PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME and MESSAGE

Welcome to Mazama High School. We hope the school year will be a positive and rewarding experience for all

students. Our core values of being Responsible, Respectful, Safe and On Time will help create a positive learning

environment for all students, and provide the necessary skills for success in life. Mazama High School has a tradition

of being an outstanding school. We focus on the whole student experience. Our caring and professional staff provides

students with a great education that contributes to students being prepared for College, the Workforce, and Citizenship.

We trust that all students will engage themselves in a challenging and enriched course of study. Your student’s

involvement in their classes and extra-curricular athletics and activities will contribute towards success during their

high school experience.

Our Back To School newsletter will be the only newsletter mailed home, saving cost and resources. Our bi-monthly

newsletters will be posted on our website or available in the Main Office. On request, we will mail one to your home

address.

The fall registration procedures for both new and returning Mazama High School students are outlined in the

following material. These procedures will allow all students to begin the school year with completed class

schedules. “Freshman Orientation Day” is Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. This day is mandatory for all freshmen.

For all other grades, school starts on Wednesday, September 5, 2012.

Registration of students All returning Mazama students must confirm the information that we have on file. This process is important for Mazama students and we will need your assistance to make sure we have your most current information. Schedules for returning and pre-registered students will be available Aug. 27 thru Aug. 29 District wide registration for new students is scheduled for August 21-24. The office at Mazama is open all of August and available for you to register at any time. Students registering in Aug. must meet with a counselor or an administrator before receiving a schedule. Counselors will be available by appointment for scheduling students beginning Wednesday, August 22nd thru Thursday, Aug. 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students will receive information regarding fees, emergency medical cards, insurance forms and other pertinent information when they register or receive their schedule. Fees Fees may be paid at the office any time during the month of August and throughout the school year.

Fall athletic practices Practices for football, soccer, cross-country, and volleyball begin on Monday, August 20th. All students need to have a physical examination on file before participating. Parental permission forms must be completed and returned to the Athletic Office before any student may begin to practice. Call Mazama Ath-letic Office at 883-5032 for specific details. You can print these forms from the Klamath County District Office web site, www.kcsd.k12.or.us/ Picture Day Pictures have been scheduled for Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Retakes are scheduled for October 22, 2012. We have enclosed one flyer from LifeTouch Photography. We have extra flyers in the office.

Mazama High School

2012-2013 Back To School Information

Mazama High School phone numbers

Attendance Office #541-883-5027 Athletic Office #541-883-5032

Guidance Office #541-883-5031 fax#541-851-8829

Main Office #541-883-5024 fax#541-883-5044

Student Fees Student fees will be collected when students come for our Business Day. You may also pay fees any-time before or after this date at the Mazama High School office. We encourage students to buy a hall locker combination padlock, yearbook and a student activity card, which entitles them to free admis-sion to home varsity football, basketball, volleyball, wrestling and baseball games. We charge our students for paper and use of our copier/printer in the library, $5.00 a year. Student fees are non-refundable. We do not allow any charging, this includes the cafeteria. Student activity card $15.00 Yearbook 60.00 (after 1/2/2013 $65.00) Foreign Language Class 10.00 Anatomy Class 25.00 FBLA dues 30.00 Basic/Advanced Art Class 10.00 Foods Class 10.00 Woods/Metals Class 10.00 Physics/Adv Chemistry/Bio. Inv. 10.00 Hall combination lock 5.00 P.E. combination lock 5.00 P.E. uniform 20.00 Parking sticker 5.00 Football mouthpiece 1.00 Athletic participation fee 100.00 per sport per year (400.00 max per family per year) Choir participation fee 50.00 Band participation fee 50.00

