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HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL

HOME OF THE BULLDAWGS

2015/2016

39055 25th Street West

Palmdale, CA 93551

Phone #: (661) 538-0304

Fax: (661) 538-0405

Website: www.hhs.org

This handbook is designed to provide an overview of Highland High

School and is intended to explain the basic policies and procedures. Please

use it to become familiar with the guidelines, services, and opportunities

provided by the school. Students are accountable for the information

contained in this handbook. If you have any further questions, you are

welcome to contact a counselor, staff member, or administrator.

http://www.hhs.org/

ADMINISTRATION

Principal Mr. Ford

Assistant Principal Mrs. Nickols

Vice Principal – Athletics Mr. D’Errico

Vice Principal – Activities Mrs. Johnston

Vice Principal – Special Education Mr. Bernard

Head Counselor Mrs. Moya

Director of Athletics Mr. Vierra

Director of Security Mr. Thompson

Welcome back, Bulldogs!

It’s great to welcome everyone back. We’re looking forward to a new school

year, and invite everyone to be an active participant in the Highland High School

community. Whether you are a student, parent or member of the larger Bulldog

community, we hope that you will plan to get involved: Join a club, attend an

event, or volunteer. Check our website regularly at www.highlandhs.org for

important dates and information. Listen to our phone messages for important

announcements; or just give us a call and we’ll keep you informed. We are

committed to working together with the entire Bulldog community to provide the

best possible educational experience for every Highland student. Thanks in

advance for your support. GO DAWGS!

Stephen E. Ford, Principal

Highland High School

http://www.highlandhs.org/

MISSION STATEMENT

HHS will empower students to use knowledge, skills, and strategies to become

productive members of society who use higher level thinking.

VISION STATEMENT

Each Member of the Highland High School Community

Commits to Personal and Academic Excellence

Takes Responsibility for His or Her Actions

Collaborates with Others

Respects One Another

Understands His or Her Own Value to the School Community

Develops and Demonstrates Leadership Skills

Communicates Effectively

Ensures a Safe and Clean Environment

Welcomes Outside Community Involvement and Contributions

Engages in Ongoing Self-Assessment and Reflection

Adapts to New Challenges

EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS (ESLR)

CITIZENSHIP

HHS graduates will know and appreciate their duties as citizens, by

making responsible, well-informed decisions and by participating in civic

processes.

LEADERSHIP

HHS graduates have the opportunity to acquire leadership skills enabling

them to become responsible, goal-oriented, solution-minded leaders who

can make appropriate decisions.

ACCOMPLISHED

HHS graduates will be self-directed life-long learners who use critical

thinking, academic skills, and technology to evaluate information.

SOCIAL EQUITY

HHS graduates will show respect, be tolerant and thrive in a diverse

community, and will succeed in a global marketplace.

SKILLFULL

HHS graduates will demonstrate effective communication through their

reading, writing, listening, speaking and technology skills.

ACADEMIC POLICIES

COUNSELING AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 538-0304 EXT.376

Highland High School has six Counselors and two Pupil Services Technicians to

provide daily support services. Office hours are 7:00 am until 3:30 pm. Please

call 538-0304 ext. 382 to speak to the Counselor of the Day.

A – Z All 9th Grade Bess Silverston

A – Co 10th – 12th Grade Elinor Kun

Cr - Gom 10th – 12th Grade Rika Moya

Gon – Mam 10th – 12th Grade Angela Robertson

Man – Ri 10th – 12th Grade Gwen Shim

Ro – Z 10th – 12th Grade Ricardo De La Pena

CLASS CHANGE PROCEDURE

The Counselors have made every effort to place students in courses, or alternate

courses, selected during spring registration. Course offerings were determined

based on these selections. Opportunities to change schedules will be based on

available open seats. Time and dates for schedule changes will be announced

after the first week of classes. Please check the school website for updated

information about class changes.

AT NO TIME WILL LUNCHES OR TEACHERS BE CHANGED!

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION/ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT

It is the intent of the Board of Trustees that each student progresses at least at a

normal rate of earning credits throughout their four years of high school. Mastery

of content in the first and second year of high school is essential to student success.

Every effort should be made at the comprehensive high schools to support students

who are having difficulty with academic progress during these years. Students who

are behind in credits will be given opportunities to access support and alternatives

as appropriate.

Supplemental instructional services will include tutoring, summer school &

enrichment. Tutoring programs will be available to those students in danger of

failing. Summer School will provide direct, systematic, and intensive

supplemental instruction to students, in any grade level, who have not met core

content benchmarks or who have failed core classes.

