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2019-2020
STUDENT PLANNER
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Dress/Grooming and Gang Dress Policy
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Electronic Signaling Device Policy
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Sexual Harassment Policy
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Bullying Policy
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Credit Deficiency/Alternative Placement
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Participation Requirements for Graduation
Exercises/Commencement
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Services Available for Students
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Closed Campus
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Visitor Policy
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Attendance (Absences/Tardies) Policy
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Academic Honesty Policy
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Discipline Policy
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ANTELOPE VALLEY UNION
HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
44811 Sierra Highway
Lancaster, CA 93534-3226
Phone: (661) 948-7655
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Robert “Bob” Davis, President
Dr. Victoria M. Ruffin, Vice President
Amanda Parrell, Clerk
Jill McGrady, Member
John Rush, Member
SUPERINTENDENT AND CABINET
Dr. David Vierra, Superintendent
Brian Hawkins, Assistant Superintendent Business Services
Greg Nehen, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Brett Neal, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services
Shandelyn Williams, Assistant Superintendent, Student Services
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Welcome Lopes,
Welcome to the 2019-20 school year. We are excited about all the
opportunities we have for you at Antelope Valley High School. It is
definitely a great year to be a Lope. AVHS has a rich history of
successful students. What will be your story? We hope you take full
advantage of the many programs, activities, and athletics Antelope
Valley High School has to offer you in order to enhance your high
school experience.
The teachers and staff at AVHS are committed to providing you a
quality education and equipping you with the skills and experience
necessary for any goal you set for yourself. We strive to create an
atmosphere for you to grow socially, academically, and physically by
providing a wide array of courses, extra-curricular activities, and
athletic opportunities. We do this because we desire that all students
who attend this campus be provided with options and opportunities
that help to create well-rounded individuals.
Finally, we encourage you to get involved. The more students are
involved in school sponsored activities; the more successful they are
in academics and post high school opportunities. We want to see your
faces at games, rallies, field trips, ASB activities, and competitions. Get
to know your teachers and classmates. We want you to consider AVHS
part of your family where you are supported, encouraged, and
challenged.
Have a great year!
Eric Stanford
Principal
Antelope Valley High School
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WELCOME TO ANTELOPE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL!!!
ANTELOPE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
48900 Division St., Lancaster, CA 93535
Tel: 661-948-8552
Fax: 661-945-8867
Administration
Principal Eric Stanford Ext. 101
Assistant Principal Lisa Schmidt Ext. 108
Vice Principal Matt Fitzgerald Ext. 167
Vice Principal Torray Johnson Ext. 237
Vice Principal Deborah Keys Ext. 167
Vice Principal John Najar Ext. 176
Athletic Director
Jason Chronister
Maricarmen Serrano (Athletics Secretary) Ext. 176
Counselors
Chris Haggard, Head Counselor Ext .179
Gloria Kastner Ext. 179
Desiree Heller Ext. 179
Craig Cincis Ext. 179
Kazeem Tijani Ext. 179
Linda Valentine-Cobb Ext. 179
Psychologists
Henry Hernandez Ext. 235
Jackie Jones Ext. 185
Work Experience – Judy Coleman-Levy Ext. 179
OFFICES
Attendance Ext. 171 (A-J),
Ext. 170 (K-Z)
Accounting Ext. 183
Book Depository Ext. 140
Career Center Ext. 520
Community Attendance Worker Ext. 182
Counseling Office Ext. 179
EL Office Ext. 162
Health Office Ext. 168
Library Ext. 301
On Site Continuation Ext. 643
Registrar Ext. 109
Security Director Ext. 620
Site Deputy Ext. 113
Special Education Secretary Ext. 237
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Antelope Valley High School Student Learning Outcomes:
Students who graduate from Antelope Valley High School will be:
Academic Achievers Who:
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Exhibit subject-matter confidence and competence as demonstrated by
proficiency on standardized tests and college entrance exams.
Cognitive, Competent, and Critical Thinkers who:
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Demonstrate the ability to be self-evaluative, self-reflective adults who
can assess their strengths and weaknesses and demonstrate the ability to
make good decisions leading to self-correction, goal-setting and success.
Effective communicators who:
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Receive, interpret, and respond appropriately to verbal and non-verbal
messages and use oral and written language effectively.
Lifelong Learners who:
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Aggressively pursue learning and demonstrate an instilled desire for
excellence and success through goal-oriented persistence and
demonstrate marketability in post-high school careers and /or college.
Responsible Citizens who:
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Practice respect of self, others, and the environment as demonstrated by
the ability to make and meet personal, career, and social commitments.
Globally Competent users of technology who:
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Demonstrate 21
st
century research skills and the stamina, persistence and
collaborative skills and who develop and utilize strategies that
demonstrate adaptability to meet the needs of a changing workplace.
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Down in Antelope Valley
With its sky so blue
Lies our alma Mater
‘Neath the golden hue
With its snowcapped mountains,
And its poppies fair
We know our fondest memories
Will always linger there
Dear old Alma Mater,
We always will love thee,
To our colors, red and black,
We pledge our loyalty.
We would not forsake thee,
Or ever lose our dream
For our Alma Mater,
Our torch will always gleam
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The time spent in high school has been described by many as one of the
most exciting and rewarding experiences an individual has. It is our desire
that students attending our school will mature academically, socially,
culturally, and physically.
The friends you make in high school, the manner of conducting yourself
as you go about your classes and extra-curricular activities, and your
attitude towards those with whom you make contact — casual as the
contact may be — will affect life even more than you realize. These
relationships and experiences will be enhanced by a businesslike attention
to punctuality, attendance, orderliness and a considerate, courteous
attitude that will build a good record that is sure to be to your advantage.
An understanding of what AVHS expects of you and what you may expect
from AVHS thus creates an exciting and stimulating learning atmosphere.
As a cohesive leadership team, the Administrative Team will hold each
other and the staff accountable for the improvement of student instruction
and the increase of student achievement for students as if they were their
own. Through collaboration, high expectations, and the continuous
support of our staff, we assure that students have no choice but to succeed
at Antelope Valley High School.
This planner is presented to familiarize you with high school rules and
policies. Failure to read this booklet is an unacceptable reason for not
following the rules. Please enjoy your days at Antelope Valley High
School!!!
