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Transforming lives, changing futures Student Handbook 2016-2017 SUPERSTITION SUPERSTITION HIGH SCHOOL 10222 E Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ 85208 Phone: (480)472-9650 Fax: (480)472-9660 Hours of Operation: 7:30am-4:00pm FLEX Lab Hours: 8:00 am –3:00pm & 4:00pm-8:00pm Monday-Friday Saturday School 8:00 am-3:00 pm MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Superstition High School is to provide opportunities for life-long success in a safe and respectful environment that embraces the diverse needs of our students while developing self confidence, academic excellence, and pride. Lilia Gomez-Napier Principal Table of Contents Principal’s Message ………………………………………………………….………….1 Superstition 2016-2017 School Calendar ………………………………………..2 Superstition 2016-2017 Bell Schedule …………………………………………….3 Superstition Expectation Matrix ………………….………………………………….4-5 Superstition Special Programs ……………………………………………………….6 Superstition Expectations for Behavior …………………………………………….7 Superstition Information & Guidelines …………………………………………….8-10 District Dress and Grooming Standards …………………………………………..11-12 District Anti Bullying ……………………………………………………………………..13-14 District Guidelines for Student Behavior ………………………………………….. Insert AVID Cornell Notes ………………………………………………………………………15-17 Daily Planner …………………………………………………………………………….. 18 Principal’s Message “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela Welcome Bulldogs to the 2016-17 school year! On behalf of the faculty and staff at Superstition, I would like to welcome you to the new school year! Whether you are here working on transitioning back to your home school, recovering credits or part of our East Valley Academy FLEX program, we are committed to your success and will continue to work hard every day to ensure that we provide a welcoming and caring environment in which you can achieve your dreams! This year we will continue to set expectations and build positive behaviors through our system-wide program of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Throughout the year you will be reminded to be respectful, responsible, and safe through PBIS lessons, school-wide activities, and classroom reinforcement. We are also very excited this year to offer a service learning project for every club. Service to others is an important part of who we are at Superstition and our Service Learning Club has worked hard to promote the importance of service to our community. Club time will be every Friday and is a wonderful time for us to meet and promote a positive school culture and school pride. Wishing you a very successful school year! Respectfully: Mrs. Gomez-Napier Principal, Superstition High School 1 2016-2017 School Calendar Fall August 10, 2016……………………………..……………Wednesday……………………………………......…Semester begins September 5, 2016……………………….............…… Monday…………….…………………………..Labor Day - No School September 14, 2016 ………………………………….…Wednesday….…….…………………..…………10 a.m. - Late Start October 7, 2016……………………………………….……Friday…………………………….End of 1st qtr.-12:30 p.m. release October 10-14, 2016………………………………………..……………………………………………………….October break October 17, 2016……………………………………..…. Monday…………………..……………………………. School resumes November 2, 2016…………………………………….... Wednesday……….……………..….…………… 10 a.m. – Late Start November 11, 2016……………………………….……. Friday…………………………………… Veterans day - No School November 24-25, 2016 ………………………………………………………………………………………..Thanksgiving break December 19-20, 2016…………………………………………………………………..……End of sem. – 12:30 p.m. release December 21, 2016 – Jan. 3, 2017………………………………………………………..…… Winter break – No School Spring January 4, 2017………………………………………………Wednesday…………………………………………Semester begins January 16, 2017…………...………………………..…… Monday…...........…………….Civil Right/MLK Day – No School February 15, 2017…………………………………………Wednesday…………………..………………….. 10 a.m. – Late start February 20, 2017…………………………………………...Monday….…………....…………... Presidents’ day – No School March 10, 2017……………………………….……………Wednesday.……….…………End of 3rd qtr. – 12:30 p.m. release March 13-17, 2017………………………………………………………..…………………………………….…Spring Break March 20, 2017……………………………………………. Monday …….……..……..………………………..School resumes April 5, 2017……………………………….…….…..….…..Wednesday…….……..……………………………10 a.m.—Late start April 14, 2017…………………………………………..….Friday……………………….…………… Spring Holiday—No School May 24-25, 2017……………………………………………………….. …………….End of Sem. – 12:30 p.m. release 2 2016-2017 Bell Schedule *Late Late Start Dates @ 10:00AM: September 14 November 2 February 15 April 5 *Early Release Dates @ 12:30PM Daily Schedule Jr. High School M,T,Th,F Per 3: 10:00-10:45 (45) Per 4: 10:50-11:30 (40) Per 5: 11:35-12:15 (40) Lunch: 12:15-12:45 (30) Per 6: 12:50-1:35 (45) Per 7: 1:40-2:30 (50) Per 8: 2:35-3:00 (25) October 7 March 10 Jr. High School Jr. High School High School M,T,Th,F M,T,Th,F M,T,Th,F Per 2: 8:00-9:00 (60) Per 4: 9:05-10:00 (55) Per 6: 10:05-11:00 (55) Per 7: 11:05-12:00 (55) Lunch: 12:00-12:30 (30) High School M,T,Th,F Per 2: 10:00-10:45 (45) Per 3: 10:50-11:40 (50) Lunch: 11:40-12:10 (30) Per 4: 12:15-1:35 (80) Per 5: 1:40-3:00 (80) *No breakfast served *All students checkin to Per 1 for announcements High School M,T,Th,F Per 2: 8:00-9:00 (60) Per 3: 9:05-10:00 (55) Per 4: 10:05-11:00 (55) Per 5: 