posters posted in each classroom.

Permanent Expulsion Battery on a School Employee

Battery to a Student

Use, Possession & Distribution of Controlled Substances

Weapons

**There is a possibility of law enforcement action for a variety of behavior offenses. Act appropriately for school!

School Spirit

• AVHS has MANY sports and activities which you can become involved in! See the Athletics/Activities

Office and School Website for Coach/Advisor and location information.

Dances Dances are for AVHS students only and you must

have your school ID.

Any guest must have a completed guest pass and must be approved through the Activities Office prior to the dance.

Hats, hoods, or other headgear are not allowed. No backpacks allowed.

IF you leave the dance, you will NOT be readmitted.

Athletic Events – Have your ID

Varsity Games = Students: $3.00 ($5.00 with no ID)Adults: $5.00

Freshman/JV Games (Football only)= Students $2.00 Adults $4.00 Students must be dressed appropriately. Student behavior is monitored and students may receive disciplinary

consequences for improper behavior regardless if the event is at AVHS or another school campus.

Students who do not adhere to established rules while attending athletic events may be prohibited from attending any events for the remainder of the school year.

Resources

See your counselor with assistance for: Academic concerns Academic planning Class schedule

(Lunch is not a class) College planning Personal /Social concerns Transcript Tutors

How to see your counselor Come to your counselor’s office Drop by times:

Before schoolAfter schoolDuring lunch

If counselor is unavailable, fill out a counselor request form. Your counselor will send a pass for you

If it is urgent, let us know right away.

Counselors Mr. Peterson A-Cai Rm 1200 Mr. Kieselhorst Caj-Dun Rm 1300 Mrs. Feeley Duo-Harp Rm 1300 Mrs. Murray Harr-Lam Rm 800 Ms. DeSantis Lan-Mord Rm 700 Ms. Killingsworth More-Raw Rm 1200 Ms. Sinnott Ray-Sur Rm 700 Mr. Mauldin Sus-Z Rm 800

Tutoring Available National Honor Society Offers Tutoring

on the Below Days/Times in Room 1104

-Tuesdays: 7:15-7:45 a.m.-Wednesdays: During Both Lunches-Thursdays: 2:15-2:45 p.m.

Career Center ~ Library Job searches Resume building Work Experience Program Get Elective Credit for working!

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