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Woodlake High School
Home of the Tigers
Student Handbook/Planner
2013-2014
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Woodlake High School 400 West Whitney Avenue Woodlake, CA 93286
PH. (559)564-3307 FAX (559)564-3320
HOME OF THE TIGERS!
Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year. We are anxious to prepare each and every one of you with the foundational skills on how to be a successful student, as well as prepare you for
college and career. It is our expectation that every Woodlake Union High School student use his or her planner to stay organized and as a means of achieving a high level of success in
high school, college and one’s future career. In order for this planner to be truly helpful, it is necessary that each student use it daily to keep track of assignments to best ensure that all deadlines are met. Using this planner, as well as maintaining a neat and complete Study
Skills Binder will help each student meet or exceed his or her fullest potential at WHS.
Every Woodlake High School graduate will achieve the following Expected School Wide Learning Results (ESLR’s):
1. Effective Communicator– Demonstrating effective communication through a variety of media such as writing, oral language and/or graphic communication.
2. Effective Problem Solver – Learn to consider a variety of strategies for solving
problems and demonstrate initiative and an ability to complete the problem solving process.
3. Group Contributor – Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively to complete a task, develop effective interpersonal skills and encourage and recognize contributions
from all group members. 4. Responsible Citizen – Demonstrate respect for oneself and others through daily
activities and Youth Service Learning projects.
5. Lifelong Learner – Organize an effective plan for education and/or career goals, establish priorities and evaluate progress.
Have a great year!
Sincerely,
The Woodlake High School Staff
THIS STUDENT PLANNER BELONGS TO:
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Phone #:___________________________________ Email: ___________________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome, Expected School Wide Learning Results……………………………………………………………………………………2
Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3-4
GENERAL WUSD AND WHS INFORMATION
WUSD Motto, WHS Mission, Vision, Core Values, Alma Mater & Fight Song…………………………………………….5
WUSD 2013-2014 Instructional Calendar…………………………………………………………………………………………………..6
WHS Bell Schedules, Campus Map……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7
WHS Staff Directory…………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Student/Parent/Teacher Compact………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9
WHS School Wide Expectations, GPS Study Skills, Study Skills Binder Expectations……………………………10
Athletic Eligibility Expectations, Sports Clearance Requirements………………11-12
ATTENDANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Clearing Absences, Extracurricular Activities, Leaving School…………………………………………………………………13
Absences-Excused, School Activity, Illness, Warranted, Unexcused, Unverified, Suspension…………13-14
Independent Study, 94% Attendance Requirement, Options to Improve Attendance Percentage……….14
Attendance Codes, School Attendance Review Board, Non Co-Curricular Activity Attendance Policy
and Procedures………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….15
Make-up Work, Truancy, Tardy, Saturday School, Saturday School Schedule, Saturday School
Expectations…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………16-17
GENERAL SENIOR REQUIREMENTS
Saturday School Completion & Conduct for Seniors, CST/School Attendance Requirement,
Requirements to Participate in Senior End of Year Activities………………………………………………………………….17
GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
Assemblies and Rallies, Personal Belongings, Dances, Buses/School Transportation……………………………18
Library Policy, Books, Yearbook Refund, Medical Excuse for P.E, Class Change Policy,
Counseling Services, Student ID Cards, Work Permits……………………………………………………………………………19
Student Body Card (ASB Cards), Restricted Areas, Restrooms, Visitors………………………………………………..20
DISCIPLINE INFORMATION
General Discipline Guideline, Code of Conduct…………………………………………………………………………………………20
Alternate Disciplinary Measures, Assertive Discipline…………………………………………………………………………21-22
Student/Parent/Teacher Communication, A Safe & Healthy School Environment, Peer Conflict
Resolution……………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………22
Bullying/Harassment/Hazing, Reporting Bullying/Harassment/Hazing, Sexual Harassment……………22-23
Dress Code, Hats & Headgear, Public Display of Affection…………………………………………………………………24-25
Honesty Policy, Discipline Code, Definitions of “at School”, Causes for Mandatory Expulsion………………26
Disruption of School Activities, Teacher Recommended Suspension, Fighting, Fires and Explosives,
Forgery, Weapons, Canine Detection…………………………………………………………………………..………………………….27
Controlled Substances, Tobacco, Obscenity, Theft, Inappropriate Use of School Computer,
Gambling…………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………..28
Vehicle Use, Loitering, Cell Phones/Electronic Devices, Open Campus, Hall/Counseling/Main Office
Passes, Bicycle Policy, Skateboards/Rollerblades/Skates/Scooters Policy………………………………………………29
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WHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Credit Requirements for a WHS Diploma, Youth Service Learning, Senior Exit Interview…………………….30
Portfolio Requirement, Portfolio Expectations for Each Grade……...............................................31-32
California High School Exit Exam, CAHSEE Incentives, California High School Proficiency Exam…………32
A-G Requirements, Recommended College Preparatory Classes………………………………………………………32-33
GENERAL COURSEWORK INFORMATION AND POLICIES
Credit Recovery/Advancement, Concurrent/Dual Enrollment………………………………………………………………….33
AP Course Policy, Early Graduation Requests & Guidelines, Senior Privilege Requirements……………34-35
Grade Change Policy, Tiger University, Tiger University, Important Dates for Juniors & Seniors,
Grade Level Designation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………35
HOMEWORK/MAKE-UP WORK POLICIES BY DEPARTMENT
Science, English, Social Science, Math and Foreign Language Department Policies………………………..36-37
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Top Ten, Avid Honors Graduate, Graduate with Honors, California Scholastic Federation,
Renaissance………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….37-38
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
School Sports, School Clubs/Activities…………………………………………………………………….…….......................39
“Attitude”-Poem by Charles Swindoll, Quote by Vince Lombardi ……………………………………………………………39
Student Planner……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………40-61
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GENERAL WUSD AND WHS INFORMATION
Woodlake Unified School District Motto:
“Relentlessly Pursuing Excellence”
Woodlake High School Mission
“A Place Where Every Individual Has the Power to Succeed”
Woodlake High School Vision
In an environment conducive to learning, our vision is to teach and model the personal, academic, and
technological skills needed to become active, successful, and contributing participants in the global
community.
Core Values of Woodlake Schools
Learning
o Continue to learn as adults
o Be accountable for students learning
Leading
o Inside the organization: District and School
o Outside the organization: Professional organizations, community, and classrooms
Serving
o Students
o Each Other
o The community
We Believe
Community, parents, staff, and students are partners in the educational endeavor.
Teachers are empowered to teach a rigorous academic curriculum using best practices.
Students share in the accountability for their own success.
WHS Alma Mater
“The Orange and Black”
Where the snow clad High Sierras
Thrust their summit to the sky
In a smiling happy valley
Stands our dear old Woodlake High
And we proudly pledge allegiance
And we vow shall never lack
A host of brave defenders
Of the Orange and the Black
WHS Fight Song
Stand up and Cheer
Stand up and Cheer
For Woodlake High School
Pledge your Loyalty
For she’s your alma mater
She’s your alma mater true
Our Team is fighting
And we are here to see them through
We got the Team
Rah! Rah!
We’ve got the Steam,
Rah! Rah!
So Woodlake High School–here’s to You!
Go Tigers! Go Team Go!
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2013-2014 Woodlake Unified School District Instructional Calendar
School Starts/Graduation
Holiday/Vacation
W Teacher Work Day/No Student Attendance
Minimum Days
Q Quarter
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
M T W T F
M T W T F
M T W T F
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 6
8 9 10 11 12
5 6 7 8 9
Inst. Days = 12
10 11 12 13
Inst. Days = 20
15 16 17 18 19
W W W 16
16 17 18 19 20
22 23 24 25 26
19 20 21 22 23
23 24 25 26 27
29 30 31
26 27 28 29 30
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
M T W T F
M T W T F
M T W T F
1 2 3 4
1 3 4 5 6
W 8 9 10 11 Inst. Days = 22
4 5 6 7 8
Inst. Days = 17
9 10 11 12 13
Inst. Days = 13
14 15 16 17 Q 12 13 14 15
16 17
22 23 24 25
19 20 21 22
28 29 30 31
25 26
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
M T W T F
M T W T F
M T W T F
4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7
9 10 Inst. Days = 16
11 12 13 14 Inst. Days = 18
10 11 12 13 14
Inst. Days = 21
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
18 19 20 Q
H 21 22 23 24
24 25 26 27 28
24 25 26 27 28
27 28 29 30 31
31
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
M T W T F
M T W T F
M T W T F
1 2 3 4
1 2
2 3 4
8 9 10 Inst. Days = 16
5 6 7 8 9
Inst. Days = 21
9 10 11 12 13
Inst. Days = 4
13 14 15 16
16 17 18 19 20
22 23 24 25
19 20 21 22 23
23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 27 28 29 30
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# of Instructional Days = 180
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Wal
nut
St.
4 5 6 Comp lab
3 2 1
Residential
Pool
Event Center
Locker
Rooms
& Gym
Covered
Eating
Area
61 54 53 52 51 50
68 69 66 65 63 62 64
Art (11)
Library
Band (9)
PAB
Theater 42 41
33
Res
t R
oom
59
60
Crawford
Center
70
71
Off
ice
32 31
10
Comp.
lab
Counseling
55 56 57 58
23 22 21
Sta
diu
m
Woodlake High School
2013-2014 Bell Schedules
Regular Schedule
Minimum Day Schedule
TU/Rally/RTI Schedule
Period Start End Minutes
Period Start End Minutes
Period Start End Minutes
Period 1 8:10 9:10 60
Period 1 8:10 8:55 45
Period 1 8:10 9:03 53
Period 2 9:14 10:13 59
Period 2 8:59 9:40 41
Period 2 9:07 10:00 53
Brunch 10:13 10:28 15
Period 3 9:44 10:25 41
Brunch 10:00 10:15 15
Period 3 10:32 11:31 59
Period 4 10:29 11:10 41
Period 3 10:19 11:12 53
Period 4 11:35 12:34 59
Lunch 11:10 11:45 35
Period 4 11:16 12:09 53
Lunch 12:34 1:09 35
Period 5 11:49 12:30 41
Lunch 12:09 12:44 35
Period 5 1:13 2:12 59
Period 6 12:34 1:15 41
Period 5 12:48 1:41 53
Period 6 2:16 3:15 59
Period 6 1:45 2:38 53
TU/Rally/RTI 2:42 3:15 33
Woodlake High School Campus Map
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WHS Staff Directory
Main Office Position Location Extension Lisa Castillo Principal Main Office 312
Rick Rodriguez Learning Director Main Office 317
Raul Quintero Athletic Director/PE Main Office/Gym 318
Christy Castillo Office Manager Main Office 315
Mari Villegas Secretary/ASB Main Office 316
Esther Aguilar Health Clerk Main Office 313
Counseling Position Location Extension Carmita Pena Dean of Students Counseling Office 329
Casandra Ledesma Counselor Counseling Office 326
Steve Katz Coordinator of Student Services Counseling Office 325
Aurora Medina Counseling Clerk Counseling Office 324
Natalie Lara Office Clerk Counseling Office 320
Lydia Kimble Student Services Clerk Counseling Office 327
Maribel Rodriguez School Psychologist Counseling Office 328
Teacher Position Location Extension Irene Barbra T.C.O.E. Room 70 370
Ron Barkley English/Social Science Upstairs Library 345
Dominique Biello RSP/Special Ed Room 60 360
Deanna Bowers Art Art Room 311
Michael Burchett Math Room 32 332
Luke Campe Science Room 5 305
Brian Carlson Keyboarding/Business Room 1 301
Robert Castillo English Room 50 350
Hector Corvera Dance PAB 343
Jackie Davidson PE Gym 374
Catherine Darr Choir WVMS 564-8061
Eddie Dominguez ELD Room 54 354
Omar Garza Health & Wellness/PE Room 59/Gym 359
Nicole Frazier Science/Avid Room 2 302
Barbra Hallmeyer Drama PAB 343
Steve Hopper English Room 58 358
Megan Inchcliff English Room 51 351
Andrew Jensen Spanish Room 57 357
Antonio Lopez Math Room 4 304
Blanca Lucatero Spanish/Avid Room 55 355
Ernesto Macial Ag Room 65/Ag Building 365
Richard McCue Band Band Room/WVMS 309
Kaitlan Morgan Social Science Room 23 323
Jose Palomo Spanish Room 3 303
David Perez Special Ed. Room 71 371
Regina Rocha Social Science Room 53 321
Kevin Skeen Math Room 31 332
Brent Stahl Math Room 33 333
Shaun Summers Social Science Room 22 322
Jalisca Thomason AG/FFA Room 63/Ag Building 363
Elizabeth Thompson English Room 56 356
Amy Yingst English Room 52 352
Science Room 21 321
Math/Activities Director Room 42 342
RSP/Special Ed Room 61 361
District Office(564-8061) Position Location Extension
Drew Sorensen Superintendent District Office 203
Glen Billington Assistant Superintendant District Office 204
Ruth Ruiz Office Supervisor District Office 201
Shari King Administrative Assist. District Office 202
Debbie Kenyon District Office Tech District Office 205
Letty Matta Migrant Office Tech District Office 214
Michelle West-Dyer Special Education Director District Office 221
Sandra Flores Chief Financial Officer District Office 218
Morgan Johnson Budget Analyst District Office 222
Jasmin Rangel Business Services Tech District Office 219
Lisa Wood Accountant District Office 220
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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Student/Parent/Teacher Compact
Our school philosophy is that students, parents/guardians and school staff shall work in partnership to
help each student reach his/her maximum potential in and out of the classroom. As partners we agree
and commit to work together to carry out the terms of the agreement below:
As a student I will:
Believe that I can learn and put forth the effort and self motivation to learn.