ANTELOPE VALLEY PRIDE
School Mascot………… Antelope
School Colors…………. Red and Black
Athletic League………..Golden League
Antelope Spirit is demonstrated in many ways:
‘Dress for Success Mondays’, ‘College T-Shirt Day Wednesdays’, and
‘Spirit Day’ every Friday when each student and staff member wears
something in our school colors of RED and BLACK.
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ANTELOPE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR 2019-2020
First Day of School August 12, 2019
Holidays (School Closed)
Labor Day September 2, 2019
Veterans Day November 11, 2019
Thanksgiving Break November 25-29, 2019
Winter Break Dec. 23 - Jan. 10, 2020
Martin L. King, Jr. Day January 20, 2020
Lincoln’s Day February 10, 2020
President’s Day February 17, 2020
Spring Break March 23 – 27, 2020
Memorial Day May 25, 2020
PD/Student Free Days October 23, 2019
February 5, 2020
April 8, 2020
Flex/Minimum Days
Back to School Night Sept. 5 and Jan. 29
Smarter Balance Exams April – May (TBD)
Final Exams (1
st
semester) December 18, 19, 20
Final Exams (2
nd
semester) June 2, 3, 4
Grading Periods
End of 1
st
Quarter October 11, 2019
End of 1
st
Semester December 20, 2019
End of 3
rd
Quarter March 20, 2020
End of 2
nd
Semester June 4, 2020
Graduation ~ (Last Day of School) Thur. June 4, 2020
Summer School July (TBD)
Additional Dates
Student Make-Up Picture Day (all grades) August (TBD)
Harvest Festival/College Information Night October 22, 2019
Salute to Youth April 2, 2020
Class Ring Order Days Beginning in Sept. 2019
Senior Cap and Gown Order Days Beginning in Sept. 2019
Academic Awards February 2020
Prom April (TBD)
Grad Nite May (TBD)
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Monday and Friday
Period
Start
End
Minutes
0
6:35
7:25
50
1
7:30
8:30
60
2
8:35
9:34
59
Snack
9:34
9:44
10
3
9:49
10:48
59
4
10:53
11:52
59
Lunch
11:52
12:22
30
5
12:27
1:26
59
6
1:31
2:30
59
7
2:35
3:00
55
Tuesday and Thursday (Advocacy)
Period
Start
End
Minutes
0
6:35
7:25
50
1
7:30
8:25
55
2
8:30
9:23
53
Snack
9:23
9:33
10
3
9:38
10:31
53
Advocacy
10:36
11:06
30
4
11:11
12:04
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Lunch
12:04
12:34
30
5
12:39
1:32
53
6
1:37
2:30
53
7
2:35
3:30
55
Flex Wednesday
Period
Start
End
Minutes
0
6:35
7:25
50
1
7:30
8:17
47
2
8:22
9:09
47
Snack
9:09
9:19
3
9:24
10:11
47
4
10:16
11:03
47
Lunch
11:03
11:33
5
11:38
12:25
47
6
12:30
1:17
47
7
1:22
2:09
47
Minimum Day
Period
Start
End
Minutes
0
6:35
7:25
50
1
7:30
8:10
40
2
8:15
8:50
35
3
8:55
9:30
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4
9:35
10:10
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Lunch
10:10
10:40
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10:45
11:20
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11:25
12:00
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12:05
12:55
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Where to Go For …
Absences / Off Campus Passes / Withdrawals Attendance Office
Activity Information Activities Office
Athletic Clearances Athletics Office
Bullying / Harassment Report Security or Administration
Career Information Career Center
Change of Address Attendance Office
College Information Career Center
Daily Progress Reports Guidance Office
Homework Request Switchboard
I.D. Cards OCD (Rm. 621)
Illness at School Health Office
Lost and Found Security Office
Off-Campus Pass Attendance Office
Official Transcripts Parchment.com / Registrar
Personal Issues or Problems Guidance Office
Schedule / Class Problems Guidance Office
Scholarship Information Career Center
School Bus Transportation Information AV Schools Transportation
(including bus passes and schedules) (661-945-3621)
ASB Cards Student Store
Textbooks Library / Book Depository
Theft / Vandalism Reports Security Office
Work Permits Work Experience Coordinator
(TBD)
Volunteer Principal’s Office
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ANTELOPE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
TESTING SCHEDULE FOR 2019 - 2020
California Assessment of Performance and Progress
(CAASPP)
Testing Window
January - May
Advanced Placement
(AP)
CELDT
(Annual)
Physical
Fitness Testing
May
July - October
April
For information regarding SAT and ACT test dates and
fees, please visit the following websites:
SAT:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-
deadlines
ACT:
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-
act/registration.html
For ASVAB testing dates contact M. Marquez-Padilla in the
Career Center (room 824). These tests are held at AVHS.
For additional information regarding college or career
readiness, please contact your Counselor
PSAT REGISTRATION AND TEST DATES
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying
Test is a program co-sponsored by the College Board and
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The PSAT is
a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the
SAT
®
. It also gives students a chance to enter NMSC
scholarship programs and gain access to college and career
planning tools. The PSAT is available for sophomores and
juniors, however only juniors qualify to compete in the NMSC
portion of the test.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
THE BULLETIN
Bulletin announcements are made each morning during first period. Please
listen carefully for important school information regarding athletics, campus
events, club activities, college information, and testing dates.
AVHS ATHLETICS AND CLUB INFORMATION
Antelope Valley High School has a number of clubs, organizations and athletic
programs. To ensure a fun High School experience, GET INVOLVED! A list of
clubs and activities can be found in the Activities Office. The Athletics Office
can assist you with your athletic questions.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ATHLETES (CIF) AND/OR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Every athlete must meet both AVUHSD and CIF-SS academic standards. CIF-
SS requires that a student be enrolled in, and passing at least (4) classes, only
one of which may be P.E. The District Board Policy requires that students have
at least a 2.0, “C” average in all classes in which he/she is enrolled. The
standard is based upon the student’s last quarter grades. The AVUHSD also
requires that a student not have more than (2) U’s (unsatisfactory) in citizenship.
It is important that the athlete realize he/she must pass at least four classes
(only one P.E. can be counted toward the four classes) regardless of his/her
GPA. Additionally, all athletes are expected to follow all Antelope Valley High
School, CIF, as well as team rules. The administration reserves the right to
discipline athletes as well as other students involved in school activities.