11:05-12:00 (55) Lunch: 12:00-12:30 (30) *Buses will leave at 12:30pm *Breakfast and lunch served *All students check-in to Per 1 for announcements Per 1: 8:00-8:25 (25) Per 2: 8:30-9:20 (50) Per 3: 9:25-10:15 (55) Per 4: 10:20-11:15 (55) Per 5: 11:20-12:15 (55) Lunch: 12:15-12:45 (30) Per 6: 12:50-1:35 (45) Per 7: 1:40-2:30 (50) Per 8: 2:35-3:00 (25) Per 1: 8:00-8:50 (50) Per 2: 8:55-10:15 (80) Per 3: 10:20-11:40 (80) Lunch: 11:40-12:10 (30) Per 4: 12:15-1:35 (80) Per 5: 1:40-3:00 (80) Jr. High School High School Wed. Late Start Wed. Late Start Per 2: 8:30-9:20 (50) Per 3: 9:25-10:15 (50) Per 4: 10:20-11:15 (55) Per 5: 11:20-12:15 (55) Lunch: 12:15-12:45 (30) Per 6: 12:50-1:35 (45) Per 7: 1:40-2:30 (50) Per 8: 2:35-3:00 (25) Per 1: 8:30-8:50 (20) Per 2: 8:55-10:15 (80) Per 3: 10:20-11:40 (80) Lunch: 11:40-12:10 (30) Per 4: 12:15-1:35 (80) Per 5: 1:40-3:00 (80) Final Exams- Early Release @12:30PM Final Exams- Early Release @12:30PM Tue. 12/20/16 and Thur 5/25/17 Mon. 12/19/16 and Wed 5/24/17 Jr. High School Per 6: 8:00-9:55 (115) Per 7: 10:05-11:00 (55) Per 8: 11:05-12:00 (55) Lunch: 12:00-12:30 (30) Jr. High High School Per 2: 8:00-9:00 (60) Per 3: 9:05-10:00 (55) Per 4: 10:05-11:00 (55) Per 5: 11:05-12:00 (55) Lunch: 12:00-12:30 (30) Per 2: 8:00-9:55 (115) Per 3: 10:05-12:00 (115) Lunch: 12:00-12:30 (30) 3 * All students check-in to Per 1 for announcements High School Per 4: 8:00-9:55 (115) Per 5: 10:05-12:00 (115) Lunch: 12:00-12:30 (30) SUPERSTITION HICH SCHOOL E•peclallon Nal•I• Following staff directions Using appropriate language Use inside voice Actively participate Waiting your turn to speak Stay until dismissed. Stay until dismissed Staying on task Use equipment & material Be on time a p-propriately Have materials out and ready Hands and feet to self to learn Following staff directions Taking ownership of your action Sitting correctly in seats Cleaning up after yourself Respecting boundaries and Stay until dismissed. per-sonal space Staying in assigned area Use stairs and ramps appropri-ately Hands & Feet to self Use equipment & materials ap-propriately Hands and feet to self Use equipment & materials ap-propriately Cleaning up after yourself Using appropriate language Following staff directions Put trash & equipment appropriately Staying in assigned area Following staff directions Put trash & equipment away ap-propriately Wait your turn Use appropriate language Using polite manners Use inside voices Put trash away appropriately Taking only what is yours Use appropriate language Using polite manners Using appropriate language Use inside voices Stay in assigned area . in mg your own busmess ap-propna . te 1 y Ignoring inappropriate behavior Hands and ",eet to se If Sign in/Sign out appropriately Staying in your assigned area ,,..c,;,·;c:·:.··.·.,•.a=.·,.·.·.;,;oc.·c;·...•.• 4 Throw away your trash Flush toilet Respect privacy of others Be quick Throw away trash Flush toilet Wash hands Respect privacy of others Report problems Be quick Throw away trash Flush toilet Wash hands Respect privacy of others Report problems Follow adult directions Inside voices Exit/Enter appropriately Staying in seat Use appropriate language Stay in seat Getting on & off at assigned stop Be at bus stop on time Stay in seat Exit/Enter appropriately SUPERSTITION HIGH SCHOOL Behaulo, Definitions MINOR PROBLEM I DEFINITIONS Student wears clothing that is not within the dress code guidelines outlined in the student handbook, such as wearing a hat, hood up, pants low, clothes with offensive designs or writing, etc. Student engages in low-intensity, inappropriate disruption such as noises, rocking chair, tapping pencil, blurting out, yelling, out-of-seat behavior., etc. Disregard to school-wide expectations. Examples: inappropriate voice, taking turns, bringing drinks other than sealed Gatorade or water, using cell phones during instructional time. Student does not tell the truth or withholds information from staff. Student engages in non-serious, but inappropriate physical contact such as not keeping hands to self, playing roughly on playground, picking up others, public display of affection. Student engages in low-intensity misuse of property such as writing on books, destroying school supplies or property, using computers/ cell phones/video improperly, tagging. Student engages in brief or low-intensity failure to respond to adult requests. Example: when asked to do something, student says "No, I don't want to: Student engages in minor acts of stealing. Example: takes school supplies or personal items from another student or staff member. Student falls asleep in class. Student ditches class, does not go to assigned class or activity, is out of class without a pass or permission from a staff member, is out of class for an unreasonable amount of time, misuse hall passes, is tardy to class. Student delivers verbal messages that include swearing, name calling, threats, sexual in nature, or use of words in an inappropriate way that is directed at someone. Student engages in actions involving serous physical contact where injury may occur. Example: hitting, punching, throwing objects, etc. Student engages in continuous refusal, to follow directions, talks back, and/or delivers socially rude interactions. Student engages in continuous verbal or non- verbal displays of rudeness or discourtesy such as inappropriate gestures, arguing, yelling, etc. Student delivers disrespectful messages (verbal or gestural) to another person that includes threats and intimidation, obscene gestures, pictures or written notes. 