Be responsible for my learning and ask clarifying questions when I do not understand.
Be responsible to know my academic progress by using Power School on an ongoing basis.
Work hard in and out of the classroom to meet or exceed WHS Academic Expectations.
Come to class on time, ready to learn, and prepared with all needed class materials.
Manage my time and organizational skills to complete class work, homework and prepare for tests.
Know and follow school wide rules, class rules and teacher expectations.
Talk to my teachers and parents regularly about my progress in school.
Respect the rights and property of my classmates, school staff, families and the school.
Be a student of character representing myself, school and community with pride, integrity and
good sportsmanship
As a parent/guardian or family member I will:
• Talk to my child regularly about the value of education.
• Communicate with the school continuously and consistently to ensure that my child is meeting
WHS Academic Expectations, WHS Graduation Requirements and Community Service hours.
• Make sure that my child attends school every day, on time, and with homework completed.
• Support the school’s discipline and uniform dress code.
• Monitor my child’s attendance and academic progress by using Power School on an ongoing basis.
• Make every effort to attend school events, activities and meetings such as parent-teacher
conferences, Open House, ELAC, SSC,WASC Parent Committee Meetings and Back-to-School Night.
• Ensure that my child gets adequate sleep, regular medical attention, and proper nutrition.
• Participate in school, home, and community-sponsored activities to invest at least 40 hours a year.
• Participate in the decision-making process with school staff and families for the benefit of students.
• Respect the school staff, students, and families.
• Be a parent of character representing myself, my child, school and community with pride, integrity
and sportsmanship.
As a teacher I will:
• Provide high-quality standards based instruction using board and state approved curriculum.
• Provide explicit direct instruction using various instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse
learning styles.
• Communicate high classroom and academic expectations for every student and parent.
• Update each child’s academic progress weekly via Power School so that students and parents know
current grades.
• Endeavor to motivate all my students to learn.
• Teach lessons that are interesting, challenging and engage all students.
• Participate in professional development opportunities that improve teaching and learning and
support the formation of partnerships with families and the community.
• Enforce rules equitably and fairly thus providing a nurturing environment conducive to learning.
• Communicate regularly with families about their child's academic progress through conferences,
parent-teacher meetings, progress reports, phone and email contact and or other available means.
• Provide reasonable opportunities for parents to volunteer and participate in their child's class, and
to observe classroom activities.
• Provide assistance to families on what they can do to support their child's learning.
• Participate in the decision-making process with school staff and families for the benefit of students.
• Respect school staff, students and families.
• Be a staff member of character representing myself, students, school and community with pride,
integrity and sportsmanship.
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WHS School Wide Academic Expectations
Every student at WHS will be encouraged to excel in academics. It is the belief of WHS that every
student can succeed, not just in academics, but life in general with guidance and the utilization of
available supportive resources. The school wide academic expectations at WHS shall be that “ALL
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO PASS ALL COURSES AND MAINTAIN A 2.0+ GPA”. When students are
held to high expectations they will rise to the occasion. Monitoring of student’s meeting academic
expectations will occur weekly to ensure that every student is aware of their academic standing, grade
specific information and or requirements, prepared for all testing and informed about their eligibility
status to participate in sports, school activities or events. To assist every student in meeting School
Wide Academic Expectations, the following will be observed:
Every Monday– Teachers will enter and update grades for all students. Any student, who
receives an “F” in more than one class and or falls below a 2.0 GPA, must attend Mandatory
After School Content Tutorials a minimum of two times per week. Tutorials will be based on the
class or classes the student is failing or doing poorly in.
Every 3 Weeks - Counselors will meet with students, who are failing one or more classes and/
or fall below the minimum 2.0 GPA to sign an Academic Probation Contract.
Students and Parents may access Power School 24 hours per day/7 days per week at
www.whstigers.org to check grades and daily attendance.
Tiger University will be held two times per month to provide all students Grade printouts, and
focus lessons on Portfolio Requirements, Study Skills, Test Preparation and Grade Specific
information.
Students will show personal responsibility by:
Attending school and all classes on time every day.
Coming to school prepared daily with a binder and required materials/supplies needed to be
effective learners
Taking notes daily in all courses, completing all assignments and studying for tests
ANY STUDENT, WHO FAILS TO MEET WHS SCHOOL WIDE EXPECTATIONS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO
ATTEND OR PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETIC GAMES, SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, AND OR EVENTS UNTIL THE
STUDENT IMPROVES HIS/HER GRADES-BASED UPON “WEEK TO WEEK” GRADE REPORTS AND OR
“WEEK TO WEEK” ELIGIBILITY REPORTS. THE PRIVILEGE OF OPEN CAMPUS MAY BE REVOKED FROM
INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY FOR
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.
Goals Plans Actions (GPA) Study Skills
To promote academic achievement and personal responsibility, every student is expected to:
Take Notes in every class every day
Manage time wisely- Monitor time on task in & outside of the classroom
Utilize the student planner and calendar–List all assignments, make note of important due
dates, appointments and events to help prioritize time
Maintain an organized Study Skills Binder
Study Skills Binder Expectations
All students are expected to maintain a Study Skills Binder. The intent of keeping a Study Skills
Binder is to ensure that students are prepared to learn in class every day and promote College and
Career readiness. The Study Skills Binder is to be brought to school every day and consists of the
following items that will be provided by the school:
1. 2” or 3” three ring binder
2. 6 dividers
3. Pencil pouch
4. Student Handbook/Planner (includes Calendars and Grade Log)
5. Whiteboard & Marker
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Student Athletic Eligibility Expectations
Academic Expectations: All student athletes must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and have no more
than one “F” in order to be eligible to participate in games. GPA is calculated on a weighted GPA scale
which includes additional/minus points for letter grades with a (+) (-).
A+= 4.0 B+= 3.3 C+ = 2.3 D+= 1.3
A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0
A-= 3.7 B-= 2.7 C- = 1.7 D-= 0.7
Eligibility will be reviewed every Monday on a “Week to Week” basis. If GPA and grade expectations
are not met, the following Terms of Ineligibility will apply:
TERMS OF INELIGIBILITY
A) The athlete may not participate in any games the following week including Saturday.
B) During the week of ineligibility, the athlete may not wear a game uniform, travel with the team,
or sit on the sidelines with the team on game days
C) The athlete must attend mandatory After School Content Tutorials in the course/s they are
failing or doing poorly in. The expectation is that the athlete will attend tutorials for a minimum
of 2 times per week from 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. and use the Athletic Eligibility Log form to record
the date and time of attendance.
The following is the process for monitoring Athletic Eligibility Expectations:
1. Every Monday, the Athletic Director will provide each Coach a grade report of all student
athletes. Any student athlete who falls below academic expectations is required to follow
the above Terms of Ineligibility.
2. At the next scheduled practice, the Coach will meet with the athlete and inform them of
their (a) ineligibility status for the following week and (b) requirement to attend a minimum
of 2 times of tutoring in the course/s they are failing or doing poorly in.
3. The athlete will obtain an Athletic Eligibility Log and attend After School Content Tutorials a
minimum of 2 times from 3:15-4:00pm. Athletic Eligibility Logs are available in the main
office. Athletes are required to have the tutorial teacher sign the Academic Eligibility Log
each day along with the date and sign in/out time. The Academic Eligibility Log must be
shown to the Coach prior to the start of each practice.
4. Coaches are responsible to review and monitor Athletic Eligibility Logs each day and ensure
students are complying with their Terms of Ineligibility. Coaches will report to Athletic
Director the list of students who fail to comply thus resulting in consequences which include
loss of playing time, participation in sports, school events and or activities.
ATHLETES WILL CONTINUE TO BE INELIGIBLE TO PLAY IN GAMES UNTIL ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
ARE MET ON A WEEK TO WEEK BASIS. STUDENTS THAT DO NOT MEET ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
FOR 3 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS WILL BE DISMISSED FROM THE TEAM AND SUSPENDED FROM
PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THAT SPORT’S SEASON.
Attendance:
Students shall be in attendance all periods of the day of the event/practice (or in attendance the day
prior on a weekend event/practice) unless excused by the Principal, Learning Director or Athletic
Director in advance or be ineligible for the first event following administrative contact. Athletes are
expected to be at practice every day. Any absences could result in diminished playing time, not out of
punishment, but rather in fairness to those who have regularly attended practice. Repeated,
unexcused absences could result in dismissal from the team.
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Conduct and Saturday School: Athletes are expected to maintain appropriate behavior at school and
school related events. Athletes that are suspended for violating school rules may not attend practices,
games, or other school related activities during the period of suspension. A day of school suspension
will be equivalent to 2 days of sport suspension (i.e. a student suspended from school 3 days can not
participate in sports for 6 days). Athletes that are assigned Saturday School or after school detention
must first complete the detention time before being eligible to attend practices, games, and school
related activities. Athletes that receive a 6th Step in any class will be dismissed from the team and
suspended from participating in sports for the remainder of the term.
Community Service: Athletes, must complete a minimum 17 hours of Youth Service Learning per
year of attendance prior to being cleared to participate- Sophomores=17, Juniors=34, Seniors=51.
Insurance: All students must have private or medical insurance to ensure safety and for liability
purposes.
Physical Clearance: There is a packet of forms and a physical clearance that must be complete and
turned in prior to the start of each school year and or before each season.
Code of Ethics & Coach’s Meeting: Attendance by both athlete and parent is required for
Fall/Winter/ Spring Sports prior to the start of each season. In addition, students/parents must attend
a mandatory Coach’s Meeting prior to the start of the “athletic sport” he/she will be participating in.
Athletic Eligibility Contract: Both parent and student acknowledge and accept responsibility for
meeting the Student Athletic Eligibility Expectations and understand the impact to the student for
failing to comply with requirements.
Acknowledgement of Knowledge of Rules Form: By reviewing the attachments and signing the
form, both athlete and parent understand and acknowledge the rules, policies, and procedures
regarding participation in WHS Athletic Programs.
Debts: Students must be cleared of all school debts.
Student Eligibility Status the first three weeks of each term: Overall semester grades and GPA
of the previous term determine a student’s eligibility status for the first three weeks of the new term.
Summer School coursework can be used to improve a student’s Spring Term GPA.
Sports Clearance: No student may participate in any portion of the Woodlake Athletic Program unless
all required forms have been submitted and the coach receives a “Sports Clearance” correspondence
from the Athletic Director or Secretary. In order for a student to receive a Sports Clearance prior to
the start of practice for each season, the following is required: Grade level Community Service hours are completed
Proof of Insurance is submitted
Physical Clearance is submitted
Code of Ethics & Coach’s Meeting are attended
Athletic Eligibility Contract is signed by student & parent
Acknowledgement of Knowledge of Rules Form is signed by student & parent
Have no school debt
Meet GPA and grade eligibility requirements
Have no un-cleared Saturday School or after school detention hours.
