1401 Fremont AvenueSouth Pasadena, CA 91030

(626) 441-5820 – sphstigers.org

South Pasadena High School

Parent Tiger Guide

Provided by the SPHS Parent Teacher Student Associationwww.sphsptsa.net

AdministratorJanet Anderson, Principal Ext. 2902 Debbie Ferris, Secretary Ext 2902

Ginger Merritt, Asst. Principal, Curriculum, Instruction

Ext. 2905 Suzie Wong, Technician, CIG

Ext 2905

Terrance Dunn, Asst. Principal-Student Servs.

Ext. 2908 Katherine Barela, Technician, Student Services

Ext. 2908

Main OfficeSouth Pasadena High School

1401 Fremont Avenue South Pasadena, California 91030 Main Office: 626-441-5820 * Fax: 626-441-5825 High School Website: http://sphstigers.org

2014 - 15Patty Dominique, Front Office Clerk Typist

Ext. 2901 Ruth Carlson, Attendance/Grades

Ext. 2909

Alice Camacho-Espinoza, Health Clerk

Ext. 2907 Angie Madrigal Registrar

Ext. 2906

Daniel Valdes, Security Ext. 2999 M. Baghram-Gregor “Mr. G” Security

Ext. 2999

Counselors Counseling/Career Center Library/Media CenterOlinda Cazares Ext. 2994 Louise Trejo, Clerk Ext. 2994 Shelee Wilkerson, Librarian Ext. 2930Tracy Ishimaru Ext. 2994 Dania Bowen, Clerk Ext. 2989 Elba Hernandez, Clerk Ext. 2931Marylin Garcia Ext. 2994 Maria Long Ext. 2994 FAX 626-441-5826Nan Ng Ext. 2994

Frequently Requested Faculty/Staff/LocationsAthletic Director Ext. 2980 Fax 626-441-5827 Greg LunaAuditorium Ext. 2972 James JontzBand Room Ext. 2712 Howard CrawfordCOPA-Tiger/Journalism/Photo Ext. 2615 Mike HoganFood Services Ext. 2950 Michelle CurryGym Ext. 2981 Jerry WulfLibrary Ext. 2930/2931 Shelee Wilkerson/Elba HernandezLittle Theatre Ext. 2713 Daniel EnrightMaintenance Ext. 7902 626-441-5870 Tim Mawhinney/NoraPsychologist Ext. 2988 Mary Kang (M-F)Special Education Ext. 2414/2413 Dave BaughmanSouth Pas. Police Dept. 626-403-7270 General InformationStudent Activities Ext. 2970 Casey ShotwellStudent Bank Ext. 2971 James JontzSwimming Pool 626-441-5740 Steve ReyesWeight Training Room Ext. 2984Workability Ext. 2992 Allison Strain

SPUSD Office 626-441-5810

Middle School 626-441-5830 or Ext. 3902

Arroyo Vista 626-441-5840 or Ext. 4900

Marengo 626-441-5850 or Ext. 5900

Monterey Hills 626-441-5860 or Ext. 6900

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SOUTH PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Respect Û Responsibility Û Integrity

SPHS SCHOOL-WIDE GOAL

Making the educational experience at SPHS engaging and supportive for all students.

SPHS EXPECTED SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING RESULTS (ESLR’s)

South Pasadena High School graduates, by completion of the most rigorous individual curriculum possible, are students who have met the graduation requirements established by the South Pasadena Board of Education, and…

think and produce in a variety of ways think critically work cooperatively think creatively work individually solve problems work ethically apply knowledge develop disciplined work habits set and reach goals generate quality work

communicate effectively verbally visually in written form

are resourceful access, analyze, and synthesize information from a variety of sources use technology effectively to accomplish worthwhile tasks

are responsible and accountable realize and accept consequences of actions show respect for others, themselves, the community and the world contribute to the community demonstrate integrity are life-long learners

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The SPHS PTSA has created this Parent Tiger Guide to help you and your student have the most successful high school experience possible. Every effort has been made to insure accuracy. Policies, dates and personnel do change; so don’t hesitate to check the school’s website, sphstigers.org or call the school if you have specific questions or needs.

This guide is intended to answer questions that may arise throughout the school year. The Tiger Parent Guide is an abbreviated version of the Tiger Guide, a pocket-sized handbook and planner that is indispensable for every SPHS student. The Tiger Guide is received at registration by each student who purchases a Student Activity Card (SAC) and students should be familiar with all sections. Please refer to the Tiger Guide for more detailed information. Parent involvement in a student’s education is extremely important. The SPHS PTSA promotes communication and interaction within the school community and serves as a resource for parents, teachers, and students.

Contents

Absence………………………………………………. ….………….4, 5Academic Complaint Procedure……………………. ….….………….7Academic Integrity Policy………………………....... ……..………….7Administration………………………………………… ….….………….7Age 18………………………………………….……... ….….………….5Aeries Browser Interface (ABI)………………….…. ……..………….7Alumni Association………………………………….. …….………...19Assembly Schedule………………………………….. …….………….3Athletic Complaint Procedure………………………. ……..………..16Athletic Eligibility……………………………………… ……..………..16Athletic Letter Awards……………………………….. ……..………..16Athletic Teams……………………………………….. ……..………..16Attendance……………………………………………. ……..……….4,5Auto – Dialer………………………………………….. ……..………….6Baccalaureate………………………………………… ……..………..17Bicycles/Scooters/Skateboards…………………….. ……..………..13Block Schedule………………………………………. ……..………….3Booster Club………………………………………….. …….………...19California Scholarship Federations (CSF)……....... …….………...11Cellular Phones………………………………………. …….…………13Citizenship……………………………………………. ……..………….7Class Conduct Standards…………………………… ……..………….7Class Offerings……………………………………….. ……..………….8Closed Campus………………………………………. …….………...12Clubs………………………………………………….. …….………...15Color Day……………………………………………… …….………...17Consequences……………………………………….. …….………...12Contacting Students at School……………………… …….………….5Counseling/Career Center………………………….. …….……….7,8Daily Bulletin: Tiger Dispatch……………………….. …….………….5Disaster Preparedness………………………………. …….………….6Discipline…………………………………………....... …….………...12Dress Code………………………………………....... ……...……12,14Drug Policy……………………………………………. ……..………..13Electronic Signaling Devices……………………….. ……….………13ESLR’s………………………………………………… ……..………….1Extra-Curricular/Athletics Eligibility……………....... ……..……15, 16Flower Chain…………………………………………. …….………...17Grad Night……………………………………………. ……..…….17,19Grade Point Average..……………………………….. ………………10Graduation Ceremony Participation Criteria………. ..……..………10Graduation Requirements…………………………………..………….9Health Office………………………………………….. ……..………….5Home Study………………………………………… ….….……..9, 12Homecoming…………………………………………. …….………...17Late Start Schedule…………………………………. ……..………….3Lockers………………………………………………... ……..………….5Lost and Found………………………………………. ……..………….5