Third- and fourth-year students who continue to fail classes will be referred to

programs for achieving graduation. These options may include on-site

continuation programs or referral to a Continuation School and/or Adult

Education, if appropriate. Third- and fourth-year students who cannot graduate

without alternative placement may be required to move into an appropriate

alternative program.

Credit Guidelines for a Successful Graduation at Comprehensive

High Schools

Year in School Beg. Of First

Semester

Beg. Of Second

Semester

Third Year 110 140

Fourth Year 170 200

PROGRESS/REPORT CARDS

Current student grade and attendance progress is available on PowerSchool. To

login to the student/parent portal go to www.highlandhs.org and click on

“PowerSchool login.” Due to budget restrictions, students will hand carry the

progress reports. Final report cards are available on PowerSchool or upon request

only. Below is the Progress and Report Card Schedule:

Progress Report 09/09/15 Report Card 10/13/15




(Dates may be subject to change.)

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Citizenship grades for extra- and co-curricular activities are determined by a

composite of all classroom teachers' grades. Students who receive three or more

"U's" in citizenship at a grading period are ineligible for participation in school

activities, athletics, and/or graduation (prom, graduation, Homecoming dances,

etc.)

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION/CSF

A student must apply for CSF membership each semester that she/he qualifies.

Qualification is based on the previous semester's grades in specific courses. (A

high GPA in college preparatory courses does not automatically admit or enroll

the student.) Students who qualify for CSF must fill out an application and

submit it to the CSF Advisor along with the membership fee (again, each

qualifying semester). For the “Gold Seal Bearer" status accorded to graduating

seniors, students must qualify a minimum of four out of six semesters in grades

10, 11, and 12. (The last semester must be completed in the senior year.) For

more information, see the CSF Advisor, Marie Godde.

TESTING CALENDAR

SAT www.collegeboard.com

PSAT Wednesday, October 14, 2015

ASVAB Thursday, November 5, 2015

A.P. May 2016

A.C.T. www.actstudent.org

I.B. May 2016

All other testing dates will be announced.


http://www.collegeboard.com/

http://www.actstudent.org/

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS and STANDARDS OF PROFICIENCY

The minimum requirements for graduation from high school as adopted by the

Board of Trustees of the Antelope Valley Union High School District are as

follows:

REQUIRED SUBJECTS NO. OF UNITS NO. OF YEARS

English 9, 10, 11, 12 40 4

Mathematics 30 3

Science 20 2

Physical Science 10 1

Biology/Life 10 1

Social Science 30 3

World History 10 1

U.S. History 10 1

Civics/Economics 10 1

Fine Arts or Foreign

Language

10 1

Healthful Living 10 1

Physical Education 20 2

Electives 70

TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 230

A-G COURSE LIST FOR 2015-2016:

The A-G Course List is a list of courses that meet the requirements for admission

to the University of California. The list is available in the Counseling Office and

on the website – www.highlandhs.org.

GRADUATION EXERCISES PARTICIPATION POLICY

A diploma is a certificate that merits pride in the accomplishments of a student.

Students earn a diploma through hard work and dedication to their education.

The graduation ceremony is designed to celebrate those achievements. The

graduation ceremony is a privilege for all seniors, and the principal or principal’s

designee shall retain the right to remove a student from the ceremony that has

been found to violate the California Education Code, or the standard behavior

expectations for students at Highland High School. Students may also be

removed from the graduation ceremony if they have three (3) or more

unsatisfactory citizenship marks on their last grading period report card. The

dates for senior finals, senior check out and graduation practice will be

determined by February, 2016 (dates are subject to change).

TRANSCRIPTS AND RECORDS

The Registrar's Office is located in the Guidance Office in the Main Building.

All official transcripts need to be ordered through exchange.parchment.com

(parchment®exchange,docufide®,avow). The website has a $5.00 fee for all

official transcripts. Official transcripts may be mailed to the college of your

choice or to your home. Do not open the envelope! Once the envelope is

opened, the transcript is invalid.