ALL ATHLETES SHOULD REFER TO THE STUDENT ATHLETE HANDBOOK FOR MORE DETAILS AND
INFORMATION REGARDING SPECIFIC SPORTS, ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS, AND THE WOODLAKE
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAMS.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Not attending school on a daily basis impacts a student’s academic progress, social development,
yearly attendance requirement and privilege to attend or participate in school sports, events and
activities. Students that fail to attend school without a valid reason are recommended to the School
Attendance Review Board (SARB) resulting in a student/parent School Attendance Contract. Any
violation of a SARB Contract results in a referral to Tulare County Superior Court and transfer of
student to alternative education.
TO MONITOR DAILY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, STUDENTS AND PARENTS MAY CONTACT
THE SCHOOL OFFICE AT 564-3307 OR ACCESS POWER SCHOOL 24 HOURS A DAY,
7 DAYS PER WEEK AT www.whstigers.org
Clearing Absences
It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to contact the school on the day their student is absent by
calling (559) 564-3307. For those parents who cannot call during regular business hours, a 24-hour
absence line (559) 564-5108 will record your message. Families that do not contact the school are
notified daily of the absence by an automated phone message system. Students will be given written
notification of being marked absent and are expected to assist in clearing the missed day/period.
Absences are to be cleared without delay. Absences not cleared will result in the student being
documented as truant and assigned Saturday School. Failure to attend Saturday School will result in
further disciplinary action (see pg. 15).
Extracurricular Activities
Students are required to be in attendance all periods of the day, in order to attend or participate in
extracurricular activities (i.e. athletic practices or games, dances, performances, etc.) of that day or in
attendance the day prior on a weekend activity unless excused by the Principal, Learning Director or
Designee in advance or be ineligible for the first extracurricular activity or event following
administrative contact.
Leaving School
Students must notify the front office, if they will be leaving campus. In addition, a student must check
out and sign out in the main office BEFORE leaving school. This includes leaving school for an illness,
doctor appointment, etc. Students who leave due to an illness or other reason during lunchtime are
also required to sign out in the main office. Students who leave campus without permission or do not
receive a leaving permit will receive a truant. No one is to be off campus during brunch. Parents
who wish to pick up their student during lunch must sign their student out and sign them
back in upon their return.
Excused Absences
An excused absence is granted for an appointment with a doctor, dentist, counselor, a death in the
immediate family, religious holidays, or a hearing in a court of law. Inasmuch as class participation is
an integral part of students’ learning experiences, parents/guardians are encouraged to schedule
medical or other appointments during non school hours. All excused absences require a note from
the professional office related to the absences and must include all dates to be excused.
Reasons for determining excused absences are strictly governed by law and no variations are
permitted. Absences cleared with professional notes will not be counted against the student’s overall
attendance average. Failure to obtain verification of an “Excused” absence will result in the absence
being documented as “Unexcused”.
Absences due to School Sponsored Activity
An absence from school, due to a school related/sponsored activity such as a field trip, music/choir
performance, attendance at a conference, college study trip, …etc will be granted provided that the trip
is a co-curricular component of the course or if a the trip is non co-curricular, then the student meets
and completes the Non Co-Curricular Activity Attendance Policy and Procedures (See pgs. 14-15).
Absences due to a school related/sponsored activity will not be counted against the student’s overall
attendance average.
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Absences due to Illness
Parents must call in absences due to illness the day of the absence. Unless a note from a doctor is
provided, absences due to illness will be counted against the student’s overall attendance average.
Warranted Absences
A warranted absence is an absence that a parent has notified the school but is not considered an
excusable absence according to state regulations. Students who plan on receiving a warranted absence
must seek approval PRIOR to the absence. Warranted absences will be counted against the student’s
overall attendance average.
Unexcused Absences
An unexcused absence is an absence deemed avoidable by the office, but verified by a parent.
Examples of unexcused absences include business appointments, over sleeping or family trips. Any
Unexcused absence must be cleared by a student attending Saturday School. Unexcused absences will
be counted against a student’s overall attendance average.
Unverified Absences
An unverified absence is an absence that has not been verified by a parent or written note on the day
of the absence. At the end of the school day, all unverified absences will be converted to “Unexcused”
absences. Unexcused absences that are not immediately verified by a parent/guardian will result in the
student being documented as truant and assigned Saturday School.
Suspension
A mark of “Suspension” will be used for students that receive an out of school suspension due to
violation of school rules and the subsections under Ed Code 48900. Suspensions will be counted
against the student’s overall attendance average.
Independent Study
To avoid Saturday School for unexcused absences of more than 5 days, a student shall request
Independent Study (IS) which covers school activities or trips as explained under warranted absences.
Independent Study shall be requested at least 5 days prior to the first day of absence and require a
student/parent meeting with the Principal, Learning Director, or Designee to sign an IS Contract. All
forms and homework must be completed and returned by the agreed printed date on the IS Contract
before the student receives credit for school work and attendance. Students that do not return by the
agreed printed date on the IS Contract will receive no credit for the school work completed and
attendance will be converted to unexcused absences.
94% Attendance Requirement
Students are required to maintain 94% average yearly attendance. Students that do not meet the
94% average yearly attendance will not be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony during
their senior year. See attendance codes on pg. 14 to view summary of attendance types that
count against a student’s attendance percentage.
Students falling below the required 94% yearly attendance rate may choose to complete any of the
three options listed below to improve their attendance percentage:
OPTIONS TO IMPROVE ATTENDANCE PERCENTAGE
1. Attending 1 Unassigned Saturday School will make up 1 day or 6 periods. There are 16
Saturday Schools scheduled for the 2013-2014 school year. See Saturday School Schedule on
pg. 15.
2. 8 hours of Youth Service Learning will make up 1 day or 6 periods. These YSL hours
must be above and beyond the required 85 hours to graduate with a diploma from WHS.
3. Summer School – Students who attend WHS summer school can earn 5 days or 30 periods of
attendance credit for completing 1 session of summer school with a passing grade.
*NOTE: Students may only make up a total of 7 days of attendance using options 1, 2, or
combination of both option 1 & 2.
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Attendance Codes
TYPE CODE Counts Against Attendance %
Excused EXC NO
Activity ACT NO
Independent Study IS NO
Tardy TDY NO
Illness ILL Yes
Unexcused UNX Yes
Unverified UNV Yes
Warranted WAR Yes
Tardy 30+ Minutes TTM Yes
Cut(Truant) CUT Yes
Suspension SUS Yes
Independent Study Incomplete ISI Yes
School Attendance Review Board (SARB)
The SARB committee, who meets once a month at the courthouse in Woodlake, is a multi-agency
group made up of Child Protective Services, Tulare County Probation, Tulare County Sheriff, Woodlake
Police, Woodlake Public Schools, Woodlake Healthy Start, the District Attorney of Tulare County and
Woodlake High School Administration. Students and parents will be referred to the SARB committee
when a student falls below the 94% yearly attendance rate and or the following occurs:
1. Student receives his/her 5th unexcused or unverified absence.
2. Student receives an unverified and or unexcused absence after the 10th day of an absence.
Student and parent will be placed on a SARB contract. A student’s failure to continue attending school
daily and or student/parent failure to meet the SARB recommendations and conditions of the contract
will result in a referral to the Court Appointed Review Board (CARB) and transfer of student to
alternative education.
Non Co-Curricular Activity Attendance Policy and Procedures
Students will only be allowed to attend a school sponsored non co-curricular activity (i.e. field trips,
club events, college study trips, …etc) if they have a grade of “C” or better in all classes, have no more
than 4 absences during the most recent two week period, and the following procedures are completed:
1. Each student submits a completed and signed Permission/Emergency Form to the sponsoring
teacher.
2. A list of students attending the activity and their signed Permission/Emergency Forms are
submitted to the office by the sponsoring teacher at least 48 hours prior to the day of the
activity. Due to hotel and transportation arrangements, the sponsoring teacher may require
that students be eligible to attend up to 2 weeks prior to the date of the activity.
3. Within 24 hours of submitting the student list, the office staff will verify academic
standing/attendance and then provide a list of students eligible to attend the activity to the
sponsoring teacher. If a student is ineligible to attend, it will be the responsibility of the
sponsoring teacher to inform the student/parent as soon as possible.
4. Permission/Emergency Forms will be returned to the sponsoring teacher and are to be taken on
the activity in case of an emergency.
5. Prior to leaving school on the day of the activity, the sponsoring teacher will take role and
submit a final list of students that are in attendance and leaving for the activity to the office. If
it is not possible to submit the list of students (i.e. leaving early), the sponsoring teacher will
contact the school by 8 a.m. on the morning of the activity.
IT IS A STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO GATHER CLASS WORK THAT WILL BE MISSED PRIOR TO
ATTENDING THE ACTIVITY. EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES MAY BE CONSIDERED BY THE PRINCIPAL,
LEARNING DIRECTOR, OR DESIGNEE AND ALLOW THE STUDENT TO ATTEND THE ACTIVITY.
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Make-Up Work
It is the student’s responsibility to request make-up work from teachers. Any excused or warranted
absence may be made up. Students have 2 days for each day of excused or warranted absence to
complete make-up work. If a student knows he/she will be absent, they are to ask the teacher in
advance for make-up work.
TRUANCY
A truant is defined as a student who is absent without the school’s or parent’s knowledge or consent.
The school shall determine when a student is truant, has an unexcused or warranted absence.
Definition of truancy is a follows:
1. Absence from school or any period without parent’s knowledge, consent or verification.
2. More than 30 minutes late to 1st period unexcused
3. More than 5 minutes late to 2nd through 6th period unexcused.
4. Leaving class or school without permission.
5. Misusing a pass to leave class, including hanging around campus, or going to another location
without the prior consent of the teacher or school staff.
6. Driving or being a passenger in a car at lunch.
7. Being off campus at brunch. Students must remain inside all gates and fencing during brunch.
Consequences for Truancy:
1st - 5th Truant- 4 hours of Saturday School for each offense.
6th Truant- 4 hours Saturday School and placement on a Student Behavior Contract.
7th Truant – Truancy Hearing for transfer to Alternative Education.
Tardy
A student arriving up to 5 minutes late to any period will be marked as “Tardy” on their attendance for
that period. On every 3rd cumulative tardy for the week, the student will receive 4 hours of Saturday
School detention. Students that repeatedly violate the 3 Tardy Policy will receive additional
consequences which may include a behavior contract, exclusion from attending or participating in
school sports/activities and or loss of privilege to leave campus during lunch.
Saturday School
Saturday School is held on the school campus 8:00am – Noon. Students are responsible to bring 4
hours of school related work or will be asked to leave. Work will not be provided. Students assigned to
Saturday School are not eligible to participate in any school related sport, activity or event until the
detention time is first completed. Students will be assigned Saturday School for the following reasons:
Truancy, Unexcused Absence
On every 3rd accumulated Tardy per week
Office Referral
4th, 5th, and 6th Step
2nd Public Display of Affection Violation
3rd Dress Code Violation
Alternate form of discipline (discretion of school Administration)
Driving or leaving in a car during lunch.
Failure to attend lunch or after school detention or assigned Saturday School
*Accumulated YSL hours may not be used as substitution for Saturday School attendance.
2013-2014 Saturday School Schedule
2013 2014
September 7 & 21 January 11 & 25
October 5 & 19 February 8 & 22
November 2 & 16 March 8 & 22
December 7 April 5
May 3 & *24
*May 24, 2014 is the final day to make up any Saturday School detention hours.
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Saturday School Expectations
All students attending Saturday School are required to bring 4 hours of school related work and
needed materials which include a pencil/pen, paper, etc… or will be asked to leave. All school rules
apply at Saturday School. If a student is asked to leave due to violation of school rules, attendance for
Saturday School will be nullified. If a student is not able to attend Saturday school, other
arrangements must be made with Administration prior to the assigned Saturday school. Failure to
attend an assigned Saturday School will result in:
1. Parent Conference, assignment of 4 hours of additional detention time and continued
exclusion from attending or participating in any school activity or event
2. 1 day Suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary measure, Placement on a behavior
contract
3. 1-3 day Suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary measure, Violation of behavior
contract
4. Administrative Hearing and or recommendation for transfer to Alternative Education
GENERAL SENIOR REQUIREMENTS
Saturday School Completion & Conduct for SENIORS
In order to participate in any or all end of the year senior activities (i.e. grad night, senior picnic,
graduation ceremony and sober grad) one must first complete any assigned Saturday school
detention. Seniors must complete all detention hours on or before May 24th, 2014.