Affirmative action policy It is the policy of Mazama High School and the State Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age or handicap in any educational program, activity or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Principal of Mazama High School, Mr. Terry Bennett (883-5024) or the Superintendent of County Schools, Greg Thede (883-5000). Aspire Program If you do not want your student to participate in the Aspire Program please call Mazama High School at 883-5024. The Aspire Program is a program manned by adult volunteers to help our students with college and career information. Automobile Privileges A parking lot is provided for the students who drive. The student must apply for a $5.00 parking registration sticker in the Attendance Office. After the registration sticker has been purchased and placed appropriately on his/her vehicle, the student may park in the student parking lot between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Students must buy a separate registration sticker for each car unless special arrangements are made with the Assistant Principal. Mazama Nurse We do not have a full time nurse. The supplies that have been offered to our students in the past are no longer available, e.g., tylenol, ibuprofen, cough drops, band aides, female products, and tissues. Please refer to your Student Handbook regarding medications. PE Uniforms Mazama High School charges $20.00 for a PE uniform, which will consist of a high quality t-shirt and shorts. These uniforms are required for all participants. School insurance An insurance brochure will be available providing information regarding the cost of insurance, how to obtain it, the coverage, and how to establish a claim. The brochure may be picked up in the Athletic Office.

School district’s policy regarding tobacco controlled substances and alcohol We do not expect that the policies regarding alcohol, drugs, and tobacco will be relevant to most of you; however, we want all Mazama parents and patrons to know we take these things very seriously and we are doing our best to provide a good learning environment for your student. Therefore, we do all we can to insure that our students are in school as much as possible and that, while they are here, they are not subject to substances that are harmful to them. Possession, sale, or use of tobacco, alco-hol, or drugs on the Mazama campus is strictly prohibited at all times. VIOLATION OF OUR ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE POLICY WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION AND/OR EXPULSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH DUE PROCESS HEARING PROCEDURES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE STATE POLICE WILL BE INVOLVED. Student lockers ALL students will be required to purchase new locks for their lockers if they do not have the lock they

used at Mazama last year. Lockers are issued to students at the beginning of the year. Each student

will be assigned a locker; all changes must be handled through the Attendance Office. The student is

responsible for the care and contents of the locker. There are periodic locker checks to check on the

condition of the locker. Students will be responsible for the expense of repairs. Students are

cautioned against giving their locker combination to anyone. Locks will be sold to the students at a

cost of $5.00. Only locks sold by the school may be used on school lockers. Any lock that is not

approved will be removed immediately. Report any locker problems to the Attendance Office so they

can be repaired. Valuables, such as purses or money, should not be left in lockers.

Supplies We do not send out a needed supply list. Each classroom teacher will inform their students of needed

items. Students should come their first day with basic items; pen, pencil, paper. We do ask every

student to bring a box of tissue to the main office.

MAZAMA TUTORIAL AND “BLUE CARD” PROGRAM

Mazama High School will continue with one of its most innovative and data supported programs that

support and enhances student learning and overall student success. Tutorial periods for the 2012-2013

school year will be offered every Monday, Tuesday and Friday as an extension of 5th period. Tutorial

periods allow students to access more individualized help in subject areas in which they need

additional help, complete make-up work or desire enrichment activities. Tutorial periods run from

12:18 p.m. to 12:53 p.m. and are mandatory for any student receiving a “D” or “F” grade in any class

and optional for students who are passing all of their classes with a “C” or better. Students may be

placed in mandatory tutorial if he/she receives one or more of the following:

Attendance Referral (Tardies and/or Truancies)

Any Major Discipline Referral

The “Blue Card” Program is a positive support intervention developed by the Mazama Staff to

encourage students to become better students and more productive citizens. The Blue Card will take

effect September 24, 2012. The program will be based on a six week check. Students who are pass-

ing all of their classes with a “C” grade or better, received no attendance and/or discipline

referrals will receive a “Blue” student body (identification) card. This card will allow the student on

tutorial days to be able to leave tutorial and receive an extended lunch (12:18 p.m. to 1:25 p.m.).

Students for the 2012-2013 school year students will be asked to possess their student body cards

(white or blue) on their person at all times.

DRESS CODE GUIDELINES FOR MAZAMA HIGH SCHOOLS: Dress codes are enforced to provide a safe and productive school environment which provides a model of the expectations of most employers and schools in this country.

Dress codes are enforced to provide a safe, productive school environment. This provides a model of expectations for most

employers and schools in this country.

Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times.

No hats/head coverings, head bands or doo-rags are to be worn in the buildings or carried to class or in the halls during the

regularly scheduled school day. They are to be kept in the student’s locker.