Disciplinary action may include but is not limited to removal from the team,
squad, or club. This policy also applies to all extracurricular activities including
ASB, Ag, Band, Cheer, NJROTC, Robotics, etc.
INSURANCE FOR ATHLETICS
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California Law (Ed. Code Sec. 32221) requires every member of an
athletic team to have accidental bodily injury insurance providing at least
$1,500 of scheduled medical and hospital benefits.
•
If the student has the required medical insurance coverage, fill in the
blanks with the name of the insurance company and the policy number.
•
If the student doesn’t have medical insurance and they want to play tackle
football they can pick up the tackle football insurance coverage packet in
the Athletics Office.
HEALTH AND EMERGENCY POLICY
If a student is injured or becomes ill at school, every effort will be made to notify
a parent. If a parent cannot be reached, then the emergency contacts will be
notified in the case of an emergency or illness. Parents and students are asked
to inform the school of any changes regarding telephone numbers, address, or
emergency contacts. A new pink card needs to be updated in the event of a
change.
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Students are not allowed to carry medication of any kind without proper
documentation. The health office must receive a completed district form for any
medications. The form can be found in the school’s health office. Students
must check all prescription medication into the Health Office in the original
pharmacy container. If it is an over the counter medication, it must be in a
sealed container from the store (Education Code 49423). If your student has
a chronic or acute health condition which may affect them at school,
please contact the school Health Technician at ext. 168 or the school’s
District Nurse at ext. 175.
FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH
Students whose financial situation may indicate a reduction in lunch pricing may
apply online at SchoolLunchApp.com or receive an application via the
U.S. mail by contacting Food Services at 661-575-1055 (Education Code
49510-49520).
IDENTIFICATION CARD POLICY
Each student will be issued an official Antelope Valley High
School photo I.D. badge and lanyard at the beginning of the
school year. Students are required to wear both the I.D. badge and lanyard
during school hours. I.D. badges should not be defaced in any manner. A
$3.00 charge will be paid prior to the replacement of lost, stolen, or defaced
I.D. badges; replacement lanyards will cost $2.00. To purchase a replacement
I.D. badge or a lanyard, please see the Site Accountant. Admission to all school
events and all school dances will be restricted to Antelope Valley High School
I.D. badge holders.
LIBRARY
The Library Media Center offers a wide range of opportunities for student
activities: study, research, leisure reading, instruction in information skills and
interaction with computers and multimedia and telecommunications. The
Librarian provides guided or independent group and learning pursuits. Student
I.D. is needed to check out any book from the Library. No food or drink is
allowed in the Library and a quiet atmosphere is expected.
The Library is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
LOST AND FOUND
A “Lost and Found” will be maintained and operated by the Security Team.
Please turn in any articles you may find and check with the Security Team
(Room 620) for anything you may have lost.
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LOCKERS
A limited number of lockers are available to students on the following priority
basis:
1.
Students who have visible handicaps.
2.
Students who have a temporary handicap, i.e., broken leg, arm, may be
issued a locker during the duration of the handicap with verification of date
of medical release.
3.
Students who have other medical problems with doctor verification.
A contract for conditions of use with appropriate signatures must be submitted
before a locker will be issued. Contracts are available in the Health Office.
Failure to comply with the conditions will result in forfeiture of the locker.
MESSAGES AND DELIVERY OF ITEMS TO STUDENTS
In an effort to avoid disrupting the classroom, the office staff cannot accept
or deliver personal messages, personal items or phone calls to students
at any time during the school day. Money or Cell Phones will not be taken
by any staff member for delivery. NO EXCEPTIONS! Please be sure to
remind your student before they leave for school about any personal business,
ride arrangements, etc. for that day. We do not page a student during lunch
or snack to leave for their appointment. Please allow plenty of time to arrive
prior to lunch or snack to have your student called out of class. If an
appointment has been scheduled for the student during the school day, a note
from parent/guardian must be received in the attendance office at the beginning
of that day (7:15 am – 7:45 am).
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
There is always a need for additional help in the office or with students. If you
have any “extra” time in your busy days and would like to become a Lope
Volunteer, please contact the Vice Principal’s Secretary at (661) 948-8552 ext.
888.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Antelope Valley High School shall not assume responsibility for the theft, or
loss of, or damage to personal property stored, installed, used, or brought on
school property. Do not bring valuables to school. This includes cell phones,
iPods, MP3 players, CD players, etc. AVHS staff will not investigate the theft
of electronic devices.
STUDENT STORE
The Associated Student Body provides a number of services through their
student store. Our store is located at the north end of the Wallace Ward
Building. They offer a wide variety of snacks, drinks, and spirit items. You may
also purchase your ASB card and Yearbook through the student store. The
Student Store is open during student lunch and after school.
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UNIFORM FOR P.E. CLASSES
In an attempt to improve instruction in the physical education program, uniforms
are required for all P.E. students. A uniform creates an atmosphere of pride
and self-discipline. As a result, the overall goals of the physical education
program can be accomplished.
The P.E. uniform consists of a pair of all black athletic shorts and an all gray
t-shirt. These items can be purchased at any department store. If any student
has a financial issue in regards to meeting the P.E. uniform requirement, the
student should confer with the P.E. instructor or the Vice Principal over the P.E.
department.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The types of classes and credits listed on the following pages are
the minimum required to receive a diploma from Antelope Valley High School
or any of the other high schools in the Antelope Valley Union High School
District.
These required classes total 160 credits. You need a total of 230 to graduate
from Antelope Valley High School. This gives you 70 credits to use for,
electives, or additional science, foreign language, or math classes that may be
required for college admission. The next pages may help you plan your years.
English
40 credits
4 years
Math (must complete algebra 1)
30 credits
3 years
Science (physical and life)
20 credits
2 years
Physical education
20 credits
2 years
World history
10 credits
1 year
U.S. History
10 credits
1 year
Healthful Living
10 credits
1 year
Civics
5 credits
1 semester
Economics
5 credits
1 semester
Fine Arts or Foreign Language
10 credits
1 year
Pass the California High School Exit Exam
ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
In order to prepare for a 4-year college or university directly after high school,
you need to take some specific classes in addition to the basic graduation
requirements. Both the California State Universities and the Universities of
California have the same preparatory requirements for admission.