5 Special Programs Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports –PBIS The main focus of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is to provide a clear system for all expected behavior; we cannot assume that everyone’s beliefs are similar. Through PBIS, we will work to create and maintain a productive, safe environment in which ALL school community members have clear expectations and understand their role in the educational process. Be respectful - Be responsible - Be safe. Project Success Project Success is a series of eight district mandated classes for students who have had a drug or alcohol infraction. They are offered on our campus during school hours and are also available to students who are in need of drug and alcohol counseling. See Mr. Hopaczylo in the counseling office for more information. Student Assistance Program—SAP Mesa Public Schools (MPS) District recognizes that students who are concentrating on personal problems cannot focus on school attendance and academic success. Therefore, we provide comprehensive services for families in crises, as well as preventative services. Students may be referred to the SAP program by teachers if they are in need of counseling in the areas of anger management/coping, substance user/abuser group, grief, sharing group, and bullying. If you are a student and would like more information, please see Mr. Hopaczylo in the counseling office. FLEX at Superstition— A satellite program of East Valley Academy Superstition High School now includes a choice program for students to complete their High School Diploma. The FLEX program is designed to help students earn an MPS High School Diploma on a flexible schedule. We offer a flexible block schedule that enables students to enroll throughout the year. All FLEX classes are online at our campus. Students must log in 20 hours a week on campus to remain enrolled. Students must be 17 years or older and be 7 credits or less from graduating. This program is not open to students referred to Superstition for discipline. Academic Intervention/RTI All success students at Superstition will be assigned a daily academic intervention class. Academic intervention lessons will reinforce essential skills in math, reading, and writing; give students conference time with their assigned teacher; and allow for make-up work to be completed. Students in AI will learn OBIS expectations through a variety of lessons. Clubs will meet every Friday during RTI. The following is a list of our clubs; Leadership club/ STORM, Anime, Gamers, FLEX lab, Intramurals, Art, Music, and Student Council. 6 Expectations for Behavior Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe DRESS CODE Students who do not comply with dress code will be given opportunity to change or call home. Excessive dress code violation may result in further disciplinary action. DRUGS/ALCOHOL/DISTRIBUTION 1st Offense– 5 days suspension with mandatory Project Success classes 2nd Offense– 10 days suspension FIGHTING 1st Offense– 10 day suspension 2nd offense– Referral to Hearing Officer for possible long term suspension CELL PHONES Cell phones must be our of sight and turned off during instructional time. 1st Offense– Warning 2nd Offense– Cell phone is collected by teacher and returned to student at the end of the hour. 3rd Offense– Cell phone is turned in to the office and parent must pick up cell phone. Any violation after the first offense will result in parent/guardian notification. Parent/Guardian must pick up the phone. Students who refuse a request for their cell phone from a teacher or staff member will be subject to disciplinary action. Excessive cell phone violation may result in further disciplinary action. HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING Physical or psychological abuse of another student by means of verbal or physical threats, intimidation, insults, or other aggressive behavior are not permitted. These violations include abuse based upon race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability; as well as, forcing a student to risk or suffer physical or mental harm or degradation to join, participate or remain in a school-affiliated organization. Any type of harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying will not be tolerated. Students are expected to report LEAVING CAMPUS WITHOUT PERMISSION We are a closed campus to all students from 8am-3pm. Students who leave and come back on campus are searched, parents are notified, and disciplinary action is taken. FLEX students that leave during the school day may not return until the 4pm session. TABACCO/E CIGARETTE VIOLATION The use, distribution, or possession of a tobacco product or paraphernalia, including an electronic cigarette are not permitted. Students in violation will be subject to school and police disciplinary action. Students under the age of 18 will be cited by police. Note: All other school infractions not listed here are listed in the Guidelines for Student Behavior located at the back of the student handbook. 7

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