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INSPECTION OF RECORDS

Pupil records are available for review during regular school hours. Requests for

access should be directed to the appropriate vice principal and must be granted

within five (5) days from the date of the request. (Education Code 49069)

STUDENT RECORDS - HOLDING FOR DAMAGES

The records of students owing charges shall be forwarded to any school or

District requesting such records, with the written notification to said school or

District that all grades, transcripts, and diplomas are to be withheld until payment

of the charges owed to the Antelope Valley Union High School District is

received. (Education Code 48904; 48904.3)

ATTENDANCE POLICIES

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Any absence must be verified and cleared by the parent or guardian within five

(5) schools days of the absence. Contact the Attendance Office at (661) 538-

0304:

LAST NAME: A – K Dial “1” L - Z Dial “2”

ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS

Regular attendance is an important part of student academic success. Students

with unexcused absences may be denied access to make-up work. Excessive

unexcused absences can result in a truancy citation and appearance in court.

CLASS WORK MAKE UP POLICY

If an absence is anticipated, student and parent should arrange to have class work

assigned.

Excused absences - all missed work may be made up.

Suspensions - missed work may be made up at the discretion of the teacher.

(Education Code 48913)

Truancy - missed work may be made up at the discretion of the teacher.

(Education Code 48205)

Other absences - missed work may be made up at the discretion of the

teacher.

CLEARING TARDIES

Students arriving late from a doctor or court appointment must bring a note from

that office to clear the absence/tardy. In order to be cleared, tardy notes must be

handed to an Attendance Clerk. Do not place the notes in the basket. Tardies

may not be cleared by a phone call or note after the fact.

TRUANCIES

The Education Code 48260.5 provides that legal action may be taken against a

student and/or parent when a student is declared a habitual truant. Each school

has a Community Attendance Worker, and this person is available on a full-time

basis at Highland High School. He/she works cooperatively with the legal

system, school, parent and student to reduce truancies and promote regular

attendance.

TRUANCY SWEEPS - DAY TIME LOITERING - Section 9.25.010 It is

unlawful for any minor under the age of eighteen (18) years, who is subject to

compulsory education or to compulsory continuation education to loiter, idle,

wander, to be in or upon the public street, highways, roads, alleys, parks, play

grounds, or other public grounds, public places, public buildings, places of

amusement and eating places, vacant lots or any unsupervised place during the

hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on days when school is in session. Students

will be cited through the L. A. County Sheriff’s Department and fined or perform

Community Service.

SENIOR LUNCH PRIVILEGE/PASS:

Seniors who meet the criteria of at least a 3.0 GPA (unweighted), have earned

170 credits at the close of their junior year, and have no unsatisfactory

citizenship marks on their last semester's report card, have no more than 10

unverified absences and no more than 5 tardies, may earn the privilege of going

off campus for lunch. Check with the Attendance Office to see if you qualify.

Appointments following lunch still require an off campus pass from the

Attendance Office. You must reapply and have 200 credits at the beginning of

the spring semester.

CLOSED CAMPUS AND PROCEDURE FOR LEAVING SCHOOL

Highland High School is a closed campus by order of the Board of Education.

This means that, once students have arrived on campus, they may not leave

without an official off-campus pass completed and verified by a school office.

The Attendance Office issues routine off-campus passes. Leaving campus, for

any reason, without an off-campus pass is a closed campus violation subject to

detention and/or a truancy ticket. A student, who needs to leave campus during

the school day will not be released for an off-campus pass by a phone call.

Please send a note or fax a note to the school at 66-538-0405 with a copy of the

parent’s ID attention to the Attendance Office. Please provide, prior to first

period if possible, a note signed by their parent/guardian with the following

information:

The day/date student needs to be dismissed

The time for dismissal

Reason for dismissal (medical, dental, court, etc.)

The Attendance Office will issue an off-campus pass, which needs to be signed

or stamped by the doctor/court and returned to the attendance office upon the

student’s return to school.

WITHDRAWAL PROCESS

1. The parent/guardian (with proper I.D.) needs to come to the Attendance

Office between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to withdraw student.

2. The parent/guardian completes a withdrawal form.

3. The parent/student must return textbooks, library books, uniforms and

athletic equipment and pay all outstanding charges and fines owed to the

school.

HEALTH/EMERGENCY POLICY

All students’ emergency information must be updated in InfoSnap every year.

This information must be completed with the names and phone numbers of adults

to be called in case of emergency. If a student is injured or becomes ill at school,

we will try to notify the parents. If parents cannot be reached, then the persons

designated to be called in an emergency will be notified. It is very important that

these names and phone numbers are current; please notify us of any changes in

telephone numbers, places of work, or emergency contacts. In the event of

serious illness or injury, the Los Angeles County paramedics may be notified to

assess the student's condition and transport to the emergency room if they feel it

is necessary. Every effort will be made to contact the parent, who may then meet

the student at the emergency room or at school. In such situations, we do not

have time to determine if the student has appropriate insurance coverage. Our

primary consideration is the safety of the student. The school district does not

provide insurance for such situations. It is the parent’s responsibility to pay for

medical services - including transportation to the emergency room.