Lost or Damaged School Property /Textbooks....... ……..………….6Map of SPHS Campus……………………….……… …….………...21Marking Pens/Etching Devices……………………... ……..………..13Medications…………………………………………… ……..………….5Obligation Notification……………………………….. ……..………….6Off-Campus Permit…………………………………... ……..………….5OOTERS…………………………………………....... …….………...17Parking………………………………………………… ……..………….6Performing Arts Production…………………………. …….………...17Program Changes……………………………………. ……..………….9Progress Reports…………………………………….. …..……..……10PSAT…………………………………………………... …….………...11PTSA Communications……………………………... …..….…...18-19PTSA Meetings………………………………………. …….………...18PTSA Officers………………………………………… …….………...18PTSA Scholarships………………………………….. …….………...19Regional Occupational Program…………………… ..……..………10Report Cards…………………………………………. …………….9-10Resources for Parent/Students…………………….. …….………...11Rio Hondo League…………………………………… ……..………..16Safe Environment /Drug Policy…………………… ……..………..13SART/SARB………………………………………….. ……..………….5SAT/ACT……………………………………………… …….………...11Saturday School……………………………………… …….………...12Scholarship Awards…………………………………. …….………...11School Committees………………………………….. …….………...19School Site Council (SSC)………………………….. …….………...19Senior Awards Night…………………………………. …….………...17Senior Privilege………………………………………. ……..………….5Skateboards………………………………………….. ……..………..13So. Pas. PTSA Council Special Needs Comm. …. ………………20So. Pas. Parents of Children w/ Spec. Needs …… ……………….20SPEF………………………………………………….. …….………...19SPHS Contact List…………………………………… …..Inside CoverStudent Activity Cards (SAC Cards)……………….. …..…………..15Student Addresses………………………………………..…………….6Student Phone Directory……………………………. ….…………...15Tardy………………………………………………….. …..…………….4Test Dates – SAT/PSAT……………………………. ….…………...11Tiger Guide…………………………………………… …..…………….2Tiger Links……………………………………………..……………….15Traffic Safety/Student Drop-off……………………... …..…………….6Transfer Courses…………………………………….. ………………...9Transferring/Dropping a class………………………. …..…………….9Truancy……………………………………………….. …..…………….4Volunteer Opportunities……………………………... …..…………..17

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WeTip School Safety Program/Hotline…………….. …..…………..13Wish Night…………………………………………….. ….…………...18

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THE BASICS

BLOCK SCHEDULE

Daily Schedules: alternate between Odd period classes and Even period classes.

Weekly Schedules: Each week the days for odd and even schedules alternate.

Each semester begins on an odd day and the rotation moves on from there on each instructional day.Regular Block Schedule: Regular Block Schedule at SPHS consists of 100-minute classes.

REGULAR BLOCK SCHEDULEOdd Days

0 – 1 – 3 – 5 – 7

PeriodClass

Begins Class Ends0 7:05 7:551 8:00 9:40

Brunch 9:40 9:503 10:00 11:40

Lunch 11:40 12:105 12:20 2:007 2:10 3:00

Even Days0 – 2 – 4 – 6 – 7

PeriodClass

Begins Class Ends0 7:05 7:552 8:00 9:40

Brunch 9:40 9:504 10:00 11:40

Lunch 11:40 12:106 12:20 2:007 2:10 3:00

Late Start Schedule:

Late Start Schedule: Late Start Schedule allows faculty and administrators an opportunity for Staff Development and intra- and inter-departmental meetings. Students arrive at school later than on Regular Block Schedule and classes are 75 minutes in duration.

Late Start Days usually occur every other week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

LATE START SCHEDULEOdd Days

0 – 1 – 3 – 5 – 7

PeriodClass

Begins Class Ends0 7:05 7:55

Staff Development 8:00 9:051 9:15 10:30

Brunch 10:30 10:403 10:50 12:05

Lunch 12:05 12:355 12:45 2:007 2:10 3:00

Even Days0 – 2 – 4 – 6 – 7

PeriodClass

Begins Class Ends0 7:05 7:55

Staff Development 8:00 9:052 9:15 10:30

Brunch 10:30 10:404 10:50 12:05

Lunch 12:05 12:356 12:45 2:007 2:10 3:00

*Please check the school’s website (sphstigers.org) for Weekly Schedule.

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ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE

Usually, on days in which assemblies are held, classes are 85 minutes in duration. Therefore, students with Home Study for periods 1 or 2 should arrive at 9:25 rather than 9:40. Since assembly schedules can vary please consult the SPHS website.

ATTENDANCEAttendance Office Clerk – Ruth Carlson (626) 441-5820 ext. 2909

Office Hours: The Attendance Office windows are open M-F from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of issuing ”Permit To Leave Campus” and “Admit” forms.

It is the firm belief of the faculty and administration of SPHS that consistent school attendance is important for academic progress and success. We believe that good communication with the home about student attendance is necessary; consequently the school will be using an automatic dialing device to call parents regarding absences. The telephone calls will contain a prerecorded message.

Readmittance to school after an absence: Upon returning to school from an absence, the student must present an absence excuse note (see below) written and signed by the parent/guardian whose signature appears on the Emergency Information Card. Please note: Phone calls are not required for student absences, except by those students who have been placed on SART/SARB contracts.

Absence excuse notes must reflect: student name, I.D. number & grade date(s) of absence, the reason for the absence.

The student will be issued an “Admit” form, which is to be presented to and signed by each teacher for each period missed. The student is not required to return the “Admit” form to the Attendance Office. However, the student should keep the “Admit” form as verification. All full day and period absences must be verified.

The Health Office clerk may request a doctor’s note for three or more days of absences.

Readmittance after “tardy” - If a student anticipates being late to class due to a teacher or office engagement, the student is to acquire a pass to the next class to avoid the tardy designation. Passes are required at the time of the possible tardy and are not renegotiated at later dates. Saturday School will be assigned for every five tardies per month.

Uncleared Absence: If a student fails to bring an absence excuse note, he or she must still get an “Admit Truancy” form at the Attendance Office window. The form will indicate that the student has been truant. The student will have three days to

get the truancy cleared without penalty by bringing an absence excuse note from home that is properly completed and signed. The student will then be issued a “Truancy Clearance” form to be shown to each teacher so that the student is able to make up missed work.

No absences related to failure to check out properly will be cleared; truancy will be assigned and possible consequences such as Saturday School.

OFFICIAL TYPES OF ABSENCEThe following are defined by the California State Education Code:

Excused Absence: a full-day or part-day absence verified for one of the following reasons: illness, quarantine, professional medical appointment related to physical needs, attendance at a funeral for a member of the immediate family, jury duty, failing to meet immunization requirements, or the observance of a religious holiday or religious ceremony.

Unexcused Absence: an absence not qualified as above for such reasons as car trouble or appearance in court, but the absence has the permission of the parent AND the approval of the principal or his/her designee

Truancy: absence without the mutual consent of the parent and school authorities. No make-up work will be permitted.

Suspension: administratively denied instruction

OTHER TYPES OF ABSENCE Field Trips or Athletics – Students who are

absent on approved field trips and athletic contests are not deemed to be absent from school, only absent from class. Students must have prior permission for these absences in the form of a pink slip, which is to be signed by all teachers involved before the absence, indicating the date and reason for the absence, as in the case of athletic contests. The pink slip must be returned to the teacher sponsoring the field trip.

Parent-Initiated Trips & Independent Study – Students who will be absent on family trips for five or more days may be placed on independent study through the counselor. Independent study is a contract between the student and teachers whereby the student will be able to continue the school work in each class while absent. Independent study benefits students and the school in that the school continues to receive funding for the student.

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One week prior to the trip, the student is to obtain the independent study forms from the attendance clerk. For full credit have the forms filled out by each teacher. Upon return to school, the teachers will evaluate the student’s work and complete the form, which must be returned to the attendance clerk for full credit.

Leaving School during the school day: No student can leave during the school day without prior authorization. Students may not leave campus without receiving an off-campus grounds permit (see below) from the Attendance Office.

Off-Campus Permit: The student must bring a signed note from his/her parent/guardian to the Attendance Office before 8:00 AM stating the following: the time of day student must leave reason for leaving expected time of return

Senior Privilege Card – Off Campus Permit: The Senior Privilege is just that – privilege. Current seniors at SPHS MAY have the privilege of leaving the campus during lunch. The card excuses eligible students for lunch period only – Senior Privilege cannot be used as a ground permit at any other time. Students may not leave campus to retrieve items from their car, nor may they leave campus to move their car to a new location without written permission from the office.