No gloves are allowed to be worn in the buildings.

Tops that are too large or open on the sides will not be allowed (greater than one hand width from armpit). Tops must have two

shoulder straps with 1 inch wide shoulder straps.

Top and bottom garments must meet or overlap at all times.

Long overcoats/trench coats will not be allowed.

All pants must be worn with the waistband at or above the top of the hip bone. Sagging pants must be cinched at the waistband

or top of the hip bone.

Undergarments are required and must not be visible.

Shorts, skirts, or bottoms must be long enough to reach the tip of your fingers when standing straight.

Pants with holes; the holes must be below the tip of your fingers when standing straight.

Clothing, jewelry, emblems, badges, symbols, signs, hand signs or other items or actions that are evidence of membership,

affiliation or promotion of any gang or gang activity shall not be worn, given or displayed.

All sharp studded or spiked wrist bands, to include spiked piercings, earrings, necklaces, chains or any other items that might be

used as a weapon are not allowed. Such items will be confiscated.

Clothing, jewelry, emblems, badges, accessories, or other items promoting or depicting tobacco, drugs, drug paraphernalia,

weapons, alcohol, hate violence, profanity, nudity or sexual references, or anything demeaning to others will not be

permitted. This includes brand names.

NOTE: The School Principal and/or his/her designee reserves the right to determine if dress is inappropriate or disruptive

and action is warranted at anytime on school grounds and at all on or off-campus school-related activities/events.

PROGRESSION OF DISCIPLINE FOR DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS PER SEMESTER

1ST OFFENSE PER DAY - WARNING, DRESS CODE VIOLATION ISSUED 2ND OFFENSE PER DAY - WARNING, DRESS CODE VIOLATION ISSUED

3RD OFFENSE PER DAY - WARNING, DRESS CODE VIOLATION ISSUED

4TH OFFENSE PER DAY - .5 HOUR OF DETENTION (Referral sent home)

5TH OFFENSE PER DAY - 1.0 HOURS OF DETENTION (Referral sent home)

6TH OFFENSE PER DAY - 2.0 HOURS OF DETENTION (Referral sent home)

7TH OFFENSE PER DAY - SATURDAY SCHOOL (Phone call to parent/guardian)

8 + OFFENSE PER DAY - ADMINISTRATIVE DEFIANCE (Phone call to parent/guardian, suspension)

NAME AREA OF SPECIALIZATION E-mail Address ROOM/

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Mr. Terry Bennett Principal BennettT@kcsd.k12.or.us Main