Effective May 24th, 2014 through graduation day on June 6th 2014, any senior that engages in any
suspendable offense or an incident that results in the assignment of a Saturday School will not be
eligible to participate in senior end of year activities including the graduation ceremony.
CST and School Attendance Requirement
In addition to meeting the graduation requirements of Woodlake High School, seniors must meet the
following to be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony:
Achieve a Basic Level on all California Standards Tests (CST’s) or pass an equivalency test
provided by the district on or before Friday May 23, 2014.
Have a 94% cumulative average attendance on or before May 23, 2013. See pgs.12-14
for a list of attendance types that will count against a student’s average percent of attendance
and options available to students that fall below the required 94% yearly attendance rate.
Requirements to Participate in Senior End of Year Activities
Senior Activity Eligibility Requirements
Senior Picnic Have no Saturday School detention or suspendable offense on or after May 24,
2014
Grad Night
Have 94% average attendance, be on track to graduate on June 6, 2014, have
no school bills, have no Saturday School detention or suspendable offense on or
after May 24, 2014
Graduation
Ceremony
&
Sober Grad
Achieve a Basic Level on all CST’s or pass the district equivalency test(s), meet
all WHS graduation requirements, have 94% average attendance, have no school
bills, have no Saturday School detention or suspendable offense on or after May
24, 2014
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GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION Assemblies and Rallies
All students MUST attend every rally or assembly, unless permission is given by administration. While
at the rally or assembly, students are to go to specified designated areas and conform to the directions
given by those in charge. Students are expected to be courteous, attentive, and cooperative in every
way. Students not in attendance will be considered truant.
Personal Belongings
Students are required to keep all personal belongings including backpacks and hand bags with them at
all times. Students are responsible for any lost, stolen, damaged, or defaced personal property that
has been left unattended or stored in a school building.
Dances
All school dances will end no later than midnight. All students are eligible to attend unless they are
excluded for a violation of school rules, not meeting school wide academic expectations, have an
assigned Saturday School or after school detention, or have outstanding bills. All students must
present picture identification upon entering the dance. Students interested in bringing a guest
to a WHS dance must comply with the following:
1. A Guest Pass form must be completed and turned in with all required signatures and
attachments to the school office by 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the event. All Guest
Passes will be reviewed by Administration for final approval.
2. Guests must be between high school age and 20 years of age, approved by WHS administration
and must present a positive form of identification (something with their picture and name) upon
entering the dance.
3. Guests who are not high school students must show proof of enrollment in post secondary
school or obtain an H6 clearance certificate from the DMV.
4. Guests 21 years or older cannot attend WHS dances.
All rules governing WHS students will be enforced and also applied to guests, including the
dress code. No student will be allowed admission to the dance if more than one hour has passed after
the door is opened to admit students. Students leaving the dance early must sign out. Once you leave
the dance you may not return.
Buses/School Transportation
Those who ride the bus or other school transportation must:
1. Obey all school/transportation rules and regulations.
2. Obey the driver at all times.
Failure to comply with the rules and/or regulations will result in loss of bus riding/school transportation
privileges.
Parents desiring to take their student home after an away sporting event or school related activity
must sign the student out with the coach or sponsoring school staff member. A student that desires to
leave with another parent must first obtain prior approval by the Principal, Learning Director, or
Designee. A signed parent note indicating the name of the student, the event/activity, and name of the
parent that will be providing transportation is required prior to being granted permission. Failure to
comply will result in loss of playing time and or suspension from attending future away sporting events
or school related activities.
General Bus Riding Procedures
Any student who normally does not ride the bus home and wishes to ride the bus for a day in order to
go home with a student who does ride the bus, must receive prior approval. The student must present a
written note from their parent to the Principal, Learning Director, or Designee indicating the day and
the student with whom he/she will ride at least 24 hours in advanced. This note, if approved, will be
signed by the Principal, Learning Director or Designee and given back to the student who will in
turn present it to the bus driver.
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Library Policy
Students must have a current ID to check out library books/textbooks. A lost ID card must be
replaced for $5.00 before a library book/textbook can be issued. Late fines will be charged for
overdue books.
Books
The student of record must pay for all lost, stolen, or defaced books. Students are responsible for all
books checked out with their student body card and should take care of the books and protect them by
using book covers. Books lost or stolen because of backpacks being left unattended or storing books
in classrooms are the sole responsibility of the student who checked the books out from the library.
Yearbook Refund Policy:
There will be a $20 non-refundable deposit made toward the purchase of a yearbook. Yearbooks are
pre-ordered; therefore all yearbook purchases are final and the responsibility of the student.
Medical Excuse from Physical Education
Parents may write a note to excuse their child from PE for one day. A note from the doctor is required
for any further excuses. Students medically excused from PE will earn PE credit by completing written
assignments about Physical Education related topics.
Class Change Policy
Students have two weeks from the start of the semester to drop a class without the change affecting
their transcripts. To drop a class, the student must complete a Drop Slip Form which can be picked
up from the counseling office. However, if the student is requesting to drop an academic class, such as
a graduation requirement or an A-G requirement, a parent must physically come in to meet with a
counselor. If a student would just like to change/move a class that is not a requirement, they can
complete a Drop Slip Form. Students/Parents should note the following:
Any AP/Honors course must be dropped by Friday of the 1st complete week of the semester.
No class schedule will be changed after the first two weeks unless the student:
1. Needs the class to meet graduation requirements.
2. Is obviously misplaced.
3. Parent request initiated in writing.
4. Administrative approval based on circumstances.
Counseling Services
The goal of counseling is to help students make choices that will lead them to meaningful, successful,
and rewarding lives. Students who wish to meet with a counselor for an appointment may do so in
any of the following ways:
1. Make direct contact with a Counselor before school, brunch, lunch or after school.
2. Sign-up for an appointment in the Counseling Office.
3. Make contact through a teacher.
Counselors will call students out from classes at an available time. A student needing to meet with a
counselor during instructional time is required to obtain permission and a written pass from the
teacher. No student should remain in counseling without office permission. Failure to comply will result
in truancy.
Student ID Cards
Photo ID cards are required for all students and will be provided for all students. Replacement ID’s are
available in the library for a fee of $5.00 at the expense of the student/parent. Photo ID Cards will be
required to attend dances, sporting events or activities, and entrance to all test taking exams such as
SAT, ACT and or College Placement tests.
Work Permits
Students needing a work permit should see the registrar in the Main Office for required forms.
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Student Body Card (ASB CARD)
Students who pay $25.00 to purchase a Student Body Card will have free entrance into all home
athletic events except for playoff games. Students will also be eligible for reduced rates for school
dances and other events. The fee can be paid in the main office.
Restricted Areas
High school students must remain away from the following areas:
1. Elementary and Middle School grounds.
2. Football stadium, swimming pool and tennis courts (most of the area north of the Event Center
to Sequoia St.) during brunch and lunch.
3. The Memorial Building and surrounding grounds.
4. All parking lots unless given permission from the administration.
Restrooms
The restrooms are for all students and are not to become hangouts for groups of students. Therefore,
the gathering of students around the restroom areas (either in the restrooms or near the restroom
entrances) blocking free access is considered inappropriate.
Visitors
Bringing student visitors to school is strongly discouraged. Students who wish to bring a visitor to
school must obtain prior permission from school administration. Students who attend another high
school are not permitted to visit when their school is in session. Students who have dropped out of
school and are not enrolled in another school are not allowed to visit campus. Students are not to
bring young children below high school age to school. No one 18 years or older is allowed as a visitor.
DISCIPLINE INFORMATION
General Discipline Guideline
The Principal, Learning Director, or Designee shall be allowed to exercise his or her own judgment in
the institution of penalties set forth under administrative regulations, School Board Policy, Education
Code and others not named here. When misconduct occurs, school staff shall attempt to identify the causes of the student's behavior and implement appropriate discipline. The intent of this regulation is
not to set hard and fast rules in school, but to allow judgment based upon the maturity of the student
in question and or extenuating circumstances.
Code of Conduct
A sincere attempt is made to treat you as a responsible student. Such a relationship is very
important in maintaining the atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding that prevails within
our school and school sponsored events. As a responsible student, you are expected to adhere to
the code of conduct that is acceptable within the school and community. A portion of the code
includes:
1. Appropriate self-direction and control. Excessive displays of affection (kissing and embracing)
are not appropriate.
2. Positive relationships with others.
3. A mature acceptance of authority and direction of all school staff.
4. Compliance with state laws, board policies and established WHS rules.
5. CD/Mp3 Players, ipods, cell phones, or other electronic devices are not allowed to disrupt the
school or classroom.
6. No Harassment - verbal, visual, physical or sexual in nature
7. No Violence- verbal, physical or by electronic means
The consequences for inappropriate behavior include parent/guard ian conference, STEPS,
detent ion , Saturday School , behavior contract , exc lus ion f rom school
events/act i v i t i es , suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, transfer to Alternative
Education, or expulsion.
STUDENTS SERVING A SUSPENSION ARE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ALL SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, ATHLETIC PRACTICES AND OR GAMES DURING THE PERIOD OF SUSPENSION.
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Alternate Disciplinary Measures
Except for single acts that are serious in nature or offenses for which suspension or expulsion is
required by law, suspension or expulsion shall be used only when the student involved has a history of
misconduct and other means of correction have failed to bring about proper conduct or the student's
presence causes a continuing danger to himself/herself or others. To correct the behavior of students
who are subject to discipline, the Principal, Learning Director or Designee, to the extent allowed by
law, shall use alternative disciplinary measures that keep students in school during the school day.
Alternate disciplinary measures include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Detention may be assigned for up to one hour at school beyond the regular school hours, with
parent notification. Detention may be assigned during breaks in the instructional day.
2. Community Service - may include, but not limited to, service performed in the community(with
parent permission) or school grounds in the areas of outdoor beatification, community or campus
betterment, and teacher, peer or youth assistant programs.
3. Referral to school counseling, psychologist, Student Study Team or other support service personnel
or team to address the specific misbehavior.
4. Enrollment in a specified counseling program-drug counseling, anger management,…etc
STUDENTS GIVEN ALTERNATE CONSEQUENCES IN LIEU OF SUSPENSION WILL RESULT IN THE SAME
LOSS OF PRIVILEGES THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSED IF THE STUDENT HAD BEEN SUSPENDED.
Assertive Discipline
The "Assertive Discipline" policies were adopted to provide a classroom plan that maintains standards of
behavior that are expected of all students. Each classroom has a basic plan which provides for positive
reinforcement for appropriate and on-task behaviors and rewards for good behavior. Assertive
discipline is a systematic approach to classroom discipline. If the consequences placed upon the
students by the classroom teacher are not effective, the student may receive a series of "STEPS" that will
be recorded and followed. Each step has a progression of consequences. Steps may be given for
classroom disruptions to the learning environment, willful defiance, disrespectful behavior, profanity,
obscenity, and unsafe behavior. A student will not receive more than one Step in a class period, but
instead, will be sent to the office for repeated failure to follow rules and assigned 4 hours of Saturday
School detention. The following is the progression of consequences for each Step:
STEP CONSEQUENCE
Step 1 Warning - Teacher conference with student
Step 2 Teacher conference with student, Parent Contact by teacher
Step 3
Teacher conference with student, Parent Contact by Teacher, Teacher assigns detention
to be served with the teacher before school, brunch, lunch, or after school, Students
who fail to complete a teacher assigned detention will be referred to the office and
assigned 4 hours of Saturday School
Step 4
Student immediately sent out to Counseling with step form, Counseling will contact
parent and schedule an SST meeting, Suspension for remainder of class period, 4 hours
of Saturday School detention
Step 5
Student immediately sent to office with step form, Parent contact by Principal or
Learning Director, 4 hours of Saturday School detention, Suspension for remainder of
class period and 1 full period on the following day
*Step 6
Student removed from class and placed in OCS, Student responsible for completing
coursework while in OCS, 4 hours of Saturday School assigned and student suspended
from participating in sports or attending any school related activities/events for
remainder of term
*A 6th Step will result in a student being removed from the class and placed in On Campus Suspension
(OCS) under the supervision of the Principal and or Learning Director for the remainder of the term.