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English
40 credits
4 years
Math (must complete algebra 1)
30 credits
3 years
Science (physical and life)
20 credits
2 years
Physical education
20 credits
2 years
World history
10 credits
1 year
U.S. History
10 credits
1 year
Healthful Living
10 credits
1 year
Civics
5 credits
1 semester
Economics
5 credits
1 semester
Fine Arts or Foreign Language
10 credits
1 year
ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
In order to prepare for a 4-year college or university directly after high school,
you need to take some specific classes in addition to the basic graduation
requirements. Both the California State Universities and the Universities of
California have the same preparatory requirements for admission.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AND CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM INFORMATION
Students entering college will be required to take either the ACT or the SAT.
Information concerning the costs and dates of administration can be acquired
through the counseling office or you can see the Antelope Valley High School
Testing Calendar for the 2019 - 2020 school year on page 8 of this book.
Antelope Valley Union HS District College and Career Website:
http://avcollegecareer.avhsd.org
Two years of Lab Science from Life or Physical (3 years recommended)
One year of Visual or Performing Arts from the approved list
Two years of the same Foreign Language (3 years recommended)
One year of an additional approved elective
*All grades submitted for college entrance must be “C” or better
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TYPICAL SEMESTER CLASS PLANNER
9
th
Grade
First Semester Second Semester
ENGLISH 9 ENGLISH 9
MATH MATH
SCIENCE SCIENCE
HEALTHFUL LIVING HEALTHFUL LIVING
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
If you fail a core class or lose credit, make plans for Summer School or Supplemental
Instruction. Courses may be available after school or on Saturdays. See your counselor.
10
th
Grade
First Semester Second Semester
ENGLISH 10 ENGLISH 10
MATH MATH
SCIENCE SCIENCE
WORLD HISTORY WORLD HISTORY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
By now you should have 120 credits or more. You need at least 95 credits before August of
your 3
rd
year to remain at AVHS or any comprehensive high school in the district.
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th
Grade
First Semester Second Semester
ENGLISH 11 ENGLISH 11
MATH MATH
US HISTORY US HISTORY
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
Now, you should have at least 180 credits. You need at least 145 credits by August of your 4
th
year to remain at AVHS or any comprehensive high school in the district.
12
th
Grade
First Semester Second Semester
ENGLISH 12 ENGLISH 12
CIVICS ECONOMICS
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
REMEMBER: Elective classes may be more math, science, or fine arts to meet college
entrance requirements. Colleges like 3 years of lab science and foreign language.
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GRADUATION EXERCISES PARTICIPATION POLICY
To participate in graduation exercises a student must:
1.
Meet graduation requirements one week prior to graduation exercises.
2.
Complete the student final clearance procedure including, but not limited
to, paying student financial obligations, returning textbooks, as well as
serving disciplinary assignments.
3.
Not be on suspension during the time of graduation exercises.
4.
Attend all scheduled graduation practices.
5.
Obey all graduation and school rules during practices and the graduation
ceremony.
6.
Wear the designated cap and gown and must have appearance and dress
that conforms to the standards established by the Board of Education
and/or Principal.
7.
The total number of tickets available to each student will be announced
second semester.
The Principal makes the final decision as to whether or not a student
participates in the graduation ceremony. The graduation ceremony is a
privilege, not a right.
**It is the responsibility of the early graduate students or families to stay
informed regarding senior/graduation activities and information. Please
keep in contact with the Activities Office.
GRADES
Students are issued report cards four times a year at the end of each quarter.
Semester grades only are entered on the official transcript. However, quarter
grades do affect eligibility for student activities and athletics. Grades reflect the
quality and quantity of student work as compared to a standard.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress reports are distributed at approximately the fifth week of each quarter.
A progress report may give the parent an indication that the student’s work is
below average or it may indicate that the student’s work is outstanding. Parents
are urged to contact teachers when questions arise about grades.
CITIZENSHIP GRADE REQUIREMENT
Citizenship grades for extracurricular activities are determined by a composite
of all classroom teachers’ grades. Students who receive a “U” in citizenship in
three or more classes are ineligible for participation in school activities for the
quarter following that grading period.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION
Students deficient in credits will have to apply, as there are limited spaces to
attend the Supplemental Instruction Program to make-up failed core classes
required for graduation. Electives may be replaced with courses required for
graduation/promotion.
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The Antelope Valley Union High School District offers youth who encounter
problems or difficulty during their learning experience at a comprehensive high
school the opportunity to continue their education in a different environment. If
for any reason a student cannot function in a large environment at a
comprehensive high school, has to miss class because of illness, or has
dropped out of school for a certain amount of time…whatever the reason, there
is an alternative program to meet that need. Alternative Education Programs
are designed with one essential goal in mind – that the student completes the
educational process and receives his/her diploma.
3RD AND 4TH YEAR STUDENTS REQUIRING ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT
Students who fail classes will be provided with opportunities for counseling,
support, and may enroll in a Supplemental Instruction Program. Students
who do not accept responsibility for their academic progress by the end of the
second year in high school may forfeit the opportunity and privilege to remain
at a comprehensive high school such as AVHS.
1.
The student will be required to meet with a counselor, administrator,
and a parent. Appropriate alternative programs will be reviewed, and
an alternative education application will be completed. All transfers
must be made in accordance with the District Alternative Placement
Manual and State Education Code.
2.
Students who are 18 years of age, or older, and are not on target for
graduation will be placed in Independent Study OR Adult Education.
The Third- and Fourth-Year Student Requirements Table that indicates
whether comprehensive high school attendance is allowable is as follows:
Year in
School
Credits Required to Remain
At Comprehensive High School
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Year
95 or more
125 or more
Fourth Year
145 or more
185 or more
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POWERSCHOOL
PowerSchool is a safe and easy way for you to keep up-to-date online through
the internet on a daily basis. In order to receive your access code, please
contact the Guidance office (ext. 179).
You will be able to use PowerSchool to:

Check student’s latest grades

Verify attendance

Receive email alerts when new grades are posted

Receive emails with school or class information

See what homework is not turned in and read notes from teachers

View team and club activities

View your “Combined Calendar” to see all the events from the school
calendar, classes, and activities automatically collected and personalized

Read daily announcements, lunch menus, school policies, and classroom
news
Antelope Valley High School strives to create a safe, secure environment for
parents, students and educators. Privacy and security are a high priority.
PowerSchool uses advanced encryption technology to ensure the secure
transmission of all sensitive data. User information is never sold or shared with
people or organizations outside of PowerSchool.
COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Antelope Valley High School has several Counselors who provide daily
support services. Counselors are available 7:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.
Students may see the Counselor of the Day, located in the Guidance Office or
visit the Career Center located in room 824 before or after school and at
snack or lunch. No late passes will be issued to students. Go to ‘AVHS
Career Center’ on Facebook and “like us” or follow AVHS Career Center
on Twitter @AVHS_Career_Ctr.
•
Any student who chooses to go to the Counselor instead of class will be
considered absent from class.
•
Any students requested by the Counselors are to be released at the
discretion of the teacher and are not to be marked absent.
•
Students will return to class with the time noted on an On-Campus Pass.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
The ultimate responsibility for positive school attendance rests with the parents
and students, with the school assisting them to fulfill that responsibility.
Reasonable attempts will be made by the school through phone calls or the
mail to inform parents/guardians of student absenteeism.
Regular school attendance is essential for much of the success students attain
from their high school programs. Students should remain out of school only
when it is absolutely necessary.
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Students’ participation in class discussions, listening to lectures, clarifications
and explanations, viewing or listening to audiovisual materials, and attending
school assembly programs are considered an integral part of the educational
program. It is impossible to gain the full significance of any class presentation
through make-up work.
Therefore, AVUSHD Policy 5113, adopted by the Antelope Valley Union High
School District Board of Trustees, requires the following attendance
procedures:
ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS
California school law requires that a student attend school regularly and
punctually. The only legal absences by the State of California are:
1.
illness
2.
quarantine
3.
doctor or dental appointment
4.
juvenile court appointments
5.
funeral in the immediate family
Days allowed for missing school for a funeral are as follows:
a)
local (1)
b)
out of area (3)
c)
out of state (5)
REPORTING AND VERIFYING ABSENCES
The procedure for reporting or verifying a student’s absence is as follows:
1.
It is preferred that parents call the Attendance Office the same day a
student is absent to confirm the reason for the absence. All absences
MUST be cleared within 5 school days. It is recommended that absences
be cleared with a note, but can also be done via phone.
2.
When clearing an absence with a note, the student must bring the note to
the Attendance Office upon return – no later than prior to 1
st
period. The
note must be signed by a parent or guardian and must include a phone
number where the parent or guardian can be reached.
3.
If an absence is not cleared by the parent or guardian by phone or note
upon the student’s return to school, the student will be considered absent.
An absence not cleared will be recorded as an all-day unverified absence.
An unverified absence can be made-up by attending Voluntary Saturday
School. CLEARING A STUDENT’S ATTENDANCE IS A PARENTAL
OBLIGATION AND MUST BE DONE WITHIN 5 SCHOOL DAYS OF THE
ABSENCE.
•
If a student is going to be absent more than ten (20) days and a doctor
verifies the illness in writing, a home teacher may be provided on
request.
•
For absences more than five (5) days for reasons other than illness,
Short Term Independent Study is available. Please contact the
Attendance Office prior to the absence so work can be received before
departing.
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NOTES FROM THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE
Please make sure your emergency cards are updated and on file.
When picking up a student during the school day, the individual:
1.
Must have Photo I.D.
2.
Must be parent/guardian or must be listed on emergency card.
3.
Must come to the Attendance Office – no phone authorizations
accepted.
4.
Must not be a current AVHS student.
WITHDRAWAL PROCESS
•
The parent/guardian must come to the attendance office with intention to
withdraw student.
•
The parent/guardian completes a withdrawal form.
•
The parent/student must return textbooks, library books, and athletic
equipment and pay all outstanding charges and fines owed to the school.
CLASSWORK MAKE-UP POLICY
If an absence is anticipated, the student and parent should arrange to have
class work assigned.
•
Excused absences – all work missed may be made up.
•
Suspensions – missed work may be made up only at the discretion
of the teacher. (Education Code: (48913)
•
Truancy – missed work may be made up at the discretion of the teacher.
•
Other absences – missed work may be made up at the discretion of the
teacher.
TARDIES
Tardiness is a failure to appear on time and is considered a form of absence. It
is the student’s responsibility to be in the classroom and ready to work before
the tardy bell rings.
Such common problems as car trouble and oversleeping are
unacceptable reasons for tardiness to school and are considered an
unexcused tardy or absence.
TRUANCIES
If an absence is not cleared by the parent/guardian by a phone call or note upon
the student’s return to school, the student will be considered truant at the end
of the second day. An absence that is not cleared is recorded as an all-day
truancy. Based on parent notification of truancies, students can be assigned
Saturday school or other disciplinary action.
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.
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CLOSED CAMPUS AND PROCEDURE FOR LEAVING CAMPUS
Antelope Valley 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 campus pass completed and verified by a school
official. 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 discipline.
OUT OF CLASS
No students are permitted out of class without a pass. Teachers must provide
an official AVHS written pass (or planner) for each student leaving class.
This policy will include student aides. Students found out of class without a
pass may receive disciplinary action.
P.E. AREA
Students are only allowed in the P.E. area during the period they have a class
there. Students found in the P.E. area for any other reason may receive
disciplinary action.
STUDENT RECORDS
TRANSCRIPTS AND RECORDS
The Registrar’s Office is located in the Guidance Office in the Wallace Ward
Building. A transcript for each student is kept there. Upon request to the
Registrar, a copy of your transcript will be sent with an application when
applying to college or trade schools. No unofficial transcripts will be handed out.
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 acted
upon within five (5) days from the date of the request (Education Code 49069).
STUDENT RECORDS – HOLDING FOR DAMAGE
District principals are authorized to withhold records, transcripts, grades, and
diplomas of any student who willfully cuts, defaces, or otherwise injures or
purposely does not return loaned District property. Students shall be afforded
due process rights. Written notification shall be given to the parent/guardian of
said student of the intent to withhold such records until all charges are paid.
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
are received (Education Code 48904; 48904.3).
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STUDENT DRESS CODE, GROOMING, OTHER ITEMS
All students are expected to dress and groom appropriately, with an emphasis
on modesty, decency, personal and public health. In essence, DRESS FOR
SUCCESS. Students are also expected to maintain a high standard of personal
hygiene.
1.
All students are required to wear appropriate footwear for school.
2.
All shirts and tops must cover the midriff at all times. The following are
examples of clothing that is unacceptable: tank tops, strapless, spaghetti
straps, off the shoulder, cut out designs, low-cut shirts, bare back, sheer or
mesh clothing that does not have an appropriate blouse or shirt
underneath, etc.