Seniors who wish to apply must have their parent or guardian sign the “parent request” form. Requests are taken only during the first two weeks of each quarter.

An unsatisfactory attendance record, including absences or truancies, will result in the revocation of the Senior Privilege Card. The criteria for “Senior Privilege” are printed in the Tiger Guide.

Truancy: Saturday School will be assigned for every five truancies/tardies per month that a student receives.

Make-up Work: For excused absences, teachers may give equivalent work, not necessarily identical assignments. Each student is responsible for obtaining make-up work.

The main office staff upon parent notification will collect make-up work for students with absences under special circumstances (extended illness, hospitalization, etc.).

Suspended students MAY be required to do makeup work; it is not an automatic right to have make-up work.

SART/SARBStudents who do not maintain a satisfactory attendance will be subject to interventions, including, but not limited to, Student Attendance Review Team (SART) and /or Student Attendance Review Board (SARB).

CONTACTING STUDENTS AT SCHOOLParents needing to contact their students in emergency situations may do so by calling the SPHS Main Office (626) 441-5820. Otherwise, students are not to make or receive calls/ text messages while at school (see Cell Phone Policy).

HEALTH OFFICEThe Health Office is staffed by a health aide. The district nurse is on campus once a week and is on-call for emergencies. Contact the school nurse or health aide if your student needs specific health attention. If a student becomes ill and needs assistance, they should inform their teacher and request a pass to the Health Office.Student medications: Medications must be housed in the Health Office and administered by qualified staff as specified by the California State Education Code.

AGE 18The high school staff will continue to work with students toward developing responsible behavior, which leads to productive academic and citizenship results. However, chronic violations of a code of discipline deprive all students of receiving the school staff’s full attention.

Therefore after reaching the age of majority (18) a student who continues to violate school policies will be withdrawn from SPHS. Any student so terminated will be encouraged to continue the educational process at an adult education facility.

DAILY BULLETIN: TIGER DISPATCHThe Tiger Dispatch is published daily. Students are responsible for knowing the content of the daily bulletin and are encouraged to listen carefully while it is read in class for information about various school activities. Copies of the daily bulletin are available on a daily basis in the main office. The bulletin is also posted on the school website.

LOCKERSNo lockers are available on campus, except for use in P.E. and athletics.

LOST AND FOUNDLost and found articles are maintained in the Student Services office. All articles not claimed by the end of the month are given to a charitable institution.

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LOST OR DAMAGED SCHOOL PROPERTYStudents are loaned books or other materials during the school year. These are to be returned in good order. Fines will be assessed for misused or lost books or materials.

OBLIGATIONSStudents who fail to clear their fines will have an obligation notification sent to their parents. Consequently, if the obligations are not cleared, the school will withhold grades, diploma, or transcripts until the obligation is cleared. If the parents or student are unable to pay for the obligation, the school may make arrangements for the student to do voluntary work for the school in lieu of payment. All questions concerning student obligations should be directed to Terrance Dunn Assistant Principal, Student Services.

STUDENT ADDRESSESParents are required by the Education Code to keep on file in the main office their current home and work address and phone number. Whenever this information changes, the school must be advised immediately of the new address or telephone number.

AUTOMATIC CALLING DEVICE (“AUTO-DIALER”)Prerecorded messages will be sent by phone regarding future school events, particularly when it is necessary to get information to parents quickly. The Auto-Dialer is also used to send messages pertaining to absences. A record of the calls made and received is kept.

EARTHQUAKE AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESSSchool is one of the safest places in the event of an earthquake. Legislation has required school buildings to be constructed with increased structural safety. School should be the pre-designated area for your family to be reunited quickly and easily. School is also one of the few areas in the city where assistance for student needs may be provided.

In the event of a disaster students will proceed to the football field with their class by the shortest and safest route. The teacher is responsible for the class. There will be a First Aid Station and Student Release Area. The student is to remain with the teacher.

Please refrain from calling your student(s), as conflicting input may distract them from following the directions that will keep them safest.

Students will be released to their parents through the Meridian Street gate. As parents arrive, the student will be notified. It is of the greatest importance for students to remain in their designated area in order to locate them when their parent has arrived.

PARKING LOTSVisitors to SPHS may park ONLY in the designated “Visitor” parking spaces in the parking lot on Fremont & Bank. All other parking in the Bank/Fremont & SPHS Pool parking lots is limited to staff and selected senior students. Students who are issued permits must display the permit when parked in school parking lots. Students who park in staff parking spaces may be assigned Saturday School, cited and/or towed away at owner’s expense.

DROP-OFFSMorning drop-off is the busiest traffic time at SPHS. Therefore, please ALLOW AMPLE TIME FOR TRAVEL and DROP-OFF.

Although we do not encourage drop-offs in the school parking lots, parents who must drop off their student(s) on occasion may ONLY enter the Bank/Fremont parking lot may enter through the Lyndon side and exit through the Fremont. There is no entrance from Fremont into the Bank/Fremont lot between 7:00 and 9:00 AM and between 1:30-3:00 for pick up or drop off.

TRAFFIC SAFETY AROUND SPHSThe SP Police Dept. suggests these guidelines:

Tips for Parents Do not double park and allow your child to exit

or enter your vehicle. This is not only against the law; it is very dangerous, as other motorists may not see your child.

Obey all traffic laws. Remember that the speed limit is 25 mph in a school zone.

If you drive your child to school consider carpooling with neighbors to reduce the number of cars around campus.

Tips for Students Only cross the street at marked crosswalks. WATCH FOR CARS before crossing any street. Obey all traffic signals and signs. Know where the nearest “Emergency Call

Boxes” are located. The crosswalk on Diamond between the school

and the gym is the same as any other cross walk on a public street. Proceed through the crosswalk at a quick pace; do not stop in the crosswalk to talk with friends.

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ACADEMIC SERVICES

ADMINISTRATION

SPHS has three administrators:

Janet Anderson – Principal

Ginger Merritt – Asst. Principal of Curriculum, Instruction and Guidance

Counseling Curriculum Grades Guidance Teacher issues Testing

Terrance Dunn – Asst. Principal of Student Services

Activities Athletics Attendance Discipline Community Service

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICYThe Academic Integrity Policy instituted in the 1999-2000 school year will be maintained this school year. All students will be asked to sign the Academic Integrity Policy Acknowledgment Form, which is received in the registration packet. This form will be kept on file by the office of the Assistant Principal, Student Services for the duration of the student’s affiliation with SPHS. The form will not have to be renewed each year.

Refusal by students to sign the form does not absolve a student from the expectations set forth. It is the student’s responsibility and obligation to adhere to appropriate.

CITIZENSHIPStudents of South Pasadena High School are expected to demonstrate and practice behaviors that are supportive of working together in a cooperative and collaborative community environment. They take pride in representing SPHS in a positive way both on campus and to the public.

Students are rated in each class by each teacher to a standard established by the teacher and clarified in class at the beginning of the semester. The individual classroom teacher develops standards for classroom conduct for grading purposes.

CLASS CONDUCT STANDARDSSPHS students will: Arrive at class promptly. Attend class daily. Bring appropriate materials. Be prepared to participate in a positive

manner. Respect all others in class. Respect school property. Cooperate with the teacher and follow

directions given. Present work representative of his/her

abilities, avoiding cheating and plagiarism. Leave the classroom only with permission

and will have a hall pass with him/her in this instance.

Not bring food or drink into the classroom Use appropriate language at all times. Not have radios, CD players, MP3 players,

I-Pods or earphones visible in class at any time.