The teacher of record will continue to provide the student class assignments, tests, and grades. The
student will be responsible for completing all coursework and class requirements provided by the
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teacher. The student will also be suspended from participating in sports and attending any school
related activity for the remainder of the term.
**Any student, who receives 3 Steps in their OCS placement or receives a 6th Step in two classes
during the same term, will be recommended for transferred to an Alternative Education site.
Student, Parent, Teacher Communication
Understanding that communication about teaching practices, discipline, or classroom policies are
best handled between the student/parent and the teacher directly, Woodlake High School has
established the following steps when a question or a concern arises:
1. Students are encouraged to first meet with their teacher. Often this communication can clear up
the initial concern and create a better understanding.
2. If the student does not gain understanding or still maintains the same concern, the student should
have his or her parents contact the teacher.
3. After steps 1 - 2 of communication have been taken and the student/parent is not satisfied with
the outcome, the parent may request that a counselor intervene and mediate the concern.
4. The P r i n c i p a l a n d o r Learning Director will address any further concerns after the
counselor has attempted to resolve the situation.
A Safe and Healthy School Environment
WHS Staff believes that all students have a right to a safe and healthy school environment, as well as
an obligation to promote Mutual Respect, Tolerance, and Acceptance of and between every
individual. Our students’ education depends on an environment that supports learning. It is
impossible for students to achieve at their fullest potential if they fear for their safety. The long-term
effects of bullying, cruelty, bias, and hate-motivated behavior can have a tremendous impact on
student success—both for the victims and for the perpetrators. WHS will expect and hold every
student accountable for treating others with “Mutual Respect”.
Tolerance and Acceptance of others will be expected of ALL students. Per Education Codes 200, 220,
233, et seq….. No person shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability, gender, gender
identity, gender expression, nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or perceived
orientation or other characteristic that is contained under the definition of Hate Crimes Section422.55
of the Penal Code in any program or activity conducted by an educational institution.
EFFECTIVE JULY 2012, AB537, THE CALIFORNIA STUDENT SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT
OF 2000 PROTECTS STUDENTS FROM HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF ACTUAL
OR PERCEIVED ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY.
Peer Conflict Resolution
It is the desire of WHS staff to promote positive behaviors among all students. Students will be held
accountable to be mutually respectful towards one another. Students should avoid making demeaning
statements, comments and rumors. Students need to be conscientious about sending mixed
messages, misinterpretations or making assumptions on the basis of facial gestures and or body
language (including inappropriate body language) directed toward others. Students who have a
disagreement with other peers and or hear rumors should not confront the student one on one, rather
the student should report the incident to a staff member, counselor and or site administration so that a
positive conflict resolution meeting can be held with student(s) involved. WHS Site Administration
wants to be proactive with students and foster a culture of personal responsibility and maturity;
therefore, it is strongly encouraged to report all incidents of conflict.
Bullying/Harassment/Hazing
Bullying is defined as intimidating students using physical, mental, or verbal threats. Hazing is to
force someone to do unnecessary or ridiculous tasks. Harassment is defined as repeated annoyance,
disturbance, or tormenting. Cyber Bullying includes the transmission of harassing communications,
direct threats, or other harmful texts, sounds, or images on the Internet, social media, or other
technologies using a telephone, computer, or any wireless communication device. Cyber Bullying also
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includes breaking into another person's electronic account and assuming that person's identity in order
to damage that person's reputation.
NO STUDENT OR GROUP OF STUDENTS SHALL, THROUGH PHYSICAL, WRITTEN, VERBAL, OR OTHER
MEANS, HARASS, SEXUALLY HARASS, THREATEN, INTIMIDATE, CYBERBULLY, CAUSE BODILY INJURY
TO, OR COMMIT HATE VIOLENCE AGAINST ANY OTHER STUDENT OR SCHOOL PERSONNEL.
Bullying/Harassment involve all forms of communication including writing, cell phones, and or by
means of the internet or other form of technology. Sending or posting hurtful material about others
via text, Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, etc... is considered CYBER Bullying. Bullying/Harassment can be
physical, verbal, psychological, or sexual. Some examples of Bullying/Harassment are listed, but not
limited to the following:
Physical: hitting, kicking, spitting, pushing, impeding/blocking movement
Verbal: teasing, threatening, name-calling, derogatory comments
Visual: Derogatory or offensive pictures, graffiti, drawings, letters or objects
Psychological: excluding someone, spreading rumors, intimidating
Sexual: (Verbal or Physical) inappropriate comments or slurs, touching, assault, exhibitionism,
or unwelcomed sexual advances, flirtations or favors
Reporting Bullying/Harassment/Hazing
WHS Staff expects students and/or staff to immediately report incidents of bullying/hazing/harassment
to the principal or designee. If a student is a Victim or Witness of bullying/harassment/hazing
he or she must inform site staff immediately when the incident occurs. Site Staff includes
Classified, Certificated, Counseling and or Administration, whomever the student has established a
positive rapport with and or feels most comfortable talking with. The procedures for intervening in
bullying behavior include, but are not limited to, the following:
All staff, students, and parents will receive a summary of the site policy prohibiting
bullying/hazing/harassment at the beginning of the school year, as part of the student
handbook and/or information packet, as part of new student orientation, and as part of the
school system’s notification to parents.
Staff members are expected to immediately intervene when they see a bullying incident, as
well as inform site administration.
Each complaint of bullying will be promptly investigated by site administration.
The school will make reasonable efforts to keep confidential a report of bullying and the results
of the investigation.
If the complainant student or the parent of the student believes that the investigation or
complaint was not resolved appropriately, the student or the parent of the student should
notify site administration and has a right to take the incident to the next level by contacting
the District Superintendent’s Office. The Woodlake Unified School District prohibits retaliatory
behavior against any complainant or any participant in the complaint process.
Consequences for Bullying/Harassment/Hazing:
1st Offense: Suspend 1-3 days and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Parent Conference, Behavior
Contract, Possible Police Contact, Possible Recommendation for Transfer to Alternative
Education or Expulsion
2nd Offense: Suspend 3-5 days, Violation of Behavior Contract, Parent Contact, Police Contact,
Recommendation for Transfer to Alternative Education or Expulsion
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors and other
verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone in the work or educational
setting. If you are harassed, report it to a teacher, counselor, or administrator. (Ed. Code 48900.2)
1st Offense: Suspend 1-3 days and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Parent Conference, Behavior
Contract, Possible Police Contact, Possible Recommendation for Transfer to Alternative
Education or Expulsion
2nd Offense: Suspend 3-5 days, Violation of Behavior Contract, Parent Contact, Police Contact,
Recommendation for Transfer to Alternative Education or Expulsion
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Dress Code
The Governing Board believes that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a productive learning
environment. The Board expects students to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to wear
clothes that are suitable for the school activities in which they participate. Students' clothing must not
present a health or safety hazard or a distraction which would interfere with the educational process.
The following guidelines shall apply to all regular school activities:
1. Students may not wear tank tops, halter tops, mesh tops, muscle shirts, see-through tops or
show bare midriffs. SHOULDERS AND MIDRIFFS MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES.
2. Shorts, skirts and dresses should be long enough for fingertips to touch the bottom edge and
should be hemmed. (Student shall be standing in an upright position with arms fully extended)
3. Undergarments shall be covered at all times.
4. Sunglasses are not to be worn in school buildings(unless there is a doctor’s note on file)
5. Shoes must be worn at all times. Sandals must have heel straps. THONGS OR BACKLESS
SHOES OR SANDALS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
6. Clothing, jewelry and personal items (backpacks, fanny packs, gym bags, water bottles etc.)
shall be free of writing, pictures or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane or
sexually suggestive, which bear drug, alcohol or tobacco company advertising, promotions and
likenesses, or which advocate racial, ethnic or religious prejudice.
7. Any piece of clothing or accessory which disrupts the educational process, presents a safety
hazard, or is affiliated with gangs or gang activity shall be excluded from school.
8. Lycra or spandex clothing shall not be worn.
9. Gym shorts may not be worn in classes other than physical education.
10. Headgear shall not be worn during school hours, with the exception of “sun protective
headgear”. (See pg. 24 for acceptable headgear)
11. Hair shall be clean and neatly groomed. Hair may not be sprayed by any coloring that would
drip when wet.
12. Coaches and teachers may impose more stringent dress requirements to accommodate the
special needs of certain sports and/or classes.
The purpose of dress code regulations is to help each student set a standard that is appropriate within
the accepted standards of Woodlake Unified School District. WHS encourages all students to have pride
in one’s self, school and community. Every high school student is expected to demonstrate pride in
his/her personal appearance, because it reflects individually on him/her and collectively on the school
he/she attends. The dress code shall be in effect at all school-related activities both on and off
campus.
Board Policy authorizes school regulations which prohibit student dress or grooming practices which:
1. Disrupts or distracts the educational process and or learning environment.
2. Presents a hazard to the health or safety of the student or others in the school.
3. Are affiliated with gangs or gang activity.
Additional dress guidelines that students shall abide by include, but not limited, to the following:
Clothing and headgear must be worn as it was designed.
Clothing and headgear advertising drugs, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, violence, gang affiliation or
symbols, profanity or bad language, sexually suggestive designs, or displaying anything that
disrupts or distracts the educational process may not be worn to school.
Tights or leggings are not to be worn as outer wear.
Tops that are translucent (see through), off the shoulder, low cut, with plunging neck lines, or
too revealing may not be worn at school.
Shirts and blouses with the arms cut off or other sleeveless attire are not acceptable. Shoulders
are to be covered at all times, including but not limited to, the wearing of dresses.
Attire or accessories that cause a safety concern or can be used as weapons, including, but not
limited to, chains, wallet chains and items with spikes or studs are not allowed at school.
Pajamas or pajama type attire and slippers may not be worn at school
Clothing that is tattered and torn will be subject to change.
No bagging or sagging pants
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Inappropriate tattoos shall be covered while at school or school related events/activities.
Clothing, jewelry, accessory, personal belongings or manner of grooming, which by virtue of its
color, arrangement, or other attribute denotes membership or affiliation with a gang or causes a
threat to the overall safety of the student body, is not acceptable. This includes, but is not limited
to, full colored red or blue clothing and accessories such as necklaces and bandanas.
REASONABLE DRESS AND GROOMING REGULATIONS MAY BE MADE FOR AUTHORIZED SCHOOL
EVENTS, ASSEMBLIES OR EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, BUT MUST STILL BE IN “GOOD TASTE”
AND APPROVED BY WHS ADMINISTRATION.
Consequences for Violating Dress Code
Students that violate the Dress Code will correct the violation by changing their attire. Attire advertising drugs,
alcohol, tobacco, firearms, violence, gang affiliation or symbols, profanity or bad language, sexually
suggestive designs, or displaying anything that disrupts or distracts the educational process will be
confiscated. Parents may be asked to personally pick-up unacceptable attire that has been confiscated.
1st Violation-Verbal Warning, Possible Parent Contact, Violation Corrected
2nd Violation-Parent Contact, Violation Corrected, Saturday School
3rd Violation-Parent Conference, Violation Corrected, Saturday School and or Alternate Disciplinary
Measure, Behavior Contract
4th Violation-1 Day Suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Violation of Behavior Contract
5th Violation-1-3 Day Suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Recommendation for Transfer
to Alternative Education or Expulsion
Hats and Headgear
The following points govern the wearing of hats and or headgear:
The only acceptable “sun-protective” headgear at WHS will be full brim hats, which consist of an
attached brim all the way around and are plain (no logos or lettering). Only “Baseball” style
hats/caps that are sponsored by a WHS Tiger team, organization, or event are acceptable. Knit
caps or beanies used to provide warmth during the winter months are acceptable so long as they
are plain (no logos or lettering) or WHS sponsored. Other types of hats and headgear including, but
not limited to, hair nets, do-rags, bandanas, and other head coverings not included in this
paragraph are considered unacceptable and should not be brought to school.
Acceptable full brim hats, caps, beanies and sweatshirt hoods are for outdoor use only and must be
removed before entering any school building. Acceptable headgear must be worn as designed and
without any alterations or changes to its original appearance.
Unacceptable headgear will remain out of sight while the student is on school grounds. Students
that wear unacceptable headgear or carry unacceptable headgear that is visible while they are on
school grounds will (1) have the headgear removed from their possession for the remainder of the
school day and stored in the office and (2) applied the Consequences for Violating Dress Code
listed above.