The parent/guardian of a student on continuing medication, including over the

counter medicines (aspirin, etc.), must file the necessary paperwork with the

Health Office. (Education Code 49480) The Health Office must also receive a

written statement from the physician detailing the method, amount, and time

schedules by which the medication is to be taken, and a written statement from

the parent/guardian indicating that they desire the school district to assist their

child in the matter set forth by the physician. (Education Code 49423)

If your student has a chronic or acute health condition which may affect

them at school, please contact the school Health Clerk at 538-0304, ext. 365.

ANTELOPE VALLEY JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL

DISTRICT/HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENT DRESS AND APPEARANCE POLICY

The Highland High School staff, after receiving input from parents, has re-

worked and tightened its Student Dress and Appearance Policy while following

the guidelines of the Antelope Valley Joint Union High School District Board

Policy 5132(a) and Administration Regulations 5136(a). We believe we have a

strong Dress and Appearance Policy and are increasing our efforts at effectively

enforcing every aspect of it. Highland High School will continue to be a safe and

secure campus thanks to the dedication and commitment of its staff, parents, and

students.

Highland High School students will adhere to the following guidelines for

student dress on campus and at school-related activities off campus:

Note: Exceptions may be made for team uniforms with administrative

approval.

PANTS, SHORTS

1. Pants and shorts must be worn at waist level and must fit at the waist. No

sagging or low-riding will be permitted.

2. Pants and shorts must be worn right side out.

3. Shorts extending below the knee when worn with over-the-calf socks are

prohibited.

4. Hemlines and slits on shorts above mid-thigh are not acceptable.

5. Bib pants or shorts must be fastened over both shoulders.

6. Pants shall not drag on the ground.

SHIRTS, BLOUSES, TOPS

1. Shirts or other clothing that depicts any “gang-style” writing; illegal activity,

sexually-related or obscene gestures, pictures, logos, insignias, or wording;

use or abuse of tobacco, drugs or alcohol; words, pictures, or phrases that

depicts violence or intimidation may not be worn; or poses a threat to the

physical well-being and safety of the students or others shall not be worn on

campus or at any school-related activities.

2. Shirts cannot be buttoned at the top while unbuttoned at the bottom.

3. All shirts and tops must cover the midriff and shoulders at all times.

4. The following shirts and tops are prohibited: tank tops, strapless, spaghetti

straps, off-the-shoulder, cut-out designs, low-cut shirts, bare-back shirts and

sheer or mesh clothing without a blouse or shirt underneath.

5. Undergarments worn under shirts, blouses, or tops must not be visible.

6. Non-manufactured creases in shirts are not allowed.

7. Sports jerseys, other than school jerseys, are not allowed.

SHOES

1. All students are required to wear appropriate footwear/shoes.

2. Slipper-type shoes, steel-toed boots, and thongs/flip-flops and inappropriate

writing on shoes are not allowed.

3. Shoelaces that are worn with excessive colors such as red and/or purple, blue

and/or green, black and/or gray, or orange (in combination with other gang

attire) are not allowed.

SKIRTS, JUMPERS, ONE-PIECE DRESSES

1. Hemlines and slits on skirts, jumpers or one-piece dresses above mid-thigh

are not acceptable.

2. Transparent skirts/dresses and/or strapless or backless dresses are not

allowed.

HEADWEAR

1. Only Highland High School approved headwear are allowed on campus.

2. Hats must be worn with bills forward.

3. No writing is permitted on a hat except the owner's name on the underside of

the bill.

4. No headbands, scarves, (associated with gang attire), bandanas, do-rags, hair

nets, combs, curlers, rubber bands, clips, hair picks, or plastic bags may be

worn or “displayed” by students.

5. Hats may be worn inside the classroom or office ONLY with the permission

of the instructor or office personnel.

6. During inclement winter weather, solid color beanies may be worn.

BELTS

1. Belts must be worn snugly without the ends hanging down.

2. Belt buckles must be free of any initials or inappropriate designs.

3. No studded belts and no spikes on belts.

CHAINS

1. Students may wear appropriate chains around their necks as jewelry.

2. Chains attached to wallets or hanging from a student's pants or shorts are not

allowed.

3. Spiked collars or accessories are not allowed.

EARRINGS/JEWELRY

Any body piercing that presents a safety issue or major distraction will not be

allowed.