Remove all hats, caps and headscarves before entering any campus building including classrooms and offices.

ACADEMIC COMPLAINT PROCEDUREIn the interest of fairness and open communication, the following student/parent Academic Complaint Procedure should be followed: First, discuss any concerns or problems with

the teacher. Second, take your concern to the counselor. Third, speak with the Asst. Principal of

Curriculum, Instruction and Guidance. Fourth, contact the Principal.

AERIES BROWSER INTERFACE (ABI)Parents can access information about their student’s grades, attendance, transcripts, etc. online at http://parents.spusd.net/

COUNSELING/CAREER CENTERThe counseling staff at SPHS provides guidance services to assist students with educational

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planning, career exploration, college selection, study habits, attendance, school concerns, and social concerns.

Programs: The Counselors have developed a comprehensive program that allows them to work with students in the classroom setting. They will be presenting activities in the areas of : Academic Development Skills, Personal Social Skills and Post-secondary (College/Career) Planning. Additional activities, programs and important

dates can be found at sphstigers.org.

Counselor Assignment: Students and their siblings will work with the same counselor until graduation.

Counselor Availability: Counselors are available to students daily by appointment and every lunch and brunch on a drop-in basis. Appointments are made through the counseling secretary at (626) 441-5820 ext. 2994.

College/Career Center: South Pasadena High School offers a full service College Career Counseling Center with online computers and a resource library of books and videos available for college and career research. Some information may be checked out to share with parents. Students are welcome throughout the day to work on any career or college area.

During the fall semester, representatives from over 70 colleges and universities visit the campus to present admissions information to SPHS students. A Career Speakers Forum is available to all classroom teachers. They may select a professional appropriate to their curriculum as a guest speaker.

Job Opportunities: Students look for job opportunities on the Career Center Job Board throughout the year. A work permit will be issued when they are employed, and will be necessary until they are 18 years of age or a high school graduate.

CLASS OFFERINGSA current list of class offerings can be found at

the Counseling/Career Center. Course descriptions can be found in the SPHS Registration Handbook, which you received upon your student’s enrollment at SPHS. Here is the list of SPHS courses have been approved for extra honors credit through the University of California.

SPHS A-G APPROVED COURSE LIST 14-15

A) HISTORY - 2YRSB) ENGLISH - 4 YRS

C) MATH - 3 YRS/4 YRS REC.

World History 1/2 Eng ESL 1/2 Math 1 ^H. World History 1/2 Eng ESL 3/4 Geometry 1/2^World History ELD English 9 H. Geometry 1/2 ^US History 1/2 H. English 9 Adv Algebra 1/2 ^H. US History 1/2* English 10 H. Adv Alg 1/2 ^US History ELD H. English 10 Math Analysis 1/2 ^AP USH 1/2* English 11 H. Math An 1/2 *Civics H. English 11* Statistics 1/2AP Government * AP Language * AP Statistics 1/2 *

12 British Lit Calculus 1/2AP Literature* AP Calculus AB *

AP Calculus BC *

D) LAB SCIENCE - 2 YRS/4 YRS REC

E) LOTE - 2 YRS/3 YRS REC

F) VISUAL& PERFORMING ARTS - 1 YR

Biology 1/2 Spanish S1 Painting/Drawing 1/2 ^AP Biology 1/2 * Spanish S2 Painting/Drawing 2/8 ^Chemistry 1/2 Spanish 1/2 ^ AP Studio Art *H. Chem 1/2 * Spanish 3/4 Fund. of DramaAP Chem 1/2* H. Spanish 3/4 Adv DramaPhysics 1/2 * Spanish 5/6 Concert Band 1/2 ^AP PhysicsCrs1 * Spanish 7/8 Symphonic Band ^AP Env Science * AP Spanish * Jazz Ensemble ^

French 1/2 ^ Advanced Orchestra ^G) ELECTIVE – 1 YR French 3/4 Oneonta Choir ^Economics (1 Sem) H. French 3/4 Arroyo Seco ChoirVirtual Enterprise (1 sem) French 5/6 Animation ^Psychology (1 sem) H. French 5/6* Photography 1/2 ^Sports Medicine H. French 7/8* Graphic Design 1/2 ^Entrepreneur 1-2 (1 sem) AP French *Entrepreneur 2-4 (1 sem) Chinese 1/2 ^Elementary Ed Chinese 3/4AP Comp Sci H. Chinese 3/4Accounting Chinese 5/6AP Micro Econ H. Chinese 5/6 *AP Macro Econ H. Chinese 7/8 *

AP Chinese *

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* denotes courses that have been approved for extra honors credit at the University of California^ denotes courses that cannot be used to fulfill the "G" elective requirement

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION1. Complete 220 credits* including the

following courses:

a. English and Literature 4 yearsb. Mathematics 2 yearsc. Science (one semester

each of a physical-type science and a life-type science)

2 years

d. Additional full year of science or math

e. Social Studies 3 yearsf. Fine Arts or Foreign

Language1 year

g. Physical Education 2 ½ yearsh. Computer Literacy 1 semesteri. Personal Skills (including

Practical Arts1 year

j. Health 1 semester

*Students receive five units of credit for classes in which the student earns a D grade or better. A grade of “A”, “B”, “C” or “D” is passing. The grade of “F” is a failure and receives no credit.

2. Complete a minimum of 45 hours of Community Service at a non-profit community organization.

3. Students must pass all sections of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).

PROGRAM CHANGESStudents have been scheduled into classes based upon their choices and the courses needed for graduation. Program changes will not be made unless the program contains an error, the student has failed a course and cannot continue to the next level or, as a senior, the student needs a course in order to graduate.

Program changes will not be made so that a student can have home study, to accommodate employment, to have a specific teacher, or because of a change of mind about taking a certain course. Program changes may be made by the administration.

TRANSFERRING OR DROPPING A CLASSStudents who drop a class after 6 weeks of a grading period have elapsed will receive an “F” unless special circumstances exist and prior administrative approval is received.

TRANSFER COURSESWhen a student wants to receive SPHS credit for a course taken at another school and wants to place said course on the SPHS transcript, the student must have PRIOR approval of the course.Guidelines...• The course must be one that is not part of the regular SPHS curriculum unless the student is a senior and the course is needed for graduation or there is a conflict in the schedule that prevents enrollment. In any case, the course may not contain previously credited content.• The course to be taken must be from an accredited school (not a tutorial). • The student should see his or her counselor for the necessary form.• The form must be completed and signed by a Counselor and Administrator before the course begins. • After the student has received approval for the course, the student must present an official transcript to the SPHS Registrar as verification that the course was completed. • No more than 3 outside courses may be posted to an SPHS transcript.  Please contact Ginger Merritt with any questions (gmerritt@fc.spusd.net)

REPORT CARDSReport cards are issued four times a year: At the end of the first quarter (November) At the end of the first semester, (February) At the end of the third quarter (April) At the end of the second semester (June) Availability of report cards is announced in the Tiger Dispatch: Daily Bulletin. Students are responsible for picking up report cards following announcement that report cards are available in the office.

Report cards will not be issued to students who have an obligation that needs to be paid.

Parents should check the Tiger Dispatch on the SPHS website and Aeries/ABI Parent Browser for information and announcements regarding issuance of report cards.

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If a student notices an error in his report card, the student should discuss this with the teacher who gave him the grade.

All grade corrections must be made in the grading period following the grading period in which the error was made. For example, if an error was made on the first semester report card, the student should contact the teacher about the error before the end of the third quarter. No changes will be made retroactively.