Mr. Randy Rose Athletic Director/Dean RoseR@kcsd.k12.or.us Main

Mr. Mike Kappas Assist. Principal/Curriculum KappasM@kcsd.k12.or.us Main

COUNSELING FACULTY

Mrs. Jennifer Gosling Counselor GoslingJ@kcsd.k12.or.us Guidance

Mr. Mike Rooney Counselor RooneyM@kcsd.k12.or.us Guidance

FACULTY

Mrs. Tammy Ahalt Business Education AhaltT@kcsd.k12.or.us 53

M Andrea Armantrout English/Journalism ArmantroutA@kcsd.k12.or.us 48

Mrs. Linda Cooper English CooperL@kcsd.k12.or.us 35

Ms. Jennifer DeForrest English/Drama DeForrestJ@kcsd.k12.or.us 51

Mrs. Laura Estes Social Studies EstesL@kcsd.k12.or.us 54

Mrs. Stephanie Harris Special Education HarrisS@kcsd.k12.or.us 12

Mrs. Jana Hawthorne GOALS HawthorneJ@kcsd.k12.or.us 29/65

Mr. Jim Kochenderfer Science KochenderferJ@kcsd.k12.or.us 34

Mrs. Melissa Ladner Bridge Program LadnerM@kcsd.k12.or.us 42

Mr. Michael Lamb Chemistry LambM@kcsd.k12.or.us 27

Mr. John Mathis Physical Education/Health MathisJ@kcsd.k12.or.us gym

Mrs. Emma Milstead English MilsteadE@kcsd.k12.or.us 48

Mrs. Kaci Mitchell Special Education MitchellK@kcsd.k12.or.us 52

Mr. Larry Morene PE/Health MoreneL@kcsd.k12.or.us 57

Mr. Ivan Murphy Math MurphyI@kcsd.k12.or.us 47

Mrs. Cathy Nevala Art NevalaC@kcsd.k12.or.us 19

Mrs. Laura Nickerson Science/Media Photography NickersonL@kcsd.k12.or.us 22/23

Mr. Todd Nickerson Social Studies NickersonT@kcsd.k12.or.us 11

Mrs. Manuela Pascual ESL/ELL/Spanish PascualM@kcsd.k12.or.us 31

Mrs. Kelly Patzke Social Studies PatzkeK@kcsd.k12.or.us 5

Mr. Matt Penrod Social Studies PenrodC@kcsd.k12.or.us 7

Mr. Gene Perry Band PerryG@kcsd.k12.or.us Band rm

Mr. Clint Radford Science RadfordC@kcsd.k12.or.us 32

Mrs. Traci Reed ELL ReedT@kcsd.k12.or.us 42

Ms Linnae Salvati Spanish SalvatiL@kcsd.k12.or.us 14

Miss Lisa Schmidt English/Yearbook SchmidtL@kcsd.k12.or.us 37

Mr. Steve Siders PE/Business SidersS@kcsd.k12.or.us 44

Mr. Dan Solyst Mathematics SolystD@kcsd.k12.or.us 56

Mrs. Judy Story Business Education StoryJ@kcsd.k12.or.us 55

Mrs. Becky Stringer GOALS StringerB@kcsd.k12.or.us 65

Mr. Jeff Sturgeon Construction/Metals SturgeonJ@kcsd.k12.or.us 18/26

Mrs. Kristi Sturgeon Health/Alt Ed SturgeonK@kcsd.k12.or.us 45

Mr. Jeremy Throne Mathematics ThroneJ@kcsd.k12.or.us 58

Mrs. Kathy Throne German/Language Arts ThroneK@kcsd.k12.or.us 43

Mr. Steve Walker Automotive WalkerS@kcsd.k12.or.us 24

Mr. Wayne Zaiger Choir ZaigerW@kcsd.k12.or.us Choir rm

SECRETARIAL STAFF

Mrs. Sherry Kinnan Registrar KinnanS@kcsd.k12.or.us

Mrs. Julie Larman Attendance Secretary LarmanJ@kcsd.k12.or.us

Mrs. Patty Rajnus Bookkeeper RajnusP@kcsd.k12.or.us

Mrs. Shannon Row Principal's Secretary RowS@kcsd.k12.or.us

Mrs. Karen Wynne Athletic/Dean of Student’s Secretary WynneK@kcsd.k12.or.us

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Mrs. Connie Dernbach GOALS

Mrs. Deanna Edwards Viking Babies

Mrs. Stacey Gallagher GOALS

Mrs. Lana Gober Bridges

Mrs. Ramona Hinden GOALS

Mrs. Sherry Markus Library

Ms. Ruby McGinnis Viking Babies

Mrs. Christine Palmer Resource

Mrs. Dianne Shaddock Resource

Mrs. Joanne Staysa Student Services

Mrs. Kristi Vashaw Viking Babies

Mrs. Terri Wagner Resource

Mrs. Diane Walker Resource

Mrs. Bonnie Wickersham Bridges

CAFETERIA

Mrs. Sherri Cox Cook’s Helper

Cook’s Helper

Mrs. Pam Murray Cook’s Assistant

Mrs. Bobbie Ramsier Cook’s Helper

Mrs. Vicky Stork Cooks’ Manager

CUSTODIAL

Mr. Eric Barnes Custodian

Mr. Russell Dean Custodian

Mr. Polo Flores Head Custodian

Mr. Brandon Mancebo Custodian

Ms. Mindy Padget Custodian

Ms. Joanie Rote Teen Parent Services Coordinator RoteJ@kcsd.k12.or.us

Mr. Jon Johnson ASPIRE Program Coordinator JohnsonJ@kcsd.k12.or.us

SENIOR PHOTO DEADLINE: OCTOBER

Dear Members of the Class of 2013, Parents, Guardians, and Photographers:

This year, as in years past, Mazama High School’s yearbook will be distributed in late May or early June

before graduation instead of the fall after seniors graduate. So, to meet our deadlines for the yearbook, we

need all senior color photos by October 31, 2012.