SUNGLASSES

Sunglasses may be worn on campus, but not in the classroom.

BOOK BAGS

Book bags/backpacks may be any color and identified with only the name of the

student. Book bags/backpacks must be free of any other writing or graffiti.

TATTOOS

Tattoos that depict or suggest illegal activity; sexually-related or obscene

gestures; logos, insignias, or wording which poses a threat to the physical well-

being and safety of students or others; or creates a "gang like" image which may

provoke others to acts of violence, shall not be visible at school or at any school-

sponsored activity.

ADDITIONAL INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE

1. Attire that may cause student unrest is not allowed.

2. Clothing with writing other than the original factory-produced letters and

patterns is not allowed.

3. Clothing that represents gangs, racist/hate groups, or groups on campus not

officially approved by Highland High School are not allowed.

4. Any clothing or styles of dress that may be construed to provoke fear,

violence, or intimidation, including gang-related attire, is not acceptable.

5. Any clothing typically worn for sleep is unacceptable school attire.

6. Gang or tagger-crew writing on shoes, clothes or body, backpacks or

accessories are not permitted.

7. Excessive color identities in combination with other gang attire are

prohibited.

8. No handcuffs, safety pins and needles are permitted on campus.

9. Clothing resembling law enforcement or security personnel is strictly

prohibited.

Highland High School recognizes that students have a right to show their

individuality by the clothes they choose to wear. We do feel, however, that the

school has a responsibility to establish basic guidelines which are both

reasonable and fair. Part of the school's responsibility is to prepare students to

enter the work place with an idea of employer expectations. Good attendance,

being to work on time, and a reasonable dress standard will be expected by an

employer and Highland High School.

HIGHLAND SPIRIT:

School Mascot Bulldog

School Colors Cardinal and Gold

Athletic League Golden League

DISCIPLINE POLICIES

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE PHILOSOPHY

The Board of Education has the responsibility to see that an appropriate

educational program is available to each student in our schools. Rules and

regulations are established to ensure a proper climate in which students may

pursue their studies. School personnel have been charged by the Board to carry

out these rules in a friendly, firm and fair manner in order to safeguard each

student's right to the finest education we can provide. The Board further feels

that good discipline is a shared responsibility. Students, parents, teachers, and

administrators all share in this endeavor and responsibility. Students and parents

should be aware that this booklet only describes the major areas of unacceptable

behavior. At anytime, students may be disciplined and/or counseled by teachers,

administrators or other staff members regarding their behavior and/or referred to

other authorities in special circumstances.

DRESS CODE VIOLATION CONSEQUENCES

Students who appear wearing inappropriate clothing or who are inappropriately

groomed will not be allowed to attend class until they make the changes

necessary to meet the Antelope Valley Joint Union High School District’s dress

and grooming requirements. Changes could entail removing objectionable

clothing items, removal from the normal class setting, or contacting parents to

return home to obtain appropriate clothing.

Bulldog Spirit is demonstrated every Friday on Color Day when each student and

staff member wears something showing our school colors, Cardinal and Gold.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

Antelope Valley Union High School District

Behavior Consequences

This exhibit pertains to consequences for specified student offenses and is

provided as a guideline in implementing the district student conduct/discipline

policies in accordance with Ed Code 48915.

Unlawful selling or

furnishing a controlled

substance listed in Chapter 2

(commencing with Section

11053 of Division 10 of the

Health and Safety Code)

5. POSSESSION OF EXPLOSIVES

6.1 Assault/battery on school personnel EC

48900 (a)(1)(2)

Must use OMC before Suspension for the following:

Possessed an imitation firearm;

“imitation firearm” means a

replica of a firearm that is so

substantially similar in physical

properties to an existing firearm

as to lead a reasonable person to

conclude that the replica is a

firearm

17. Obscenity, profanity, or vulgarity

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

BUS RULES

Bus rules are made primarily for one reason: the safety of the students. It is

obvious that, if a bus driver must continually discipline students, he/she cannot

give appropriate attention to safely operating the bus. Pupils transported in

school buses shall be under the authority of and responsible directly to the driver

of the bus. Continued disorderly conduct or persistent refusals to submit to the

authority of the driver may result in suspension or expulsion from bus

transportation and similar school discipline.