Incomplete Grade: An incomplete grade automatically becomes an “F” if it is not cleared within the first six weeks of the subsequent term, or, summer, if the incomplete was given at the end of the school year. An extension may be given by the teacher. Clearing an incomplete grade is the student’s responsibility.

PROGRESS REPORTSProgress reports will be mailed to parents of students who are doing less than “C” work or who are receiving an “unsatisfactory” in citizenship at the mid-point in each quarter (October, December, March and May).

Special Report to Parents: Teachers may send “Special Report to the Parents” at any time should the circumstance warrant it.

GRADUATION CEREMONY PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

Participation in the graduation ceremony is a privilege, not a right. In order for a senior to be eligible for participation in the graduation ceremony, there are behavioral expectations, as well as academic achievement, which must be demonstrated throughout the senior year. This includes attendance at school and in classes, and citizenship.

Each senior student will receive the complete text of the High School Graduation Participation Criteria (AR 5127) at the beginning of the school year.

REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM (ROP)Information about Regional Occupational Program (ROP) classes for students 16 years old or in the 11th and 12th grade is available in the Career Center. An ROP counselor is in the Career Center two days a week to help students research their interests and career pathway.

ROP is provided by the Los Angeles County Office of Education and comes alongside the

regular academic program at participating high schools in Los Angeles County. The thrust of ROP might be said to be the teaching of skills which provide students with the ability to get an entry-level job. Theory is only part of the picture in ROP. Putting theory to work and learning what works out there is what we’re about. We’re able to do this because our teachers all have industry experience.

ROP classes are hands-on classes, taught in SPHS classrooms as well as community sites by professionals who share their career information with SPHS students.

The ROP Program takes on the scope and direction of the host district and enhances it; enriches it. At SPHS there is a very strong emphasis on academics and preparation for college. The ROP class schedule reflects this. These classes can be an entry into an interesting career. However, for the majority they will be classes that will offer personal enrichment, or enable students to have a meaningful part time job during college years.

An ROP student may take an ROP class offered at another school or location if it is scheduled in the late afternoon, in the evening, or on Saturday. This enables students to take advantage of the many and varied class opportunities which are close by. The only requirement to take an ROP class is that the student be 16 years old or in the 11th or 12th

grade. This coincides with the age at which a student may want to consider getting a part-time job. All classes are free to high school students.

GRADE POINT AVERAGES

Each class taken (for each semester) is worth 5 credits.  Grades received for each class are worth 4 points - for each "A" earned, or 3 points - for each "B" earned, or 2 points - for each "C" earned, or 1 point - for each "D" earned, or 0 points - for each "F".  To calculate your student’s GPA, divide the total number of points earned, by the number of classes taken, i.e., 21 points earned for 6 classes equals a 3.5 GPA for that semester.  If a class is approved for additional credit, or “weighting" by UC (for certain honors and AP classes, see chart on page 8), then each "A" would = 5 points, each "B" would = 4 points, each "C" would = 3 points, etc.  SPHS does not provide weighted grade point averages.  If you would like to calculate your student’s GPA (weighted, or unweighted), please click on this link.    http://gpacalculator.net/high-school-gpa-

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calculator/

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (CSF)CSF is an honor society for sophomore, junior and senior students. Applications for membership are accepted during an announced 2 week period at the beginning of each semester. To qualify, students must earn ten points each semester. Details will be announced in the bulletin.

AWARDS – SCHOLARSHIPSColleges and Universities usually have scholarship funds with which to assist students who have financial needs. Students interested in scholarships should apply directly to the college or university of their choice; however the high school counselors are able to advise students about scholarships.

SAT 2014-2015Students should check with the colleges of their choice as to specific test requirements.

SAT & SUBJECT TESTS SCHEDULE

October 11, 2014

November 8, 2014

December 6, 2014

January 24, 2015

March 14, 2015 (SAT only, no subject Tests)

May 2, 2015

June 6, 2015

For foreign language testing “with listening” - students are advised to bring CD player & headphones.

Please check the College Board website for specific subject tests offered on given dates

(www.collegeboard.org)

PSAT—NOT JUST FOR JUNIORSSophomores and Juniors are encouraged to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test National Merit Qualifying Test (PSAT-NMSQT).

The PSAT-NMSQT is a good indicator of performance on the SAT and Scholastic qualifying tests.

PSAT SCHEDULE Saturday, October 18, 2014

SAT, ACT and Subject Tests are given throughout the year and require pre-registration.

For SAT, Subject Tests and AP registration dates, tests dates and to register, go to the College Board website at www.collegeboard.org.Please Note: You cannot take the SAT and Subject Tests on the same test date.

To register for AP Tests, please check with your guidance counselor before the end of the first semester. AP tests require registration with the College Board (www.collegeboard.org) and are only given once in the spring. Deadlines to register apply. AP tests are given only once a year.

ACT Test Dates: Sept 13, 2014, October 25, 2014, December 13, 2014, February 7, 2015, April 18, 2015, June 13, 2015 for registration dates, and to register go to www.actstudent.org

RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS

Behavioral Health Care Hospitals Las Encinas (800) 792-2345 BHC Alhambra

Hospital(626) 286-1191

Substance Abuse Support California Smokers

Helpline(800) 662-8887

Marijuana Anonymous Hotline

(626) 583-9582

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SCHOOL SAFETY POLICIES

STUDENT SERVICESStudents are responsible for reading and understanding the following policies, accessible at the Student Services webpage of the sphstigers.org website:

Academic Integrity Attendance Bicycle, Scooter, Skateboard Policy Electronic Device Policies Class Conduct Standards Community Service Requirements Dress Code Policy Saturday School Rules

At the beginning of the school year or upon enrollment at SPHS students must sign an acknowledgment form stating that they have reviewed and understand the above policies.

CLOSED CAMPUSThe South Pasadena High School campus is closed to outside visitors. Individuals who have legitimate business to conduct must request a visitor’s pass from the main office. Maintaining a secure learning environment, free from trespassers, requires the reporting of visitors to the appropriate authorities.

Trespassers can be arrested.

Home Study: Students may have an assigned Home Study during 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th or 7th periods and during that time may NOT remain anywhere on campus including the Tiger Patio, Diamond Avenue, Rollin Street, the gym, or the swimming pool parking lot. Please note: Students who have an assigned Home Study during 5th or 6th period must remain on campus until the end of lunch unless they have a senior privilege card.

Unauthorized Departure from campus: Any unauthorized departure during brunch, lunch or during the student’s school day will result in an attendance referral.

Consequences for leaving at brunch/lunch are: 1st Offense: warning and/or detention 2nd Offense: Assignment of Saturday School 3rd Offense: Additional Saturday School and

parent conference 4th Offense: Additional Saturday School,

possible suspension, and/or referral recommending a SART meeting with parent and counselor.

DISCIPLINEWhen disciplinary action is necessary to effect appropriate behavior change, students are assigned hours of Saturday School, hours after school, contracted hours for campus enhancement, or possibly, suspension from school. The disciplinary action taken will be at the discretion of the principal or her designee.

CONSEQUENCESSPHS Administration may recommend disciplinary action in accordance with California Education Code for any incident deemed inappropriate on or near campus including, but not limited to, the following: assault, assault and battery, weapon possession, possession of dangerous substances, extortion/robbery, willful damage to school property, stolen property, tobacco use or possession, use of vulgarity/profanity, use or possession of drug paraphernalia, disruption of school activities, willful defiance of school authorities, gambling, reckless driving, parking in an unauthorized area on school property, false identification, forgery, distribution or utterance of inflammatory, libelous, slanderous material and/or speech, dress code violations, violation of suspension, unauthorized presence on a school campus other than the assigned campus, tardies, truancies, throwing of any kind of object or liquid, plagiarism, cheating, possession of an imitation firearm, sexual assault/battery, harassment, terroristic threats, etc.