Public Display of Affection
The only public display of affection allowed at Woodlake Union High School is holding hands. No sitting
on laps, No kissing, No prolonged hugging. Failure to comply with this policy will result in the following
actions:
1st Violation-Verbal Warning, Possible Parent Contact
2nd Violation-Parent Contact, Saturday School
3rd Violation-Parent Conference, Saturday School and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Behavior Contract
4th Violation-1 Day Suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Violation of Behavior Contract
5th Violation-1-3 Day Suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Recommendation for Transfer
to Alternative Education or Expulsion
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Honesty Policy
Cheating or knowingly allowing others to cheat on tests, class work, homework or other assignment are
not acceptable. Other examples of violating the Honesty Policy includes, but not limited to, copying
work or answers to questions or knowingly allowing someone to copy class work or homework.
Plagiarism is using other’s ideas and words without clearly acknowledging the source of information
such as copying and or paraphrasing information from a book, magazine, Internet, or turning in
someone else's work as your own is also considered cheating.
1st Offense: Parent Contact, Saturday School, No Credit for Assignment, A Writing Assignment or Other
Academic Activity may be Assigned by the Teacher
2nd Offense: Parent Conference, No Credit for Assignment, 1-3 Day Suspension and or Alternate
Disciplinary Measure, Behavior Contract
3rd Offense: 3-5 Day Suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Recommendation for Removal
from the Class and Placement in OCS
VIOLATION OR DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL WIDE TEST TAKING PROCEDURES WILL RESULT IN (4)
HOURS OF SATURDAY SCHOOL. EXAMINATIONS INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY TEST
PROVIDED BY LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL OR PARTNERED ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE DISTRICT
WIDE ASSESSMENTS, SITE ASSESSMENTS, EAP, EPT, SAT, PSAT, AP, ACT, PLAN, ASVAB, CAHSEE,
AND CST’S.
Discipline Code
The following lists the offenses to the Educational Code and actions to be taken by school personnel.
Contracts for violations of these offenses are in effect until the student’s class has graduated. These
offenses do not represent all the ways in which students can get into trouble. In cases not covered
here, the guidelines in the “General Discipline Guideline” on page 20 will be in effect. Violation of
Education Code 48900 could result in suspension or expulsion, depending on the situation. Law
mandates that the police be notified on certain violations and the school has no alternative other than
to file an incident report, and in some cases, a criminal report. The school will make an effort to
contact the parents on the day of the action.
Definition of “At School”
(Education Code 48900) A pupil shall not be suspended or expelled for any of the acts enumerated in
this section unless the act is related to a school activity or school attendance occurring within a school
under the jurisdiction of the superintendent of the school district or principal or occurring within any
other school district. A pupil may be suspended or expelled for acts that are enumerated in this section
and related to a school activity or school attendance that occur at any time, including, but not limited
to, any of the following:
(1) While on school grounds.
(2) While going to or coming from school.
(3) During the lunch period whether on or off the campus.
(4) During, or while going to or coming from, a school-sponsored activity.
Causes for Mandatory Expulsion
For the following offenses, both recommendation and expulsion are mandatory. Expulsion is for one
year. The existing list of mandatory expulsion offenses, found in Education Code 48915, is as follows:
1. Possessing, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm.
2. Brandishing a knife at another person.
3. Unlawfully selling a controlled substance.
4. Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or battery
5. Possessing an explosive of any kind.
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Disruption of School Activities
Students may not disrupt school activities or willfully defy the valid authority of supervisors, teachers,
and or administrators. DEFIANCE AND DISREPECTFUL BEHAVIOR TOWARDS SCHOOL PERSONNEL
WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. This also includes acts of confrontation and or provoking a fight.
1st Offense: Parent Conference, Suspend 1 period to 3 Days and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure
2nd Offense: 1-3 Day Suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Behavior Contract
3rd Offense: 3-5 Day Suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Violation of Behavior Contract,
Recommendation for Transfer to Alternative Education
Teacher Recommended Suspension
A teacher may suspend a student from his/her class for the remainder of the day and the day following
for any offense under Education Code 48900. A teacher will refer the student to the Principal or
designee for consideration of suspension. As soon as possible, the teacher will contact the
parent/guardian and arrange a parent/teacher conference regarding the suspension.
Fighting
Students may not threaten to cause, attempt to cause, or cause physical injury to another person.
Fighting will result in the following:
1st Offense: Suspend 1-3 days and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Behavior Contract, Possible
Police Contact, Possible Recommendation for Transfer to Alternative Education or
Expulsion
2nd Offense: Suspend 3-5 days, Violation of Behavior Contract, Police Contact, Recommendation for
Transfer to Alternative Education or Expulsion
Fires and Explosives (Including Fireworks)
Students are not to willingly set a fire, or discharge any incendiary device (all types of fireworks).
1st Offense: Suspend 1-3 days and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Behavior Contract, Police/Fire
Dept Contact, Restitution is Necessary, Possible Recommendation for Transfer to
Alternative Education or Expulsion
2nd Offense: Suspend 3-5 days, Behavior Contract, Police/Fire Dept Contact, Restitution is Necessary,
Recommendation for Transfer to Alternative Education or Expulsion
Forgery- Notes, Passes, or Leaving Permits
Students may not forge or knowingly use a forged note, pass, or leaving permit.
1st Offense: Parent Conference, Saturday School
2nd Offense: 1-3 Day Suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Behavior Contract
3rd Offense: 3-5 Day Suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Violation of Behavior Contract,
Recommendation for Transfer to Alternative Education
Weapons
Students are not to possess, sell or otherwise furnish any firearm, knife or other dangerous weapon at
school. There is a “zero tolerance” for weapons or perceived weapons.
1st Offense: Suspend 1-3 days and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Behavior Contract, Possible
Police Contact/Arrest, Possible Recommendation for Transfer to Alternative Education or
Expulsion
2nd Offense: Suspend 3-5 days, Violation of Behavior Contract, Possible Police Contact/Arrest,
Recommendation for Transfer to Alternative Education or Expulsion
Canine Detection
Woodlake High School utilizes a canine detection team to keep the campus free of illegal substances
and weapons. Random inspections of backpacks, cars, classrooms, lockers and other school facilities
will occur throughout the year. Possession of any illegal substances or weapon will result in
consequences as defined by the California Education Code and the WHS Discipline Code.
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Controlled Substances
School property may be inspected by the school authorities in the interest of maintaining the health
and safety of students. Searches for controlled substances, weapons, poisons, and missing property
are matters relating to health and safety and may be regarded as “reasonable” suspicion for inspection
by school personnel. A student’s personal property and belongings may be searched if reasonable
suspicion has been established that a student is in violation of items listed under ED. Code 48900.
Students are not to use, possess, or be under the influence of an intoxicant or controlled substance at
school. They may not possess paraphernalia at school. (It is unlawful to be in or visit a place where
any of the controlled substances or narcotic drugs referred to in the Health and Safety Code Section
11364 are illegally being smoked or used, when the person knows such an activity is occurring.)
1st Offense: Suspend 1-3 days and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Behavior Contract, Police
Contact, Enrollment in a Substance Abuse Program
2nd Offense: Suspend 3-5 days, Violation of Behavior Contract, Police Contact, Recommendation for
Expulsion
Tobacco
Use or possession of tobacco or tobacco products is not allowed at school or school sponsored events.
1st Offense: Suspend 1-3 days and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Behavior Contract
2nd Offense: Suspend 3-5 days, Violation of Behavior Contract, Recommendation for Transfer to
Alternative Education or Expulsion
Obscenity
Students shall not commit an obscene act, or engage in habitual profanity or vulgarity.
1st Offense: Suspend 1-3 days and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Behavior
Contract, Possible Police Contact, Possible Recommendation for Transfer to Alternative
Education or Expulsion
2nd Offense: Suspend 3-5 days, Violation of Behavior Contract, Possible Police Contact,
Recommendation for Transfer to Alternative Education or Expulsion
Theft
Students may not steal, attempt to steal or knowingly receive stolen school property or private
property.
1st Offense: Suspend 1-3 days and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Behavior
Contract, Police Contact, Restitution if Necessary, Possible Recommendation for Transfer
to Alternative Education or Expulsion
2nd Offense: Suspend 3-5 days, Violation of Behavior Contract, Police Contact, Restitution if
Necessary, Recommendation for Transfer to Alternative Education or Expulsion
Inappropriate use of School Computer 1st Offense: Warning from teacher, Parent Contact
2nd Offense: Referral to Office, Parent Conference, Behavior Contract, 2-Week Loss of Computer Use
3rd Offense: Suspend 1-3 days and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Violation of Behavior Contract,
Loss of computer use on campus for remainder of school year
SERIOUS MISUSE OF SCHOOL COMPUTERS CAN RESULT IN IMMEDIATE AND PERMANENT LOSS OF
COMPUTER PRIVILEDGES, SUSPENSION AND OR ALTERNATE DISCIPLINARY MEASURE
Gambling
Gambling or wagering at school campus is not acceptable.
1st Offense: Parent Conference, Saturday School
2nd Offense: 1-3 Day Suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Behavior Contract
3rd Offense: 3-5 Day Suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Violation of Behavior Contract,
Recommendation for Transfer to Alternative Education
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Vehicle Use
Students are not to use, drive, be a passenger or be in vehicles during school hours, including lunch,
without administrative approval.
1st offense: Parent Contact, Saturday School
2nd Offense: 1-3 Day Suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Behavior Contract
3rd Offense: 3-5 Day Suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure, Violation of Behavior Contract,
Recommendation for Transfer to Alternative Education
Loitering
According to law, no person shall be on school premises or adjacent areas except as a properly
enrolled student, unless he/she has first checked in with the administration. No students shall loiter
anytime during the school day in parking lots and/or on private/public property.
Cell Phone/Electronic Devices (Stereos, MP3’s, IPods, video games…etc)
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices including but not limited to, personal stereos or headsets, MP3’s
players, IPods, and video games, must be turned off and remain out of sight during school hours
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:15 p.m., including brunch and lunch. Students bringing cell
phones/Electronic Devices to school, do so at their own risk. WHS will not be responsible for any lost
or stolen cell phones and electronic devices. Students using Cell Phones and Electronic Devices during
school hours will have their device(s) removed from their possession for the remainder of the school
day and stored in the office. All components of the cell phone/Electronic Device(s) will be
submitted intact, including storage cards (SIM cards) and headphones. Students will have
their device returned to their parent/guardian only. Students who refuse to hand over the
electronic device(s) will be suspended and or imposed an Alternate Disciplinary Measure for
violation of Education Code 48900 Section K, willful defiance of school authority.
1st Violation- Device Confiscated, Parent Contact, Device returned to Parent
2nd Violation- Device Confiscated, Device returned to Parent, Saturday School, Behavior Contract
3rd Violation-Device Confiscated, Device returned to Parent, Violation of Behavior Contract, 1 Day
Suspension and or Alternate Disciplinary Measure
4th Violation- Device Confiscated, Device returned to Parent, 1-3 Day Suspension and or Alternate
Disciplinary Measure, Recommendation for Transfer to Alternative Education or Expulsion
Open Campus
As authorized by Education Code 44808.5, the Governing Board establishes an "open campus" at
district high schools. By allowing our students to leave campus during the lunch period, the Board
entrusts them with an opportunity to learn responsibility and demonstrate good citizenship. Students
shall not leave the school grounds at any other time during the school day without written
authorization of their parents/guardians and permission of school authorities. Students who leave
school without such authorization shall be classified as truant and subject to disciplinary action.
The privilege of open campus may be revoked from individual students for disciplinary reasons or
because of failure to maintain academic eligibility for extracurricular activities.
Hall Pass/Counseling Pass/Main Office & Administration Pass
During School hours, all students are to be in class at all times. Any student leaving his/her classroom
must have in their possession the designated “Hall Pass” Lanyard from the specific classroom/teacher.
Students leaving to or from the Counseling Office and or Administration/Main Office must also possess
the designated pass. Students that are wandering around campus and do not possess the appropriate
Hall Pass will result in being documented as “Truant” and assigned 4 hours of Saturday School.
Bicycle Policy
Bicycles are to be stored in designated bike rack areas. Students are responsible for bringing their own
personal locking device and making sure that their bicycle is properly locked and secured. WHS will not
be responsible for stolen bicycles. Students are to walk their bike while on school campus.