COMPLAINTS REGARDING DISCRIMINATION AND THE

EDUCATION OF HANDICAPPED STUDENTS

Our school district is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in

education. Our district programs and activities shall be free from discrimination

based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, lack of English skills, ethnic

group, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability or any other

unlawful consideration. The district shall promote programs which ensure that

these discriminatory practices are eliminated in including Title VI of the Civil

Rights Act of 1974, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504

of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education

Act (IDEA, formerly known as EHA). The California Department of Education

and the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education have

authority to enforce these laws and all programs and activities that receive

Federal Funds. (Education Code 260, et. seq., above cited federal statutes)

DISASTER/FIRE DRILLS

Highland High School is required by law to have evacuation drills. They are

conducted to develop an orderly process for the evacuation of the buildings in

case of emergency. ALL ALARMS ARE TREATED AS THE REAL

THING. Follow the instructions posted in each classroom or those given by

your teacher and move out of the building to your assigned area in a rapid and

orderly fashion. Remain outside the buildings until the “all clear” signal is

given.

ELEVATOR USE

Based on health need, elevators are available for students to attend classes on the

second floor. Students need to contact security or the switchboard for additional

information.

Students are loaned books and other materials during the school year. These are

to be returned in good order to the Library. Fines will be assessed for any

misused books or materials and also for any lost books or materials. These fees

are to be paid at the Student Store. At that time, the student will receive a receipt

that needs to be taken to the Library to clear the fees.

1st Semester: August 10, 2015 – December 18, 2015

2nd Semester: January 11, 2016 – June 2, 2016

SENIOR COSTS:

The senior year in high school, especially, is full of exciting and sometimes

expensive events, and some early financial planning may be necessary. Seniors

can expect costs for senior pictures, senior class photo, a class ring, graduation

announcements, cap and gown purchase, prom bids, Grad Night tickets and other

senior class memorabilia. Some colleges require an application fee or fee for

transcripts. Some senior payments must be made with cash or money order

only. No personal checks, debit or credit cards will be accepted for Highland

purchases.

GUESTS

Students are not allowed to have guests at Highland High School. No

outsider shall enter or remain on school grounds during school hours without

having registered with the receptionist at the switchboard and providing a picture

I.D. (Penal Code 627.2)

IDENTIFICATION CARDS

Each student will be issued an official Highland High School photo I.D. card at

the beginning of the school year. Students are required to wear the I.D. card

above their waist on a Highland High School lanyard during school hours and at

school events. Students must show their I.D. cards to any school personnel upon

request. Admission at many school events and all school dances will be

restricted to I.D. card holders. A $5.00 charge will be paid prior to the

replacement of lost/stolen I.D. cards. Replacement I.D. cards and lanyards must

be purchased at the Student Store.

LAW ENFORCEMENT - REMOVING STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL

Upon presentation of proper identification to the principal or designee, police,

probation, Children’s Services, and other law enforcement officers have the

authority to remove students from the school premises. Principals or their

designees shall take immediate steps to notify the parent, guardian, or

responsible relative of the minor regarding the release of the minor to the officer,

and regarding the place to which the minor is reportedly being taken, except

when a minor has been taken into custody as a victim of suspected child abuse.

In those cases, the school official shall provide the police officer with the address

and telephone number of the minor's parent or guardian. (Education Code 48906)

LIBRARY

The Student Union (Library) offers a wide range of opportunities for student

activities: study, research, leisure reading, instruction in information skills, and

interaction with computers, multi-media and telecommunications. Student I.D. is

needed to check out all library books. No books or materials will be loaned to

any student who has overdue material. If a teacher sends an individual student to

the Student Union during class time, the student is required to have an official

pass from the teacher. The Student Union will be open Monday through Friday

from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Time could change on need).

LOST AND FOUND

The staff in the Library will operate a lost and found. Please turn in any articles

you may find and check with the librarian for anything you may have lost. Please

do not bring articles of value or large sums of money to school.

MESSAGES / DELIVERY OF ITEMS TO STUDENTS

The high school offices cannot accept or deliver personal messages or phone

calls to students. Exception is made only in case of emergency from a parent or

guardian such as serious illness, accident or death. Please be sure to remind your

student before they leave for school about any appointments they have that day

because we will not be able to get these messages out. Also, we cannot deliver

lunch money, lunches, coats, gifts, flowers, balloons, homework, books, etc., to

students in classrooms. Students must make their own arrangements on these

matters outside of the school day. Support of classroom instructional time is

appreciated.

PARKING / DRIVING

Vehicles will be driven in a responsible manner on campus. Inattentive or

irresponsible driving will not be tolerated. Motor vehicle related violations will

normally result in a citation from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

as well as loss of parking privileges on our campus and possible suspension.