Refer to the Tiger Guide for descriptions of types of offenses and specific recommendations for such violations.

SATURDAY SCHOOLSaturday School is a detention study hall. It is to be used in a positive educational fashion. Students and parents are notified of a

Saturday School Detention via call slips and the auto-dialer. Copies of the referral and Saturday School letter are mailed home.

All school rules apply during Saturday School.

Students must arrive prior to 8:00 AM and will be dismissed at 12:00 PM.

Missed Saturday School assignments, for any reason, may be reassigned at the discretion of the Asst. Principal of Student Services (please refer to the Tiger Guide for detailed information).

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BICYCLES/SCOOTERS/SKATEBOARDSBicycles, scooters, skates, gliders, and skateboards are not to be ridden on school grounds. In order to maintain a safe and secure environment as well as to preserve the campus, all wheeled vehicles must be walked on campus. Students must use the bicycle parking behind the Career Center. SPHS is not responsible for the security of bicycles, scooters and skateboards on campus.

The Bicycle/Scooters/Skateboard Policy including disciplinary procedures may be found on the Student Services webpage the school’s website sphstigers.org

CELLULAR PHONE AND PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

Students may possess cell phones, but they must be turned off between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and put in a pocket, backpack, or purse, providing that they do not disrupt the educational program or school activities.

Cell phone use, including text messaging, shall be prohibited during the instructional day. The instructional day is defined as the start of first period to the end of the last period of the day. Students may use cell phones before and after school and at school related events, providing they are not disruptive to the event. If a disruption occurs, an employee may direct the student to turn off the cell phone and/or confiscate the cell phone until the end of the day or activity.

Unauthorized use of an electronic signaling device will result in confiscation of the beeper or phone, possible parent conference, and/or student detention.

The Cellular Phone and Personal Electronic Device Policy including disciplinary procedures may be found on the Student Services webpage the school’s website sphstigers.org

Parents needing to contact their students in emergency situations may do so by calling the SPHS Main Office (626) 441-5820. Otherwise, students are not to make or receive calls while at school.

MARKING PENS/ETCHING DEVICESMarking pens, etching devices, and spray cans are not allowed on campus unless being used in an art class, or in another classroom where the

teacher has given permission and assigned project work that requires their use.Any student caught using a marking pen or etching device to mark school property will be suspended and subject to other disciplinary action, such as repairing or paying for all damages caused.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT/DRUG POLICYSPHS maintains a safe environment policy regarding alcohol and drugs, on campus, at a school-sanctioned activities (whether on or off campus), or going to and from school.

SPHS may recommend expulsion for infractions involving occurrences of any of the following:

Being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

Possessing alcohol or other drugs. Providing alcohol or other drugs to someone

else. Using alcohol or other drugs.

The Board of Education supports a “safe environment” approach to serious offenses in which students present dangers to themselves or others. This approach makes the removal of potentially dangerous students from the classroom a top priority. It ensures fair and equal treatment and requires that all offending students bear the appropriate consequences for their actions.

Students who have observed unsafe or illegal activity on campus may report such activity in a variety of anonymous ways to school administration or faculty. Students may also use the WeTip School Safety Hotline at (800) 78-CRIME or (800) 782-7463 to report such incidences.

SMOKINGUse of tobacco products is prohibited at all times on district grounds. This prohibition applies to all employees, students, and any visitors at any activity or athletic event on property owned, leased or rented by or from the district.

SUBSTANCE USE/ ABUSE SUPPORTProtecting the safety and well being of our students is a high priority at SPHS. We provide access to group support and counseling for our students who are dealing with substance use/abuse issues and also have links with community support resources. We urge our students to let us help them and to be proactive.

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The South Pasadena High School Dress Code is designed to ensure a focused learning environment on campus that fosters physical cleanliness and mutual respect amongst students and staff. Self-expression in dress is encouraged on campus but must be limited where it may intrude upon the rights of others to a comfortable school setting. The Code is also designed to present a consistent image of South Pasadena High School as a place of learning.

What Must Be Covered: Range of skin from the armpit to The Bottom Line (see definition).

The Bottom Line: A hand’s width below the bottom of the buttocks. When the body is standing straight, clothing (any combination of tops and bottoms) must extend from armpit level to the Bottom Line, front and back. No skin must been seen within this range. Bare midriffs are prohibited. Sheer clothing must be worn accordingly: Skirts must extend half of the length between the hips and the knees. Underwear must be worn. No underwear may be visible, including but not limited to boxers, briefs, bras and bra straps, panties,

thongs. No bare feet are allowed.

Prohibited items of clothing: Clothing or accessories that may be construed as a weapon, including but not limited to chains, spiked bands. Hats, bandanas, visors, beanies, berets and caps inside buildings. Strapless tops. Those bearing derogatory messages or images (racial, ethnic, religious, gender or sexual slurs). Those bearing sexual suggestion. Those bearing connotations of violence. Those bearing connotations of drugs or alcohol. Those bearing profanity. Those bearing gang-affiliated symbols.

Where the Dress Code is in effect:On campus during school hours.At school functions (e.g. football games, dances).

Penalties for violations: Dress code requirements for formal dances (e.g. Winter Formal and the Prom) will vary slightly from the normal Dress Code Policy. Student dress code violations will result in denied access and may prohibit admission to other school dances for the remainder of the academic year.

Any faculty/staff member may issue student referral/dress code violation slips. Dress code violations will become part of the student’s discipline record. Students are expected to know the provisions of the Dress Code Policy. Therefore, violators will be subject to the following progression of penalties without previous warning:

First offense: The student will be given a verbal warning and assigned loaner clothes from the Student Services Office (see Loaner Policy) unless he/she can supply appropriate cover-up clothing or notify a parent to bring clothing.

Second & Third offenses: Same as above. In addition, the student is assigned Saturday School detention (4 Hours). The Student Services Office notifies the student’s parents. Failure to attend the assigned Saturday School detention may result in suspension.

Fourth and every repeated offense thereafter: The student will be suspended for defiance.

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SOUTH PASADENA HIGH SCHOOLDRESS CODE POLICY

Loaner Policy: Loaner clothes must be returned to Student Services by 8:00am the following school day. Clothes must be washed before being returned. If a student fails to return the clothes, he/she will be assigned Saturday School.

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES

STUDENT ACTIVITY CARD(SAC CARDS)

The Student Activity Card (SAC Card) admits the purchaser to regular athletic contests in which South Pasadena High School teams participate, in accordance with the various agreements and the rules of the California Interscholastic Federation and the Rio Hondo League. It also gives the student discounts on other ASB activities such as dances.The SAC is valid only for the school year in which it is issued, and the privileges of the SAC may be revoked by the school administration. The SAC can be purchased at registration. A lost SAC can be replaced for $5.00 at the SPHS student bank. The SAC is not transferable.Students are required to carry a SAC card or a student identification card while on campus or at school events.

STUDENT PHONE DIRECTORY

A Student Phone Directory is published each October by the Stage Arts Department. Parents approve student information included in the directory on a form at registration.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY

All students involved with extra curricular activities are covered by this policy including: school club members, athletes, team managers and statisticians, students involved in school musical or theatrical productions that have open auditions and pep members. To participate in interscholastic athletics and extra-curricular activities, all students must conform to all SPHS requirements, which includes having a 2.0 GPA during each marking period. For further detail about extra-curricular eligibility please consult the Tiger Guide.

TIGERLINKS

TigerLinks is a Freshman/new student orientation & support program with the purpose of providing a smooth transition throughout the 9th grade/first year at SPHS.