You and your senior have three options available for portraits:

(1) In September Lifetouch Photography will provide services for seniors and deliver the

photographs to me. These photographs will meet all the requirements listed below. I have spoken to

Lifetouch and they have agreed to have the photos in by the deadline.

(2) You may choose a professional photographer of your own. However, if you do so, the

photograph must meet the requirements listed below. Since we will accept only professional portraits that

meet these requirements, please be sure your photographer understands and follows them. You should

take this letter with you, in case the photography studio no longer has its copy. It is your responsibility

to ensure that your photographer knows the deadline. (3) Professional photography is expensive. Have someone take a nice picture and have it put

either on a cd or developed by a professional service. Please do not print digital pictures on a home print-

er, even if it is a “photo printer.” Bring the photo(s) to Miss Schmidt, and the yearbook staff will crop or

scan to the correct specifications. Please see numbers 3-6 below to ensure a quality

photograph in the yearbook.

Professional Photo requirements:

1. Submit one, full color, glossy photograph, 2 inches by 3 inches (standard wallet size), with no white

margins. Please place the photo in an envelope marked “Attention: Lisa Schmidt” and the name of your

company. Print the student’s first and last names clearly on the back of the photos.

2. The top of the head must be ¼ inch from the top of the photograph.

3. Basic frontal or ¾ view—please no back shots.

4. Background: any style or color is fine.

5. Any suitable clothing: standard school dress is fine.

6. We will not accept props or other people or pets in the photo, soft focus, glamour drapes, low cut dress-

es, double images, silk matte, or pearl finishes.

Please remember it is your responsibility to make sure that we receive a photo that meets the above

requirements. If we do not have your photo, you will not appear in the senior section of the

yearbook. These specifications allow us to print the best possible photo of you. It is the studio’s

responsibility to inform the Mazama yearbook advisor and its senior clientele if it cannot meet the above

specifications. Given sufficient time, we will do our best to inform you and the studio of any problems

regarding your senior color portrait for the yearbook.

We appreciate your cooperation and timeliness with respect to these matters. If you have any questions,

please contact Lisa Schmidt, yearbook adviser at 541-883-5024 or SchmidtL@kcsd.k12.or.us.

Dear Senior and/or Senior Parent:

Hard to believe, isn’t it, that you will be graduating in a matter of months? Doesn’t it seem like only yesterday that you

were a scared little freshman trying to find your locker and avoid those “big seniors” whose sole purpose in life seemed

to be to make your life miserable?

You and your friends have shared some incredible times. Remember your first prom, that big game when you

finally got to start, your first kiss from that extra special someone, the teacher you loved to torture, or the coach who

pushed you far beyond what you thought was humanly possible? Memories are made of this—the times you and your

friends shared. Even though all you can think about now is “getting’ outta here,” someday, you will look back at these

high school years as some of the best years of your life.

Why not tell your friends how much you care and make your message one that will last forever? Express your

friendship, love, or congratulations to all the special people in your life by recognizing them with an ad in the all-color

2010 Valhalla Yearbook. Select any one of several sizes to fit your budget and personalize it with your own message,

even a photo, at no extra charge. Please don’t send original photos. We cannot guarantee safe return!

Many times several friends go together to buy an ad and include a photograph of the “gang.” Couples often

choose a Winter Formal photo with a special message expressing their affection. How about thanking Mom and Dad for

all the love and support they have given you over the years? Parents or grandparents often write a good luck message to

their graduating senior.

Write your message below or attach a copy of what you would like and put it in an envelope addressed to

“Mazama High School Attn: Lisa Schmidt” with a check made payable to Mazama before January 31.

Don’t let this special opportunity pass. Every time you page through your yearbook, you’ll see the personal mes-

sage you sent to your special friend at the end of your high school years, and all those memories will come back for you

to enjoy again and again.