Skateboards/Roller Blades/Skates/ Scooters Policy
Skateboards, roller blades, skates and scooters are not to be brought to school. Riding them on
campus is strictly prohibited.
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WOODLAKE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Credit Requirements for a Woodlake High School Diploma
Students earn 5 credits for each semester class they pass unless otherwise specified.
REQUIRED COURSE WORK = 165 credits, ELECTIVES = 55 credits
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE WITH A WHS DIPLOMA = 220
English - 40 credits
English 9 CP, 9 Accelerated, 9, IET, or English SS
English 10 CP, 10 Honors, 10, IET, or English SS
English 11 CP, AP English Composition, Vocational English, IET, or English SS
English 12, AP English Literature, Vocational English, or English SS, ERWC
Mathematics - 30 credits
One year of Algebra I and two years of any other math class will meet this requirement.
Science – 20 Credits
Life Science (10) - Biology, Ag. Biology, Life Science, Food Science, two years of Ag. (Intro and
Ag. Science 2)
Physical Science (10) - Chemistry, Conceptual Physics, Physical Science, Ag. Physical Science
Social Studies – 30 Credits
World History(10), U.S. History(10), American Government(5), Economics(5)
Physical Education - 20 Credits
Two years are required. 10 credits must be taken in grades 9, 10, or 11. Up to one year of PE credit
can be earned by participation in 2 sport seasons, Mexican Folk Dance, Weight Lifting, or fall term
Tiger Marching Band after the completion of 2 terms of regular P.E.
Fine Arts/Foreign Language - 10 Credits
One year of Fine Arts (Music, Drama, Art, or Dance) or Foreign Language.
Non-Departmental-10 Credits
Health and Wellness (5) and Keyboarding (5)
Electives – 55 Credits Students can choose from classes in Agriculture, Art, Business, Child Development, Computers and
many others.
Youth Service Learning (YSL) - 5 Credits
To graduate from Woodlake High School each student has to complete 85 hours of YSL (volunteer
work) for which they will receive 5 semester credits toward graduation. The number of YSL hours
required for a student who transfers from another high school will be dealt with on a prorated basis. A
student may do all the YSL hours in one year, although it is recommended to spread the 85 hours over
the four years of high school. The 85 hours may be done in one single project or they may be done
from several projects. A student may begin doing YSL after 8th grade graduation. YSL projects may
be done as an individual, with another student or with a group of students. Eighty-five hours of
volunteer work are required. Hours are not done for pay, for family, or on school time. Community
Service projects must be approved before starting project(s).
Senior Exit Interview
All seniors are required to complete a Senior Exit Interview. Seniors are interviewed by adult
volunteers from the community and are required to dress professionally. The interview will include a
review of the student’s portfolio and questions about future plans and their high school experience.
Senior interviews will be scheduled in April or May of the student’s senior year.
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Portfolio Requirement
All students are required to complete a portfolio detailing their experiences while at Woodlake Union
High School and demonstrating they have met the Expected School-Wide Learning Results (ESLR’s).
Below is a list of expected outcomes for each year. Students who meet the expected outcomes yearly
will satisfy the portfolio requirement but students may go back and rework aspects already completed
at any time. EVERY STUDENT MUST PASS PORTFOLIO WITH 80% OR BETTER. Deadline for
Final Draft of Senior Portfolios is October of the students Senior Year.
Senior students, who fail to meet the September deadline, will be required to attend Tiger University
during the Fall Term of their senior year, until he/she completes the portfolio requirement.
It is the desire of WHS Staff to have every Senior Graduate; therefore, any senior, who fails to
complete the Senior Portfolio Requirements, by the end of the Fall Term, will be required to attend
Saturday School during the Spring Term. THE ULTIMATE FINAL DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS IS MARCH 15TH OF THE SPRING TERM. Seniors who fail to meet
this deadline will not be able to graduate on stage in June.
Seniors will be given the opportunity to complete his/her Senior Portfolio after March 15th; however,
the portfolio will be reviewed during the summer, followed by a scheduled date for a Senior Exit
Interview, prior to receiving a WHS Diploma.
Portfolio Expectations for Each Grade Level
9th Grade:
Review portfolio checklist
Have a usb/flashdrive in portfolio (labeled with name/portfolio and documents)
Work on Activities/Awards information Sheet (list all accomplishments)
Start Reference Sheet (list 2 people: one from school, one from the community)
Start resume
Select work to put in portfolio (at least one example for each ESLR)
Complete a Rationale Sheet for two examples of work in portfolio
Fill out and turn in a proposal for a YSL Project (22 hrs to be completed by end of yr.)
10th Grade:
Update usb/flash drive
Update Activities/Awards Information Sheet
Update Reference Sheet (add any recent employers or youth service learning supervisors)
Write Essay of Introduction
Review/add to collection of work examples for ESLR’s
Complete 2 additional Rationale Sheet for any new work added
Update Resume
Continue working on YSL hours (45 hrs. to be completed by end of year)
List 9th grade attendance percentage on Attendance Percentage Sheet
11th and 12th grade:
Update anything on usb/flash drive
Update Activities/Awards Information Sheet
Update Reference Sheet (there should be two from school, community, and work)
Update Essay of Introduction
Update Resume
Review/add to Collection of Work
Complete Rationale Sheets for any new work examples added(10 total)
Write a Thank You Letter
Write a Letter of Application
Continue working on YSL hours (65 hrs. to be completed by end of junior year and 85 by May
3rd of senior year)
Update Reference Sheets (total of 6 references)
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Obtain 3 Letters of Recommendation from adults who are not relatives
Review Collection of Work (2 for each ESLR)
Complete a Cover Sheet
Have 2 photocopies of personal I.D. (one with a picture)
Have a copy of WHS Transcripts
Use the Portfolio Checklist to ensure everything is completed
Include Book Project with Reflection
Complete Attendance Percentage Sheet
Complete Self-Evaluation of how well the ESLRs have been achieved
Complete an Application for Graduation
California High School Exit Exam
In order to graduate from WHS and receive a California high school diploma, each student completing
grade 12 must pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in addition to the meeting WHS
Graduation Requirements. This tests measures minimum standards in English and Math. Students
have the opportunity to take these tests beginning in the 10th grade year and each year thereafter
until they pass. Pupils only retake the section(s) they did not pass. Pupils will have one opportunity
their 10th grade year, three opportunities their 11th grade year, and five opportunities their 12th
grade year to pass this exam. Seniors who have not passed one or both portions of the test will be
enrolled in CAHSEE support classes. Students failing to pass the CAHSEE will not receive a diploma
but may choose to participate in the graduation ceremonies provided they meet WHS and School
Board approved requirements.
CAHSEE Incentives for Students Achieving 380+ on CAHSEE
Students that achieve Proficient or Advanced on both English and Math sections of CAHSEE will earn
the following privileges:
EVERY Friday Early Release Lunch during the 2013-2014 school year
Academic Recognition @ Renaissance Awards Assembly
Elective Course in 2013-2014
CAHSEE Medal that is to be worn at the graduation ceremony
California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE)
The California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) is a voluntary test that assesses
proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills taught in public schools. The test is
given in English only. You may take the CHSPE only if you meet one of the following requirements
on the test date:
1. You are at least sixteen years old
2. You have completed at least one academic year of the tenth grade
3. You are enrolled in the second semester of tenth grade
For additional information about the CHSPE and when it is offered, go to the following website:
www.cde.ca.gov/statetest/chspe
College Prep Requirements (A-G Requirements)
A. History/Social Science – 2 years required
B. English – 4 years required
C. Mathematics – 3 years required/4 years recommended
D. Laboratory science – 2 years required/3 years recommended
E. Language other than English – 2 years required/3 years recommended
F. Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year required
G. College Prep Elective- 1 year required
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Recommended College Preparatory Classes
The following courses at each grade level are recommended for students planning to enter college
after high school graduation.
FRESHMAN (9TH GRADE) SOPHOMORE (10TH GRADE)
English 9 CP or English 9 Accel.
Freshmen Core: -Drivers Ed., Health & Wellness
Physical Education (P.E.)
Algebra 1 or Geometry
Conceptual Physics
Foreign Language 1st yr.
Keyboarding & 2nd computer elective class
English 10 CP or English 10 Honors
World History
Geometry or Algebra 2
Biology or Ag Biology
Foreign Language 2nd yr.
Fine Arts Elective
Elective
JUNIOR (11TH GRADE) SENIOR (12TH GRADE)
English 11 CP or AP Composition
United States History
Algebra 2, Statistics or Pre-Calculus
Biology
Foreign Lang. 3rd yr., AP Span Lang
Elective / TCOVE
Elective
Elective
English 12 CP, AP English Lit 12, or ERWC
American Government, Economics
Statistics, Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus
Advanced Biology and/or H Physics
Foreign Lang. 4th yr., AP Spanish Lit.
Honors Advanced Composition
Elective/TCOVE
Elective
General Coursework Information & Policies
Credit Recovery/Advancement
The following are ways students can recover or advance their course credits. Students and their
parents are required to meet with a counselor and sign a contract to enroll in these options.
Summer School
Zero period
Cyber High (online courses)
COS Classes
Extra Community Service Hours (above the 85 required hours).
Concurrent/Dual Enrollment
“Dual credit” refers to the awarding of both high school and college credits for the same course.
In many cases, the high school awards double the credit for a college course, so that a one-semester
college course fulfills a year-long high school requirement. In California, the high school district and
the community college district governing boards can determine whether to award both high school and
college credit to students for dual enrollment courses (CA Education Code Section 76001).
Students who take college level coursework will be awarded high school credit based on the college
level units awarded. Every 1 unit college course = 3.3 high school credits with a cap of 10 high school
credits (equivalent to a yearlong high school course). The credits will be rounded down or up.
Example: 1 unit college course = 3 high school credits
2 unit college course = 7 high school credits
3 or more unit college course = 10 high school credits
College coursework which is transferable to Fresno State (refer to www.assist.org) will be awarded the
course credit on our 5.0 GPA scale. Non-transferable college coursework will be awarded our 4.0 GPA
scale.
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AP Courses/Policy
Students enrolling in AP coursework must adhere to the following requirements:
1. As a prerequisite to enrolling in an AP class, the student acknowledges in writing that they are
expected to take the AP exam in May.
2. The student may be required to occasionally attend class outside of regular school hours, or do
preparatory work during the summer or winter break
3. Any AP exam misconduct that constitutes a violation of AP test taking procedures or WHS
student handbook policies will result in WHS Honesty Policy consequences (see pg. 26)
Early Graduation Requests and Guidelines
Students intending to graduate prior to their expected graduation date must submit a formal request
for early graduation to the principal no later than the end of the semester preceding the student’s
proposed last semester. The early graduation request should include: 1) plans to complete the
graduation requirements, 2) a letter of parental support, 3) reasons for requesting early graduation,
and 4) future plans. The packet should be reviewed by the cabinet committee.
The high school principal and designated staff is responsible for careful review of each request. After
initial review, the high school principal will initiate a written recommendation in support of or in
opposition to the student’s request for early graduation. The principal will forward the student packet,
and his/her recommendation, to the district superintendent for vote by the District Board of Trustees.
The final decision rests with the Board of Trustees.
Students requesting early graduation must adhere to the following:
1. All district and state minimum subject and unit requirements must be successfully completed
prior to early graduation.
2. The students must have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.00.
3. Student will not be allowed to participate in any senior activities once no longer enrolled at
WHS.
Senior Privilege Requirements
Seniors may be granted senior privilege (approval to leave school) provided they meet the following
conditions:
1. Students must be enrolled in a COS class, be actively involved in an extra-curricular activity
that requires 10 or more hours per week of your time (verified by coach or advisor), or have a
job that requires you to work 10 or more hours per week (verified by a check stub or letter
from employer).
2. Student must be an 11 or 12th grader who is meeting the following criteria:
Appropriate number of units for their grade level
Finished or enrolled in all classes required by the state for graduation
Have passed both sections of the CAHSEE
At least 56 hours completed towards their Youth Service Learning requirement
11th graders may take 1 period of senior privilege only if enrolled in a college course
12th graders may take 2 periods of senior privilege if they meet criteria #1.
3. Parent meeting is mandatory to place student on a senior privilege contract and appropriate
signatures are obtained.