STUDENT CLUBS

SPHS offers a wide variety of student clubs in which students can participate. Club Rush is held during the month of September. This is an opportunity for students to learn about and sign up for clubs that interest them. All SPHS clubs are student led, approved by the principal and have a faculty sponsor. Students may establish new clubs within school guidelines. SPHS Clubs will be recognized as authorized if they are sponsored by school personnel, composed completely of current school enrollees, hold the majority of their meetings at school and during the regular school day, have a democratic plan for selection of members and leaders, establish aims that are educational, of school interest, or of community interest, and meet all conditions outlined in the Tiger Guide.

PTSA mini-grants are available to clubs who apply.

Active clubs vary each year at SPHS. Clubs active in recent years have included:

Advanced Dance Martial Arts Club

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African American Integration Club Math Club

American Cancer Society Meditation Club Amigos Club Mock Trial Anime Club Model United Nations Around the World Club Modesty Club Art Reach Musical Hearts Autism Awareness National Food Club Badminton Club National Honor Society Baking Tigers Orchestra Band Origami Club Bookaholics Anonymous PAVA Jr. Brick by Brick Club Paw Prints CCF Paws to Rescue College Prep Club Piano Club Cultural Heritage Pink Club DIY Club Programming Club ELD Club Project Kindle Environmental Club Racket Club Future Business Leaders

(FBLA) Red Cross Club Feminists Unite Robotics Club First Tee/First Swing Science Club Gay-Straight Alliance Socialist Club Generosity Club Speech & Debate Go Club SPHS Music for Charity Green Team Spicy Club Sauce Habitat for Humanity Squash Club Hand Me Loves Tattoo Tigers Hope for Haiti TEACH HOST Club Tech Will Club Investment Club TGG Korean Club Invisible Children United The Ultimate Frisbee Club

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ATHLETICS

ATHLETIC MISSION STATEMENT

“The South Pasadena High School Athletic Program, as part of a comprehensive high school, provides our students the opportunity to develop individual skills to a personal best and to learn team work.

We offer a high quality program, where students gain self-discipline, trust in others, and have opportunity to represent their school.

Within a competitive environment, students learn the life skills of fair play, sportsmanship, and respect.

Through dedication, passion, and hard work, they increase personal performance and develop self-confidence and a winning attitude.”

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

In addition to meeting all extra-curricular eligibility requirements, the student-athlete must also conform to all CIF requirements. Each student who participates on an athletic team must also have his parent sign a training letter that explains athletic team requirements and regulations. Students will not be allowed to participate unless this letter is signed and returned to the Athletic Director. Student athletes are expected to purchase a Student Activity Card (SAC Card). Details are listed in the Tiger Guide.

RIO HONDO LEAGUEAs a member of the Southern Section of the CIF, South Pasadena High School belongs to the Rio Hondo League, which, for most sports, includes the following schools: Blair High School La Canada High School Monrovia High School San Marino High School Temple City High School

ATHLETIC TEAMS

Fall Sports (late August through November) Cross Country - Boys & Girls Football Golf - Girls Tennis - Girls Volleyball - Girls Water Polo - Boys

Winter Sports (Mid-November through February) Basketball - Boys & Girls Soccer – Boys & Girls Water Polo - Girls Wrestling

Spring Sports (Mid-February through May) Baseball Golf - Boys Softball – Girls Swimming – Boys & Girls Tennis – Boys Track – Boys & Girls Volleyball - Boys

Athletic Complaint Procedure: In the interest of fairness and open communication, the following athlete and/or parent Athletic Complaint Procedure should be followed: First, discuss any concerns or problems with

the coach. Second, take your concern to the Athletic

Director. Third, speak with the Asst. Principal of

Student Services. Fourth, contact the Principal.

ATHLETIC LETTER AWARDSThe athlete must be recommended by the coach and must fulfill the following: Athlete must meet minimum requirements of

participation for the sport. The athlete must be a member of the team

for the complete duration of the season. No letter or award will be given to an athlete

who has been formally expelled or who withdrew from the team.

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SPHS TRADITIONS

COLOR DAYThe Pep Commission and Pep squad will sponsor Color Day on Friday, October 10, 2014. Students wear orange and black. A Pep Assembly will be held in preparation for the first league football game.

PERFORMING ARTS PRODUCTION

The performing arts production (play or musical activity) is presented in the spring. Students who have participated in the Fullerton Drama Festival are eligible to try out for parts.

HOMECOMINGEach year, the Commission sponsors Homecoming, which is usually the last football game of the year. This year Homecoming will be on October 31, 2014. The Commission, in conjunction with the class officers, promotes school-wide activities throughout the day. A Pep Assembly is held, at which time the Court is presented to the school. After the assembly, there is an all-school fair with booths run by the various campus clubs. The Homecoming Dance is held in the gym after the football game. The dance ends by 12:00 a.m.

OOTERSThe term “OOTER” (out-of-towner) is used for guests of SPHS students who wish to attend school dances.

Only one OOTER guest is allowed for each SPHS student attending a dance. (Not all dances allow OOTER.) OOTER guests must be not younger than 9th grade or no older than 20 years of age by the date of the dance, and must be able to provide a photo ID.

All guests are subject to administrative approval. Background checks will be conducted on OOTER guests prior to approval.

All school rules apply to SPHS students and their guests.

SENIOR AWARDS NIGHTThe annual Senior Awards and Recognition Night will be held on June 3, 2015. Graduating seniors who have earned special recognition, awards, and college scholarships are honored.

BACCALAUREATE

Baccalaureate is an inspirational ceremony that serves as a send off for our graduating seniors. This program features student speeches and performances, as well as a keynote speaker. A reception follows on the Tiger Patio for students and families. It’s a great time for end-of- high –school photo opportunities with friends and family. Baccalaureate will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 5pm.

FLOWER CHAIN

The Junior Flower Chain is an old esteemed tradition at SPHS. Juniors, dressed alike, lead the Senior Class on to Roosevelt Field for the graduation ceremony. Also, the juniors in the Flower Chain usher at Baccalaureate and serve at the Senior Class Breakfast. Juniors only may participate and each participant is required to make a dress/outfit to be worn for Graduation and Baccalaureate. Flower Chain participants must have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 in the previous marking period. Flower Chain participation is dependent on an application.

SENIOR GRAD NIGHT

Grad Night is the traditional all-night celebration for the Senior Class will be held after the commencement ceremony on June 10, 2015. It is organized by the SPHS PTSA and includes safe, fun-filled activities such as a cruise and exclusive use of an amusement park as well as chartered transportation. PTSA works throughout the year raising funds to defray costs per individual.

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SPHS PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT ASSOCIATIONwww.sphsptsa.net

The SPHS PTSA promotes communication and interaction within the school community and serves as a resource for parents, teachers, and students.

PLEASE JOIN US!SPHS PTSA membership is available to any individual. Annual dues are $7.00 per member. Objectives of the PTSA The mission of the California State PTA is to

positively impact the lives of all children and families.

The overall purpose of PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.

To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.

First meeting begins @ 6:00 on Monday. Remaining meetings are at 6:30 p.m. Forums begin at 7:30 p.m. Forum alone starts at 7pm.

August 25 – Meeting & Forum September 29 – Forum Only - Naviance October 27 – Meeting & Forum January 12 – Meeting & Forum February 23 – Forum Only March 23 – Meeting & Forum April 27 – Forum Only May 18 – Meeting & Forum

PTSA PROGRAMSParent involvement in a student’s education is extremely important.