To: _______________________________________________________

Mesage:__________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

_

From: __________________________________________________________________

Senior Ad Price List

¼ Page $50

Half Page $95

¾ Page $140

Full Page $180

2013 Yearbook

$60.00

Yearbook purchased after Jan. 2, 2013

$65.00

See the bookkeeper to purchase your copy!

Klamath County School District Calendar 2012 - 2013

Aug. 27-31 Teacher Workday/Inservice Sept. 19, 26, LATE START Sept. 03 Holiday (Labor Day) Sept. 04 Freshman Orientation, mandatory for all freshmen, 8:00 a.m. Sept. 05 Start of school for all grades Oct. 3, 10, 24, 31 LATE START Oct. 11 End of First Grading Period Oct. 12 Grade Preparation (no school for students) Oct. 17 Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 18 Parent Teacher Conferences (no school for students) Oct. 19 No School for Students/Staff Nov. 7, 14, 28 LATE START Nov. 12 Holiday (Veterans’ Day) (no school)

Nov. 16 End of Second Grading Period Nov. 19 Grade Preparation (no school for students) Nov. 20-21 Teacher Non-Contract Days (no school) Nov. 22 Holiday (Thanksgiving Day) (no school) Nov. 23 Teacher Non-Contract Day (no school) Dec. 5, 12 LATE START Dec. 17-31 (Inclusive) Winter Vacation (no school) Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 LATE START Jan. 01 (inclusive) Winter Vacation (no school) Jan. 02 Classes Resume Jan. 21 Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday) [Non-Contract day] (no school) Jan. 24 End of First Semester Jan. 25 Grade Preparation (no school for students) Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 LATE START Feb. 18 Holiday (Presidents' Day) (no school) Mar. 6, 13 LATE START Mar. 14 End of Fourth Grading Period Mar. 15 Grade Preparation (no school for students) Mar. 20 Parent Teacher Conferences Mar. 21 Parent Teacher Conferences (no school for students) Mar. 22 No School for Students/Staff Mar. 25-29 (Inclusive) Spring Vacation (no school) Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24 LATE START Apr. 01 Classes Resume May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 LATE START May 02 End of fifth Grading Period May 03 Grade Preparation (no school for students) May 27 Holiday (Memorial Day) (no school) No late start in June June 08-09 Graduation for all KCSD High Schools June 11 Last Day for Students June 12 Last Day for Teachers Early dismissal day for students (one hour early): Last Day of School

Important Dates for the 2012-2013 School year specific to Mazama H. S. for first semester.

Aug. 29 Fall Sport Parent Meeting, 6 p.m., cafeteria

Sept. 12 Open House, 6:00 p.m.

Sept. 11 School Pictures

Oct. 5 Homecoming

Oct. 22 School Picture Retakes

Education For Everyone

ASPIRE Helping meet your need for

continuing your

education beyond high school

Encouraging Higher Education For Everyone

Adult volunteers are needed

to mentor students. We are looking for adult volunteers to become Aspire

Advisors. All it takes is two to four hours per week

for the school year to make a difference in the life of a

student. Help make this program a success at Mazama

by volunteering. For more information on how you

can join ASPIRE call: Jon Johnson at 281-0143.

KLAMATH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Greg Thede, Superintendent

10501 Washburn Way Klamath Falls, OR 97603

Aug. 9, 2012 Dear Parents: Occasionally weather conditions or other emergencies require us to take some special action re-garding school closures and early dismissal. The following is our plan to let you know when school will not be held as regularly scheduled. If we find it necessary to close school in the morning, announcements will be made over the radio and television stations listed below after 6:00 AM. We advise you to listen to your local stations in the mornings and/or visit our district website where a message will be posted. If it is necessary to dismiss school early due to bad weather or other emergencies, announcements will be made on the same radio and television stations periodically throughout the day and posted on our district website as soon as a decision is made. Please do not telephone the stations, the school, or the school district office. Arrangements have been made with the stations to broadcast the information to you. Thank you for your help. District Website: www.kcsd.k12.or.us Radio Stations: AM 960 KLAD 1150 KAGO 1450 KFLS