3.
All pants and shorts must fit at the waist. No sagging or low riding will be
permitted. Clothing must cover undergarments when sitting, standing, or
bending.
4.
Only school hats that are purchased in the Student Store are acceptable
and must be worn with the brim forward.
5.
Hemlines and slits on dresses, skirts, and shorts above mid-thigh are not
acceptable.
6.
Clothing and hair accessories that are unsafe and/or dangerous are not
permitted (for example, hair-picks and combs, studded belts, chains,
spikes, handcuffs, safety pins, needles, etc.).
7.
Clothing or jewelry that depicts any “gang style” writing; illegal activity;
sexually related or obscene gestures and material; tobacco; drugs; alcohol;
or words, pictures, or phrases that depicts violence or intimidation may not
be worn.
8.
Any body piercing that presents a safety issue or major distraction will not
be allowed.
9.
Any clothing or styles of dress that may be construed to provoke fear,
violence, or intimidation, including gang-related attire, is not acceptable.
INAPPROPRIATE DRESS
1.
Pants oversized at the waist are not allowed.
2.
Wearing pants below the waist line (sagging) is not allowed.
3.
No gang-related jewelry, insignia, colors, paraphernalia, materials,
apparel, clothing or attire may be worn or carried on campus or at
school activities.
4.
Belt buckles with any initials are prohibited.
5.
Wearing an oversized belt with one end hanging down is prohibited.
6.
Excessive color identities – red, blue, purple, green or black is
prohibited.
7.
No gang-related hats, or other related head wear can be worn – Only
school hats that are bought in the Student Store.
8.
Bandannas, red or blue belts, red or blue shoelaces, or rags that
commonly signify gang identity by style or color are prohibited.
9.
Clothing, jewelry, paraphernalia or material which is obscene,
sexually explicit or which depicts or suggests sexually-related or
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obscene gestures, pictures, or wording or which promotes violence,
the use/abuse of drugs, tobacco or alcohol may not be worn or carried
on campus or at school activities.
10.
Shorts extending below the knee when worn with over-the-calf socks
are prohibited. No pants can be worn with one leg up and one down.
11.
No student may wear articles of clothing jewelry, paraphernalia or
accessories which pose a threat to the physical and/or emotional well-
being and safety of the student or others on campus or at school
activities.
12.
Shirts buttoned at the top and unbuttoned at the bottom are prohibited.
13.
Steel-toe combat style boots are prohibited.
14.
Gang or tagger-crew writing on shoes, clothes or body, backpacks or
accessories are not permitted.
15.
Sports jerseys, other than school jerseys, will not be allowed.
16.
Clothing or articles of clothing (including, but not limited to gloves,
bandannas, shoestrings, wristbands, jewelry) which are likely to
provoke others to acts of violence or which are likely to cause others
to be intimidated by fear of violence may not be worn on campus or at
any school activity.
NOTE:
The administration reserves the right to objectively determine any
necessary changes or additions to the above requirements as per
California education Codes 35010 and 35291.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATURE
All literature distributed on campus must be pre-approved by AVHS
Administration. Please see the Activities Office for clarification.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Cell phone use is strictly prohibited during the school day. Inappropriate
use of cell phones, iPods, MP3, CD players, etc., will result in confiscation and
possible disciplinary action or suspension. All confiscated items will only be
released to the parent or guardian at the end of the school day. Student- owned
electronic devices of any kind are brought on campus at the student’s own risk.
We will not investigate any thefts of these devices.
LOST OR DAMAGED SCHOOL PROPERTY
Students are loaned books and other materials during the school year. These
are to be returned in good order. Fines will be assessed for any misused books
or materials and also for any lost books or materials.
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PICK-UP and DROP-OFF
Students should be picked-up and dropped off before and after school, in the
STUDENT PARKING LOT north of the campus. There is a “no stopping any
time” zone in the DIVISION STREET parking lot, in front of the Wallace
Ward Administration Building. Motorists stopping their vehicles in the
Division Street parking lot are subject to a Sheriff’s traffic citation. Students
arriving or leaving campus while the school day is in session may be picked-up
or dropped-off in the lot west of the administration building.
STUDENT PARKING LOT
The student 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 require that students:
•
Not be in the parking lot during break/lunch or any class period.
•
Not loiter in the parking lot before or after school.
All vehicles must be parked legally and in designated area only. Violators
may be cited and towed away. Students found in the parking lot during class
time or break may receive disciplinary action.
PARKING/DRIVING
Students’ vehicles must be parked in the parking lot located to the NORTH of
the main campus. 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. Parking areas in front of the administration building and the band
room are not for student use. Bicycles are to be parked in a designated area
and may not be ridden on the campus sidewalks or in the classroom areas.
Vehicles will be driven in a responsible manner on campus. Inattentive or
irresponsible driving will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to
speeding, racing, burning tires, or illegal turns. 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.
CAMPUS SECURITY
If you have any problems on campus or just can’t find your way around campus,
the Campus Security Team (Room 620) has an open-door policy. They can
help you or guide you in the right direction for help.
SOLICITATIONS
Individuals are not allowed to sell any items on campus without prior approval
of the Activities Office. In addition, students are not allowed to panhandle/beg
for money, etc.
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STUDENT 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
search of a student’s person, personal property, school 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 described as unauthorized in current school rules or District policies.
WORK PERMITS
All students under 18 years of age, who have a job, MUST have a work permit.
The Work Experience Coordinator at each school issues a “Permit to Employ”
after the “Request for a Work Permit” is completed by the student, employer,
and parent. Please see the Guidance office for more details.
TRESPASSING
Students leaving assigned school grounds and entering another school campus
without the authorization of Administration is strictly prohibited. Violators may
be suspended five (5) days with notification to sheriff (Education Code 48900K)
(Penal Code Section 653G and 602). Any student who brings outsiders onto
campus with the intent to cause disruption, fight, steal, assault, etc., is subject
to suspension and/or expulsion, and/or arrest. Any individual or non-AVHS
student who enters campus without the express permission of the school
Administration will be subject to Sheriff’s referral.
DEPUTY LIASON
The Antelope Valley Union High School District continues to contract with the
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, to provide a deputy for each high
school campus. Telephone calls and outside visitors for the Deputy will be
coordinated through the school switchboard.