Volunteers: SPHS PTSA coordinates volunteers & needs your help in a variety of ways, including:

Bingo volunteer Chaperone field trips

Registration Awards Committee Translation Staff Appreciation School Committees PTSA e-newsletter Career awareness Special events

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SPHS PTSA 2014-2015 Executive Board

PRESIDENT Deb McCurdymcdez@mac.com

1ST VICE-PRESIDENT Alison Rainey PROGRAMS abell61655@aol.com

2ND VICE-PRESIDENT Mindy Sato MEMBERSHIP satomommy@aol.com

3RD VICE-PRESIDENT Karen Weinstock WAYS AND MEANS jkwst@hotmail.com

TREASURER Teri Leetlquan113@gmail.com

SECRETARY - Laurie AmayaRECORDING Ltafamlaw@earthlink.net

SECRETARY - Sean DillinghamCORRESPONDING sean.dillingham@gmail.com

AUDITOR Kate GibsonBKSteele@socal.rr.com

HISTORIAN Ruby Kalrarubykalra@gmail.com

PARLIAMENTARIAN Debra BeadleDebra.Beadle@gmail.com

ADVISOR Janet Andersonjanderson@fc.spusd.net

Grad Night Wish Night Programs Committee

(Plans Forums & Book Club)

Food Donations for an event

Parent Party Activity Paper Drive Vision & Hearing Test Senior BBQ Senior English Research

Project Usher for school

events

Wish Night: The SPUSD budget cannot meet all the demands for classroom equipment and supplies to enrich students’ education. Helping faculty obtain materials necessary to keep classrooms well equipped is important, and a great way to directly support the classrooms is to donate to the Wish Night Mini-Grant Program. Faculty members apply for funds by submitting a mini-grant application to a committee consisting of the principal and PTSA officers.

Communications: PTSA publishes the quarterly Tiger Paws E-newsletter, bi-weekly Tiger Today e-blasts, and the PTSA website (www.sphsptsa.net), keeping you up to date on SPHS and PTSA activities and events

Parent Tiger Guide: Distributed to freshman parents and new parents to SPHS during registration. This guidebook contains invaluable information and is a supplement to the Tiger Guide, a student handbook of pertinent SPHS information and a planner to help students organize assignments. Parent Tiger Guide is available online at www.sphsptsa.net

Distinguished Student Scholarships: SPHS PTSA offers several awards to graduating student SPHS PTSA members. Applicants are judged on the basis of student volunteerism in their community service and extracurricular activities.

Grad Night: SPHS PTSA coordinates and sponsors this fun evening open to all of our graduating students.

Student Club Mini-Grant Program: To support club activities, funds are available through an application and committee review process.

.SPHS SUPPORT – COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS

SPHS SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL

School Site Council is a mandated committee, the purpose of which is to develop and recommend a yearly school improvement plan and budget consistent with the Education Code. Its membership is composed of the principal, teachers, classified personnel, students, and parents. Meetings are held monthly to oversee the plan, and, if necessary, make modifications in the plan to reflect changing improvement needs and priorities.

SPEF – SOUTH PASADENA EDUCATION FOUNDATIONPresident – Jonathan Primuth - (626) 441-5810 x1164

The South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF) is a non-profit organization that assists in the achievement of a superior public education for all children enrolled in the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD). Relying on the generous donations of families, community and business partnerships, SPEF has been able to donate millions of dollars to SPUSD since 1980.

Through fundraising activities such as phone banks, Parti Gras and after school programs and summer school SPEF provides funding for programs, salaries, projects and equipment designed to benefit all SPUSD students.  In particular, South Pasadena High School students benefit from SPEF’s role in co-administering summer school. Some of the other programs at the high school to which SPEF contributes are: counseling and library services.

SPHS BOOSTER CLUBPresident – Kate Gibson – www.sphsboosterclub.com

The SPHS Booster Club was established in 1986 by high school parents as a support group to encourage parent participation to raise funds to enhance and expand the academic, social and athletic programs that are available to each student at South Pasadena High School. Through fundraisers such as Bingo and the Tiger Run, the Booster Club has raised millions of dollars since 1986 and feels strongly that

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parent involvement during the high school year can be a key to the success of every student.

Bingo: Volunteers staff weekly Saturday night Bingo games in the gymnasium. The proceeds from this activity fund various extra-curricular and co-curricular activities at SPHS.

SPHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONDirector – Mary Gil Smith – (626) 482-5415

The purposes of the SPHS Alumni Association are to:1. Provide a channel of communication among

South Pasadena High School graduates and students by maintaining a directory of graduates and coordinating class reunions

2. Provide scholarships to graduating seniors each year. Hundreds of graduates have received hundreds of thousands of dollars since the Association started providing scholarships.

3. Cultivate the heritage and traditions and help preserve the memorabilia of South Pasadena High School.

SOUTH PASADENA COUNCIL PTA SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE

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The South Pasadena Council PTA Special Needs Committee is comprised of families of special needs students, teachers, staff, and administrators. We serve South Pasadena’s students with special needs, their teachers, and their families. In collaboration with the SPUSD, we work to foster excellent education and an informed and supportive community for all our city’s children.

The Special Needs Committee hosts a Special Needs Forum and a Special Needs Conference in alternate years. At the Special Needs Forum, parents and guardians of students with special needs are invited to provide feedback about the special education services provided by the SPUSD. The results from the Special Needs Forum are shared with the SPUSD to improve the District's services and ways of working with students with special needs and their families. Our fifth Special Needs Forum is scheduled for Fall 2015. At the Special Needs Conference, experts in a variety of fields are invited to speak about recent research and strategies for addressing special needs issues. Parents, educators, professionals, and administrators from South Pasadena and the surrounding communities are invited to attend.

Our fourth Special Needs Conference will be held in Spring 2016.

During the 2014-15 school year, the Special Needs Committee will be sponsoring Parent Education Nights. Topics will include Common Core and Executive Functioning, IEPs and 504 plans, Behavior Support, School Discipline, and more. The Committee will also be hosting Transition Orientation Meetings for special education families and students at SPMS and SPHS during Spring 2015. Please check our website for times, dates, and speakers: www.spp4snc.com.

The Special Needs Committee distributed an electronic Special Education Survey to special education families in June 2014 to request input about the services provided by the District. Results from the survey, along with input from the Special Needs Forums, help guide the goals and priorities of the Special Needs Committee. An electronic survey will be distributed again in May/June 2015.

Families of students with an IEP will be receiving email notices automatically from the Department of Special Education. If you would like to update your email address with the District, please contact Rebecca Quinones, Secretary, at rquinones@fc.spusd.net or (626) 441-5810, x1140.

If you have any questions, please visit our website (www.spp4snc.com) or contact Lourdes Nonato (lbnonato@gmail.com), Special Needs Committee Chair.

South Pasadena Parents of Children with Special Needs Support Group

It is the intent of our group to provide an informal setting where parents can:• Meet others dealing with the unique challenges encountered with a special needs child.• Discuss the difficulties, frustrations, and rewards of raising a child with special needs.• Share experience and practical advice. • Network with others to collect information on other forms of assistance; such as doctors, specialists, tutors, programs, and camps.

Regular meetings are held from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. (9/11/14, 10/9/14, 11/13/14, 12/14/14, 1/8/15,

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2/12/15, 3/12/15, 4/9/15, 5/14/15 & 6/11/15). The first meeting on Sept 11th will be held at the home of John & Kim Lesak, 1242 Kolle Avenue, South Pasadena. Subsequent meetings will be held at the Lesaks or homes of other support group members. If you would like to receive information about subsequent locations or host a meeting please write to kimlesak@aol.com

Raising a child with special needs can often be isolating. We hope to form a community where everyone feels welcome, unencumbered, and emotionally supported. The personal problems and concerns of support group members will remain private and confidential. Please contact Kim at kimlesak@aol.com with questions or comments.

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