Radio Stations: FM 92.5 KLAD 96.5 KFLS (CD Country) 99.5 KAGO Hot 102.9-KYSF 104.7 KFEG 105.5 KKKJ (3KJ) 106.9 KKRB 106.9 KKRB

Television Stations: KOBI/KOTI KDRV/KDKF KTVL

Senior Parents class of 2013 We will be holding our first senior parent meeting Monday, August 27, 2012

at 6:30 pm in the Mazama Library. We will be discussing any ideas regarding the senior party and fundraising

ideas. If you want to help but are unable to attend the meeting, please feel free to contact me at the number or email listed below.

Toni Taylor 541-883-1449 home 541-331-1156 cell ktnttaylor@charter.net

BELL SCHEDULE 2012-2013

MONDAY

PERIOD 1 8:00 - 8:45

PERIOD 2 8:50 - 9:35

BREAK 9:35 - 9:45

PERIOD 3 9:50 - 10:35

ADVISORY/PLEDGE 10:40 - 11:15

PERIOD 4 11:20 - 12:05

PERIOD 5 12:10 - 12:55

LUNCH 12:55 - 1:25

PERIOD 6 1:30 - 2:15

PERIOD 7 2:20 - 3:05

TUE., FRI .

PERIOD 1 8:00 - 8:45

PERIOD 2 8:50 - 9:35

BREAK 9:35 - 9:45

PERIOD 3 9:50 - 10:35

PERIOD 4 10:40 - 11:25

PERIOD 5 11:30 - 12:15

TUTORIAL/ASSEMBLY 12:18 - 12:53

LUNCH 12:53 - 1:25

PERIOD 6 1:30 – 2:15

PERIOD 7 2:20 - 3:05

WEDNESDAY Block (LATE START)

PERIOD 2 9:00 - 10:30

BREAK 10:30 - 10:40

PERIOD 4 10:45 - 12:15

TUTORIAL/VIDEONEWS 12:15 - 12:55

LUNCH 12:55 - 1:25

PERIOD 6 1:30 - 3:00

THURSDAY Block

PERIOD 1 8:00 - 9:30

BREAK 9:30 - 9:40

PERIOD 3 9:45 - 11:15

PERIOD 5 11:20 - 12:50

LUNCH 12:50 - 1:25

PERIOD 7 1:30 - 3:00

50 MINUTE CLASS

PERIOD 1 8:00 - 8:50

PERIOD 2 8:55 - 9:45

BREAK 9:45 - 9:55

PERIOD 3 10:00 - 10:50

PERIOD 4 10:55 - 11:45

PERIOD 5 11:50 - 12:40

LUNCH 12:40 - 1:15

PERIOD 6 1:20 – 2:10

PERIOD 7 2:15 - 3:05

DEVELOPED AND ADOPTED BY MAZAMA STAFF & ADMINISTRATION

The Mazama Staff and Administration believe that it is our duty to prepare and educate our students to become the most

productive citizens as educationally possible. Our student body is our number one priority. Punctuality and reliability are

characteristics that must be in place before a student’s graduation. Our goal is to prepare all students and achieve a 100%

graduation rate. Numerous educational studies have shown and proven the direct correlation between school tardiness and

future work tardiness. Thousands of hours of instruction are lost each year due to student tardiness; not only is this an

individual issue, but also a class issue that affects each and every student. Our Tardy Policy enhances the educational

environment.

PRODUCTIVE-POSITIVE SWEEP TEAMS When the tardy bell rings (class start time) a “Detention-Admit Slip” will be filled out for students not in class. a copy given

to the student, and the student allowed to enter his or her class. NO student will be allowed into class at any time, while class

is in session, without some form of an “admit slip.” All Detention Admit Slips will be turned into the Attendance Office

during that class period. If the student receives a detention he or she must serve the 30 minute detention that day unless the

tardy occurs during period 6 or 7 and then the tardy will be served the following day. Any detention not served on the

assigned day will be forwarded to the Dean of Students and the detention time will double, 1.0 hour owed.