The parent is responsible for their child’s behavior and understands the requirements below. The
parent is responsible for their child’s safety during the time they are on Senior Privilege. If student has
permission to be on campus, all school rules apply. Below are Senior Privilege requirements and failure
to adhere to one or more of the following may result in withdrawal from senior privilege and or loss of
privilege to participate in the graduation ceremony:
Quits work, or extra-curricular activity, or a college class and fails to re-enroll in at Woodlake
High School within one week.
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Comes back on campus during Senior Privilege periods without prior permission from staff
and/or arrangements made by administration or counseling.
Senior Privilege students are not allowed to interact with WHS students during Senior Privilege
periods. In addition you are not allowed to interrupt regular instructional school activities.
Grade Change Policy
Only the teacher may submit a Grade Change Form. If the teacher is not available to make the grade
change, The Principal, Assistant Principal, or Designee may authorize the necessary change.
1. Grade change form must be signed by both teacher and Principal.
2. Form must be submitted to the Principal within 2 weeks after the end of the semester.
3. Grade change will be entered in to Power School by the Counseling Secretary and the Grade
Change Form will be placed in student’s cumulative file.
4. Counseling will also run a query of all “Incompletes” and the student will be notified of this
grade. The student will be informed to make up the Incomplete or the grade will change to an
“F” if this step is not done within two weeks of being notified.
Tiger University
During the school year, students will follow a special schedule one time per week to meet with their
designated Tiger University teacher. The following are the ideals of Tiger University:
Mission: Tiger University serves to plan and prepare WHS students for college and career
success beyond high school.
Purpose: Tiger University will provide an opportunity for staff and students to develop a
rapport that will enhance our students’ academic success through ongoing monitoring of
academic progress and portfolio requirements.
Grade Update: Students will be given a print out of grades twice per month, during Tiger
University. This report will purposefully keep students informed of their academic progress;
however, students must take personal responsibility to monitor their own academic
progress in each class daily. Students who fall below the academic expectations of a
minimum 2.0 GPA and or have more than one F will be required to attend after school Content
Tutorials to receive academic support/homework help to improve grades.
2013-2014 Tiger University Date
1st Semester 2nd Semester
August 21, 28 January 22
September 4,11 February 5, 26
October 2, 23 March 12
November 13 April 2, 23
December 4 May 21
2014 IMPORTANT DATES FOR JUNIORS Dates
Junior Portfolios must be turned into TU teachers Wed April 23th
TU Teachers will return Graded Portfolios to Students Wed May 21th
2013-2014 IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIORS Dates
Senior Portfolios due to Counseling (Final Draft) Wed October 2, 2013
Senior Exit Interviews will be in the Memorial Building Fri April 4th & 11th , 2014
Community Service hours must be completed and turned Fri May 2rd , 2014
into Counseling
Grade Level Designation
The Counseling office will track student’s credits. Students will be promoted up to 11th grade
regardless of the number of credits earned, however, in order to have a senior designation, students
must have 180 credits. Students under the 180 credits will remain at 11th grade status until they can
recover credits by completing zero period or Cyber High.
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Homework/Make-Up Work Policies by Department
Science Department Policies
Homework Policy
Students will be expected to complete homework as assigned.
Late homework turned in after the class period in which it is due up to 1 day late will receive
credit at 30% off of total correct for a maximum of 70% on the late assignment.
No late homework will be accepted after 1 day late.
Students who were absent will have the same amount of time to complete homework as days
of which they were absent.
Make Up Work/Tests
It is the student’s responsibility to seek out and retrieve all subject material that was missed
and complete it promptly.
Students will be given the number of days they were gone to make up assignments when they
return from absence. (ex. absent for three days=missed work must be turned in three days
after your return to class)
Students will have exactly one week from the date of the missed test to make up the
assessment. Students who do not make up their test within the allotted time will receive a
zero.
All test makeup’s are to be done on the student’s free time (before or after school) when
convenient for the teacher, by appointment.
Teacher will not be responsible for pursuing student to make up any missed assignments/tests.
Student needs to make an appointment with teacher.
English Department Policies
All work is expected to be submitted to the teacher on the assigned due date.
Students have one week from the time of the due date to submit late work for up to 1/2 credit.
Social Science Department Policies
Missed Work
Students will have one week from the time of their return to make-up any work that was
missed. It is the responsibility of the student to collect the work he or she missed.
Late Work
Late work will be accepted based on the instructors policy stated in the syllabus.
Quizzes and Benchmarks
Student must complete an hour of tutorial prior to taking the quiz or benchmark
Students that score 69% and lower are the only students eligible for make-up on PMA’s
Quizzes and benchmarks are to be made up prior to the next quiz or benchmark
Written exams may be used as substitute for any and all quizzes and benchmarks
The Final Exam may not be re-taken
Math Department Policies
Homework
Students are expected to complete all routine homework the day it is assigned returning each
assignment for discussion and grading the following class period.
Teachers may calculate homework grades daily, weekly, or periodically. Homework grades are
final – there is no makeup for homework.
Makeup Work
Excused absences (school wide policy), students have a two day grace period for each day of
an excused absence.
All other late work (excluding routine homework) will be given a reduced grade at the discretion
of the teacher who will consider the circumstances which caused the tardy assignment and the
nature of the assignment. No late work will be accepted after 3 weeks have elapsed from the
due date.
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Retests
Many tests and quizzes can be retaken for an improved grade. Each teacher will decide which
tests and quizzes will be eligible for retakes. Generally, tests and quizzes can be retaken if they
are not a term final, district wide assessment, benchmark test, or a test developed by outside
sources such as the spring CST exams.
The number of retests allowed per term and what weight is given for successful completion of a
retest will be determined by the Teacher. A course retest policy will be outlined in the coarse
syllabus.
Foreign Language Policies
If a student has an excused or verified absence from school, they will be allowed to complete all
assignments that were missed during their absence from class. It is the student’s responsibility
to request, obtain and complete the missed work, quizzes, projects or exams their first day
back from missing class.
Students have 2 days for each verified or excused absence to complete the class assignments,
quizzes, projects or exams, if they do not satisfactorily complete the class assignments,
quizzes, projects or exams during the allotted time, the score for every assignment, quiz,
project and exam will be recorded as a “0” (zero) in the teacher’s grade book.
No make-up work/late-work will be accepted if a student has an unverified, unexcused, or cut
absence recorded on their attendance for days missed in class.
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Top 10 Students
The top ten students are selected based on their overall (over all 4 years) GPA. GPA is weighted for
AP, Honors, or college level courses. There could be multiple students for each ranking. The GPA
considered is rounded to the nearest hundredth place(ex: 4.02). The following criteria must be met to
qualify for top ten:
-Meet A-G requirements
-Must be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony
-Must meet all WHS graduation requirements
AVID Honors Graduate
Have a 3.5 overall G.P.A.
Have been enrolled in AVID a total of 4 years (8 terms)
Meet the UC a-g requirements
Must have taken the SAT or ACT
Must take the ELM/EPT or Subject A Exam tests unless you meet the required test scores
Must be or have been in CSF at least one term each year from grades 10-12
Must have completed or be currently enrolled in eight terms (4 classes) of Honors or AP courses
Graduate With Honors
The Graduate with Honors program is offered by Woodlake Union High School to increase academic
motivation, broaden university admission options, provide access to competitive majors, prepare for
college admission exams, and develop strong academic background. To qualify as a Graduate with
Honors, a student must:
- Complete all prescribed courses in grades 9-12
- Receive no more than 4 semester grades of C in the prescribed
course of study. Only original grades will be included.
- Receive a grade of C or higher in all courses, grades 9-12 (no
grade of D or F in any course)
- Turn in completed application to counseling by May 15th.
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Prescribed Course of Study to Graduate With Honors
Subject Courses
English 4 years of CP or Honors/AP English or AVID 12 seminar.
Advanced
Math
4 years-Geometry CP or Honors, Algebra 2CP or Honors,
Pre-Calculus CP or Honors, Statistics, AP Calculus
Science 3 years minimum including-Biology, Chemistry, Conceptual
Physics, Human Biology, AP Biology and/or Honors Physics
Foreign
Language
3 years of same language or 2 years each of 2 different
languages.
Social Science 3 years
Fine Arts 1 year
California Scholarship Federation
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is a national and honorary club, whose members have met
specific academic requirements. Membership recognizes academic effort and achievement.
Membership requirements are based on both grade point average and points, which are computed
from the courses taken during the semester. Students must apply each eligible term for membership.
Students who qualify six times during their sophomore to senior years (one of these must be earned
during the senior year) are awarded Life Membership. In addition, the student is bestowed the gold
tassels of excellence, which are worn during graduation commencements. Students must have a
minimum of 10 points to qualify and is calculated as follows:
A = 3 CSF Points
B = 1 CSF Points
C = 0 CSF Points
A grade of “D” or “F” in any course during the term automatically debars membership.
Renaissance
The purpose of the Renaissance program is to recognize students who are achieving academic
excellence with tangible incentives, rewards, and recognition. Renaissance Award assemblies are held
at the end of each term.
Award Criteria
Gold Tiger Must have a GPA of 4.0 or better during the previous semester
Silver Tiger Must have a GPA of 3.5 to 3.99
Bronze Tiger Must have a GPA of 3.0 to 3.49
Academic Athlete Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher while being involved in athletics
Most Improved Highest Increase in GPA
Top Tiger Perfect attendance, superior attitude
Top Ten Ranked in the top ten of their class
Positive Attitude Chosen by the teachers for the student’s superior attitude
Perfect Attendance Students missed no class periods the previous semester
Above and Beyond Students involved in extracurricular activities while on the honor roll
CAHSEE Super Star Students who score 380+ on the CAHSEE in 10th Grade Yr in both ELA & Math
CST Mega Star Students who score Proficient or Advanced on all CST’s
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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
School Sports ◊Swimming ◊Cross Country ◊Football ◊Girls Volleyball
◊Softball ◊Golf ◊Baseball ◊Tennis
◊Soccer ◊Wrestling ◊Basketball ◊Track
School Clubs/Activities ◊Interact Club ◊Leadership ◊Band/Choir Club
◊Key Club ◊ELD Club ◊Block “W”
◊Academic Decathlon ◊Maya Club ◊Future Farmers of America
◊BBLA/DECA (Business) ◊Art Club ◊Fellowship of Christian Athletes
◊California Scholastic Federation ◊Drama ◊Career Day Committee
◊Mexican Folk Dance ◊Math Club ◊Associated Student Body
◊Roots ‘N’ Shoots ◊Cheer Club ◊Chess/Board Game Club
◊Readers Make Readers Book Club ◊GSA ◊Lighthouse Club
◊Friday Night Live ◊Mock Trial ◊Science Olympiads
◊Tiger Fusion
ATTITUDE
The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.
Attitude to me is more important than facts.
It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances,
than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do.
It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill.
It will make or break a company…a church…a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will
embrace for that day.
We cannot change our past.
We cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way.
We cannot change the inevitable.
The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have,
And that is our attitude…
I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.
And so it is with you…we are in charge of our Attitudes.
By Charles Swindoll
“A man or woman can be as great as he or she wants to be. If you believe in yourself and
have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are
willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are
worthwhile, it can be done.”
-Vince Lombard
WHS TIGERS HAVE PRIDE IN SELF, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY!
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Student Planner
A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT IS ORGANIZED. Using this planner every day will not only keep you
organized by keeping track of your daily assignments, important dates, …etc but will also encourage
the development of an essential routine needed for success in College and Career.
Sample Planner Entry
Use this planner to record:
Daily homework assignments for every class
Dates of tests and quizzes
Important dates, meetings, social activities, appointments, …etc
Semester 1 Class Schedule
Semester 2 Class Schedule
Per Monday August 4
1 Do vocabulary on pg. 24
2 Math problems # 1-25 odd on pgs 12-13
3 Review for quiz tomorrow Aug 5th
4 Finish history worksheet 1-3
5 Continue working on Sci. project, due Aug 9
6 Read pgs 14-18, do all questions on pg 18
Important Reminders/Dates
Dr. Appointment 5pm, Tues Aug 5th
School Dance Fri Aug 9th, 7-11pm, 50’s Theme
Per Subject Teacher Room#
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This planner will help manage your
time and keep you organized!
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Per. Monday August 19
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