LAW ENFORCEMENT – REMOVING STUDENT FROM SCHOOL
Upon presentation of proper identification to the principal or designee, police
officers have the authority to remove students from the school premises. The
principal or designee 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).
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
The Board of Trustees prohibits unlawful sexual harassment of or by any
student by anyone in or from the district. 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 (BP5145.7, 4119.23).
The Board expects students and staff to immediately report incidents of sexual
harassment to the principal or designee or to another district administrator. Any
student who is being harassed should immediately contact the principal or
designee or another district administrator in order to obtain a copy of AR1312.3
- Uniform Complaint Procedures. Complaints of harassment can be filed in
accordance with these procedures. 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.
SETH’S LAW (AB 9)/BULLYING/CYBER-BULLYING/CYBER-HARASSMENT
Current California law prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or
bullying of students based on actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, gender, race or ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability,
or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or
perceived characteristics. More information on Seth’s Law is posted in
classrooms and offices around campus.
Harassment of students or staff, including bullying, intimidation, cyber- bullying,
cyber-harassment hazing or initiation activity, ridicule, extortion, or any other
verbal, written, or physical conduct that causes or threatens to cause bodily
harm or emotional suffering is prohibited.
Cyber-bullying and cyber-harassment includes the posting of harassing
messages, direct threats, social cruelty, or other harmful text or images on the
Internet, social networking sites, or other digital technologies, as well as
breaking into another person's account and assuming that person's identity in
order to damage that person's reputation or friendships (cf. 5145.3 -
Nondiscrimination/Harassment, cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment, cf. 5145.9 -
Hate-Motivated Behavior).
Anyone who believes he/she has been subjected to any of the above, may
inform campus security or administration.
PBIS
Antelope Valley High School believes in Positive Behavioral Interventions and
Support systems and works with parents and students to maximize student
success. Students are encouraged to get involved with school activities,
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athletics or intervention such as Afterschool Tutoring in the library, Anger
Management, and Student Success Teams, just to name a few. For more
information, please consult teachers, the Guidance, Activities or Athletics
offices, or administration.
SOMETIMES YOU NEED SOME HELP…
(Emergency Numbers/Hotline Numbers)
PROBLEMS WITH DRUGS OR ALCOHOL?
Al-A-Teen (support for Teens)
(661) 274-9353
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (Adolescent)
(661) 948-5046
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
(800) 622-2255
Tarzana Treatment Centers of the Antelope Valley
(661) 726-2630
U-CAN Teen Help Line
(661) 266-4357
[661-266-HELP]
DEPRESSED? THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE?
AV Mental Health
(661) 723-4260
California Youth Crisis Line
(800) 843-5200
Psychiatric Mobile Response Team
(661) 223-3838
Suicide Prevention Center (L.A. County Area)
(877) 727-4747
Teen Line Hotline
(800) 852-8336
[800-852-TEEN]
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? CHILD ABUSE? RUNAWAY?
AV Youth & Family Services (all types of referrals)
(661) 949-1069
Children of the Night (24-hour runaway hotline)
(800) 551-1300
Covenant House NineLine (support for Teens)
(800) 999-9999
Domestic Violence Hotline
(661) 945-6736
Los Angeles County Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 540-4000
National Runaway Switchboard
(800) 786-2929
Sexual Assault Response Service (SARS)
[800-RUN-AWAY]
(661) 723-7273
National Youth Crisis Hotline
(800) 448-3000
OTHER HELP LINES / HOT LINES
Police, Fire, Rescue, Medical (Emergency Number only)
911
American Pregnancy Association Help Line
(800) 672-2296
Anonymous Crime Reporting (WE TIP)
(800) 782-7463
A.V. Health Center (basic medical care)
(661) 723-4526
Catalyst Foundation for AIDS/HIV Clinic
(661) 948-8559
Lancaster Sheriff’s Station (Non-Emergency Number)
(661) 948-8466
Palmdale Sheriff’s Station (Non-Emergency Number)
(661) 272-2400
Care First Primary and Urgent Care
(661) 273-2400
Tarzana Treatment Center – Outpatient Services
(661) 726-2630
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Antelope Valley Union High School District
MINIMUM/MAXIMUM PENALTIES
This exhibit pertaining to minimum/maximum penalties for specified student offenses is
provided as a guideline in implementing the district student conduct/discipline policies.
OFFENSE LEGAL
REFERENCE
MINIMUM PENALTY
(First Offense or Mild
Case)
MAXIMUM
PENALTY
(Chronic or
Aggravated
Case)
1. FIREARM
EC 48900(b)
Recommend for
Recommend for
••
Possessing,
selling,
or
otherwise
EC 48915(c)(1)
expulsion and referral to
expulsion and
furnishing a firearm
law enforcement agency.
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
2. BRANDISHING KNIFE
EC 48900(b)
Recommend for
Recommend for
•brandishing a knife at another
EC 48915(c)(2)
expulsion and referral to
expulsion and
person
law enforcement agency.
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
3. SALES CONTROLLED
EC 48900(c)
Recommend for
Recommend for
SUBSTANCES
EC 48900(p)
expulsion and referral to
expulsion and
•Unlawful selling or furnishing a
EC 48915(c)(3)
law enforcement agency.
referral to law
controlled substance listed in
enforcement
Chapter 2 (commencing with
agency.
Section 11053 of Division 10 of
the Health and Safety Code)
4. SEXUAL ASSAULT/SEXUAL
EC 48900(n)
Recommend for
Recommend for
BATTERY
EC 48915(c)(4)
expulsion and referral to
expulsion and
law enforcement agency.
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
5. POSSESSION OF EXPLOSIVES
EC 48900(b)
Recommend for
Recommend for
EC 48900(m)
expulsion and referral to
expulsion and
EC 48915(c)(5)
law enforcement agency.
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
6. PHYSICAL INJURY: Cause,
EC 48900(a)
6.1–6.7: Process in
Recommend for
attempt, threaten
EC
accordance with EC
expulsion and
6.1 Assault/battery on school personnel
48915(a)(1)(E)
48915.
referral to law
6.2 Assault/battery on pupils and non-
EC 48900(a)(k)
Referral to law
enforcement
school personnel
EC
enforcement agency.
agency.