Student vehicles must be parked in the student parking lot located to the NORTH

of the main campus. Additional parking for students is at the South parking lot

next to the portables. Students are not allowed to park in areas designated "visitor

parking", "faculty” or “staff parking", next to the curbs, or curbs painted red or

yellow. Bicycles, skateboards and mopeds are to be parked in a designated area

and may not be ridden on the campus at any time.

The parking lot is a place to keep the student's car during the school day. The

Antelope Valley Union High School District assumes no responsibility for

theft or damage. In an effort to protect the student's car and other possessions,

we ask the following of students:

Do not loiter in the parking lot during break/lunch, during any class period or

when the school day is complete.

Vehicles must be parked legally and in designated areas only.

Students found in parking lot during class time or break may receive

disciplinary action.

Students will not be permitted to leave campus to retrieve items from their

vehicles.

POSTERS AND BULLETIN BOARDS

Any poster or other material to be posted or distributed must be stamped

"approved" in the Activities Office. Unstamped material will be taken down.

Posters and tape must be removed one day after expiration. No unapproved

flyers may be distributed on campus. All posters are to be posted using masking

tape only, and only in designated areas. Do not place posters or flyers on

painted walls.

SCHOOL PURCHASES UNIFORMS/P.E./ASB/PICTURES/YEARBOOK

Students may want or need to purchase an ASB card, P.E. clothes, yearbook, etc.

If your student is interested in joining an athletic team, be in cheerleading,

JROTC, dance team, or a music program, there could be uniform expense.

School pictures are taken every year and you may want to purchase picture

packets. The purchased picture packets will be available in the Student Store for

pick up approximately 4 weeks after the pictures have been taken. Also,

Highland sells yearbooks beginning in August.

SEARCHES

To maintain order and discipline in the schools and to protect the safety and

welfare of students and school personnel, school authorities may conduct a

reasonable search of a student's person, property, or vehicle when there are

reasonable grounds for suspecting the student possesses illegal or unauthorized

materials. School authorities may immediately take possession of any illegal,

unauthorized or contraband materials discovered in the search. As used in this

policy, the term "unauthorized" means any item dangerous or detrimental to the

health, safety or welfare of students or school personnel, disruptive of any lawful

function, mission or process of the school, or any item described as unauthorized

in current school rules or District policies.

SELLING OF UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCTS

California Educational Code 48931, 15501, 51520 and School Board Policy 3554

explicitly prohibit students from fundraising for their own profit on school

campus and at school events. Only students participating in an ASB approved

club fundraiser are allowed to fundraise on campus and at school activities.

Unauthorized student sales of snacks and other items significantly affect the

ability of the Associated Student Body to raise funds that support student athletic

events, the student store, and many other school spirit activities such as pep

rallies, dances, and lunchtime activities.

The following are the progressive consequences for all students found

participating in unauthorized fundraising while on campus or at any school

activities:

1) Warning – Documented by Admin/Security in PowerSchool

2) Behavior Contract/Parent Notification

3) On Campus Suspension/Parent Conference with Administrator

4) Off Campus Suspension

Any students suspected of unauthorized fundraising on campus are expected to

follow and comply with the directions of staff in a respectful manner. Refusal to

follow staff directions will result in further progressive consequences including

suspension. Students participating in unauthorized fundraisers will have their

items confiscated and disposed of at the school site and not returned to the

student or parents. Unauthorized fundraising is strictly prohibited at Highland

High School.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

The Board of Trustees is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in

education and in employment. District programs and activities shall be free from

discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ethnic group,

age, marital or parental status, physical or mental handicap, or any unlawful

consideration. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that

discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. Teachers shall

discuss this policy with their students in age-appropriate ways and should assure

them that they need not endure any form of sexual harassment.

Any student who engages in the sexual harassment of anyone in or from the

district may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Any

employee who permits or engages in sexual harassment may be subject to

disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

If you feel that you have been discriminated against, contact your site

administrator or Personnel Services at the District Office or the Department of

Fair Employment and Housing. The district prohibits retaliatory behavior against

any complainant or any participant in the complaint process. Each complaint of

sexual harassment shall be promptly investigated in a way that respects the

privacy of all parties concerned.

STUDENT STORE

The Associated Student Body provides a number of services through their

student store. Our store is located in the quad outside room 139 across from the

entrance to the big gym. At the Student Store the student can purchase P.E.

uniforms, ASB cards, limited snacks and drinks. The Student Store is open

Monday 6:30 am to 1:00 pm and Tuesday thru Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Prices are posted in the Student Store.