If a student is asked to leave class because he or she is tardy and tried to enter class without an “admit slip” that student needs to find a teacher of the Productive Positive Sweep Team to get an admit slip. If no member is available, the

student will report to the Attendance Office to receive an admit slip. Students who choose not to go to class because they are tardy will be considered truant and be subject to those consequences. Admit Slips accepted after class begins will include the following: Detention Slip given by Sweep Team member or Attendance Office, or excused admit slip from teacher.

IF I’M TARDY TO CLASS, WHAT SHOULD I DO AND WHAT HAPPENS? Mazama High School allows plenty of time for students to get to class on time, each day, every period. It is your responsibil-

ity to go to class prepared, every period. There are numerous students who attend Mazama over a four-year period and nev-

er accumulate one tardy. However, if you are tardy, you must do the following to be allowed to enter class:

You must have an “admit slip” to class. Find a member of the Productive Positive Sweep Team to get a “Detention Admit Slip”. If no member is present in your area

report to Attendance Office to receive one and immediately proceed your assigned class. If you receive any type of discipline take care of it immediately. Discipline not taken care of immediately doesn’t go away, it

increases and students may not be allowed to attend after school functions, games, dances, etc. Always give your correct name and where you’re heading to the Sweep Team or Attendance Office. Giving a false or fake name

will result in further discipline that may result in suspension.

The following outline shows the progression for tardies during an individual class period. All tardies will be tracked by the

Attendance Office and each student who accumulates multiple tardies will follow the outlined steps for discipline and

redirection of behavior.

TARDY POLICY 1ST TARDY - LUNCH DETENTION 2ND TARDY - LUNCH DETENTION

3RD TARDY - LUNCH DETENTION

4TH TARDY - 1.0 HOUR OF DETENTION (REFERRAL SENT HOME)

5TH TARDY - 2.0 HOURS OF DETENTION (REFERRAL SENT HOME)

6TH TARDY - 2.0 HOURS OF DETENTION (REFERRAL SENT HOME)

7TH TARDY - SATURDAY SCHOOL ( PHONE CALL TO PARENT/GUARDIAN)

8 + TARDY - ADMINISTRATIVE DEFIANCE ( PHONE CALL TO PARENT/GUARDIAN)

(suspension, loss of credit, alternative ed. Placement)

1st PERIOD TARDIES

First period tardies, excused or unexcused, account for over 33% of all

tardies at Mazama High School over the entire school day. It is extremely

important that each student arrives at Mazama every school morning prepared to learn and be

on time. A productive start each day is essential to a student’s growth and learning.

According to Oregon State Law (O.R.S. 339.010, 339.030, 339.065) Oregon High Schools and

their designated administrators excuse absences and tardies. Excessive tardies, excused or unex-

cused, during first period place students in a position that inhibits their educational growth.

Parents may excuse their child late to first period up to, but no more, than 3 times per semester.

All other and future tardies (unless accompanied by a doctor’s note or pre approved by an

administrator) will be considered unexcused, and that student’s tardy will fall under our tardy

policy. We believe that parents, instructors, and administrators seek the same goal for our youth

--which is to be prepared for college, the workforce and to become the most

productive and capable citizens that we can develop.

Jump Start Your College Education

While Still in High School!

Southern Oregon University/Advanced Southern Credit High School students can enroll this fall in university level courses (usually titled Advanced Placement -

AP) offered at their school for SOU Advanced Southern Credit. Students register with their high school

teacher at the low cost of $40 per credit. Ask your teacher or counselor for a list of the classes offered at

your high school that qualify for SOU credit.

Students must register by October 1st.

Southern Oregon University/Early Entry

Registration begins September 10th, and classes start September 24th.

Visit our website for more info: www.sou.edu/youth, or call us at 541-552-6916 or (541) 552-6899.

The Early Entry program is an opportunity for area high school students to earn college

credit while still in high school. Tuition is only $67.50 per credit - a savings of just over

50% off the regular tuition rate! Offerings include 100 and 200 level courses. Students

attend class on the campus of Southern Oregon University (courses are offered at both the

Ashland and Medford Campuses). Talk to your high school counselor now as approval is

required for participation.

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