6.3 Causing serious injury
48915(a)(1)(A)
6.4 Pupil fights
EC 48900(a)(k)
6.5 False fire alarm
EC 48900(k)
6.6 Inciting pupil unrest
EC 48900(k)
6.7 Hazing
EC 48900(q)
7. WEAPON (knife, other dangerous
EC 48900(b)
7.1: One semester
Recommend for
object)
EC
alternative placement.
expulsion and
7.1 Possession, sale, furnishing
48915(a)(1)(B)
7.1-7.3: Process in
referral to law
7.2 Firecrackers
accordance with EC
enforcement
7.3 Laser pointer
48915.
agency.
Referral to law
enforcement agency.
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8. Imitation firearm
EC 48900(m)
Process in accordance
Recommend for
••
Possessed
an
imitation
firearm;
with EC 48915.
expulsion and
“imitation firearm” means a
Referral to law
referral to law
replica of a firearm that is so
enforcement agency.
enforcement
substantially similar in physical
agency.
properties to an existing firearm
as to lead a reasonable person to
conclude that the replica is a
firearm
9. Controlled Substance: Possession,
EC 48900(c)
Five-day suspension,
Recommend for
use, under influence
EC
attendance to drug
expulsion and
•Alcohol, drug narcotics,
48915(a)(1)(C)
diversion program and
referral to law
hallucinogenic, or controlled
possible alternative
enforcement
substances or breathing fumes of
placement.
agency.
poisonous substances
Follow the
implementation of policy
document.
Referral to law
enforcement agency.
10. Look-alike controlled substance,
EC 48900(d)
Five-day suspension.
Recommend for
etc.
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
11. Drug paraphernalia
EC 48900(j)
Five-day suspension,
Recommend for
•Unlawfully possessed or
attendance to drug
expulsion and
unlawfully offered, arranged, or
diversion program, and
referral to law
negotiated to sell any drug
possible alternative
enforcement
paraphernalia, as defined in
placement.
agency.
Section 11014.5 of the Health and
Follow the
Safety Code
implementation of policy
document.
Referral to law
enforcement agency.
12. Robbery, extortion
EC 48900(e)
Process in accordance
Recommend for
•Committed or attempted to
EC
with EC 48915.
expulsion and
commit robbery or extortion
48915(a)(1)(D)
Referral to law
referral to law
enforcement agency.
enforcement
agency.
13. Burglary
EC 48900(f)
Process in accordance
Recommend for
EC 48900(g)
with EC 48915.
expulsion and
EC 48900(u)
Referral to law
referral to law
enforcement agency.
enforcement
agency.
Recommend for
14. Steal property, or attempt
EC 48900(g)
Process in accordance
expulsion and
•Stolen or attempted to steal
EC 48900(u)
with EC 48915.
referral to law
school property or private property
Referral to law
enforcement
enforcement agency.
agency.
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OFFENSE
LEGAL
REFERENCE
MINIMUM PENALTY
(First Offense or Mild
Case)
MAXIMUM
PENALTY
(Chronic or
Aggravated
Case)
15. Receive stolen property
••
Knowingly
received
stolen
school property or private
property
EC 48900(l)
EC 48900(u)
Process in accordance
with EC 48915.
Referral to law
enforcement agency
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
16.
Damage property
•Caused or attempted to cause
damage to school property or
private property
16.1
Vandalism
16.2
Graffiti
EC 48900(f)
EC 48900(u)
Process in accordance
with EC 48915.
Financial restitution.
Referral to law
enforcement agency.
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
17. Tobacco, possess or use
•Possessed or used tobacco or
any products containing tobacco
or nicotine products
EC 48900(h)
Suspension.
Referral to TUPE
Coordinator.
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
18. Obscenity, profanity, or vulgarity
•Committed an obscene act or
engaged in habitual profanity or
vulgarity
•
Possession of pornography
EC 48900(i)
Progressive discipline.
Warning, ASW, SW,
OCD, and Suspension off
campus.
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
19.
Disruption or willful defiance
19.1
Concerted pupil activities
19.2
Disrespect
19.3
Disturbing the class
19.4
Forgery
19.5
Gambling
19.6
Loitering on or near campus
19.7
Refusal to obey
19.8
Violation of closed campus
19.9
Inciting pupil unrest
EC 48900(k)
Progressive discipline.
Warning, ASW, SW,
OCD, and suspension off
campus.
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
20. Sexual harassment
•The conduct described in Section
212.5
EC 48900.2
Progressive Discipline.
Warning, ASW, SW,
OCD, and Suspension off
campus.
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
21. Hate violence
•The pupil has caused, attempted
to cause, threatened to cause, or
participated in an act of hate
violence as defined in Section 233
EC 48900.3
Process in accordance
with EC 48915.
Referral to law
enforcement agency.
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
22. Harassment or intimidation
•The pupil has intentionally
engaged in harassment, threats,
or intimidation, directed against
a pupil or group of pupils
•Bullying, cyberbullying
EC 48900.4
EC 48900(r)
Process in accordance
with EC 48915.
Referral to law
enforcement agency.
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
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24. Terrorist threats, school officials
property
EC 48900.7
Process in accordance
with EC 48915.
Referral to law
enforcement agency.
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
25. Electronic signaling devices
(pagers, beepers, cell phones)
EC 48901.5
Progressive Discipline.
Warning, ASW, SW,
OCD, and Suspension off
campus.
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
26. Aiding and abetting
EC 48900(t)
Suspension.
Referral to law
enforcement agency.
Expulsion only if
convicted.
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
27. Violation of District Dress Policy
BP 5136(a)(b)
BP 5132
Process in accordance
with Board Policy.
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
28. Plagiarism, dishonesty in school
work/tests
BP 5131
Process in accordance
with Board Policy.
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
29. Violation of district technology use
policy or Internet Use Agreement
BP 5131
BP 6163.4
Process in accordance
with Board Policy.
Recommend for
expulsion and
referral to law
enforcement
agency.
ANTELOPE VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Exhibit Approved: November 13, 1990
Lancaster, California
Exhibit Revised: April 2, 1997; March 1, 2000; February 4, 2004; July 5, 2011; April 3, 2013
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HALL PASS Print Student Name
DATE
PERIOD
TIME
LEFT
SENT BY
DESTINATION
TIME
ARRIVED
RECEIVED BY
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HALL PASS Print Student Name
DATE
PERIOD
TIME
LEFT
SENT BY
DESTINATION
TIME
ARRIVED
RECEIVED BY
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