We regret that the Student Store is unable to accept checks, debit and credit

cards. All student clothing, ASB cards, spirit items, event tickets, prom bids,

yearbooks, and Grad Night tickets must be paid for with CASH OR MONEY

ORDER. Please do not send checks with your student; they will not be

accepted and the desired item may be sold out before she/he returns with cash.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities Director .................................................... Ext. 315

Student Store ............................................................ Ext. 334

STUDENT ATHLETICS PROGRAM

Athletic Director ...................................................... Ext. 389

Students interested in participating in a sport:

Must have a 2.0 or greater GPA on last official report card

Must have a completed Athletic Packet on file in Athletics Office

(available in Athletics Office)

A current physical (see Athletic Packet)

Fall Sports offered: Football, cross country, girl’s volleyball, golf, & tennis

Winter Sports offered: Basketball, soccer, & wrestling

Spring Sports offered: Baseball, softball, swimming, track, boy’s volleyball,

golf, tennis

TEXTBOOKS/LIBRARY BOOKS

The Student Union (Library) issues textbooks and library books. Each student is

responsible for each textbook and library book issued to him/her. Each student

will be charged for any damage or defacement to a textbook that occurs while in

his/her charge. If a student loses a textbook/library book or damages it so

severely that is cannot be reissued, the student will pay the replacement cost of

the book. The replacement cost of the books is to be paid at the Student Store.

At that time, the student will receive a receipt that needs to be taken to the

Student Union to clear the fines. School records are held until all such accounts

are cleared. (Education Code Section 10606)

TUTORING

Highland High School offers a tutoring program in core academic areas before

and after school. Please refer to the Tutoring Schedule in the Guidance Office.

WEBSITE FOR HIGHLAND

The Highland High website is www.highlandhs.org. The PowerSchool login is

available at this website.

TELEPHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS FOR HIGHLAND

The address for Highland: 39055 25th Street West, Palmdale, CA 93551

Main telephone number for Highland: 661-538-0304


2015-2016 BELL SCHEDULES

REGULAR DAY BELL SCHEDULE

First Bell 6:25

Period 0 6:30 – 7:23 53 minutes


2A Break 8:29 – 8:39 10 minutes

2A Class 8:45 – 9:44 59 minutes

2B Class 8:35 – 9:34 59 minutes

2B Break 9:34 – 9:44 10 minutes


4A Lunch 10:51 – 11:26 35 minutes

4A Class 11:32 – 12:31 59 minutes

4B Class 10:57 – 11:56 59 minutes

4B Lunch 11:56 – 12:31 35 minutes



FLEX DAYS

Period 0 6:39 - 7:24 46 minutes




4A Lunch 9:57 – 10:35 35 Minutes

4A Class 10:41 – 11:26 46 Minutes

4B Class 10:03 – 10:48 46 Minutes

4B Lunch 10:48 – 11:26 35 minutes

Period 5 11:32– 12:17 46 minutes

Period 6 12:23 - 1:08 46 Minutes

Flex Days (1:08 PM Release)

Every Wednesday including the following dates:

08/10/15 First Day of School

10/16/15 Homecoming – Friday

10/22/15 Thursday – day after non-student day

01/11/16 First Day of 2nd Semester



05/27/16 Friday before 2nd semester finals

SEMESTER FINALS SCHEDULES

Semester Finals Day 1: December 16 & May 31

1st Bell 6:25



Lunch 9:30 – 10:09 39 minutes

Period 2 10:15 – 12:15 120 minutes

Semester Finals Day 2: December 17 & June 1

1st Bell 6:25




Period 5 10:15 – 12:15 120 minutes

Semester Finals Day 3: December 18 & June 2

Period 0 DOES NOT MEET



Period 6 10:15 – 12:15 120 minutes

Minimum Days (12:15 PM release)

09/10/15 Back to School Night

12/16-12/18/15 Finals – First Semester

04/08/16 Prom

05/31-6/02/16 Finals – Second Semester

Holidays: School is Closed

09/07/15 Labor Day

10/21/15 Non-student day

11/11/15 Veteran’s Day

11/23-11/27/15 Thanksgiving Break

12/21/15-01/08/16 Winter Break

01/18/16 Martin Luther King’s Birthday


02/15/16 President’s Day

03/18/16 Spring Day

03/21-3/25/16 Spring Break


05/30/16 Memorial Day

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