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Cortez High School 8828 N. 31st Avenue Main: 623-915-8200

Attendance: 623-915-8201

Cortez High School Student Handbook

2018-2019

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A message from your PrincipalWelcome to the 2018-2019 school year. Cortez is proud to acknowledge that we have earned an “A” performance rating from the Arizona Department of Education. I am proud to be a part of such a dynamic school that is committed to student success and safety. We are the hidden “gem” of the district that offers our students a high quality education with strong support and the opportunity to be involved in many activities.

I welcome you to the Cortez family and challenge you to make a difference this year.

Walter SampsonPrincipal

Cortez High School Assistant Principals

Brian Galbreath Angela Dobberphul Leif Barsness

Operations and Resources Student Services Discipline and Attendance

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Glendale Union High School District Governing Board 2018-19

Patty Kennedy Andrew Pulcipher Patti Hussey Pam Reicks Sue Maland

President Clerk

Brian Capistran

Superintendent

Glendale Union High School District 7650 N. 43rd Ave.Glendale, AZ 85301623-435-600www.guhsdaz.org

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STUDENT SERVICES...................................................2

TESTING PROGRAM...............................................2

DISTRICT TESTING..............................................2

COLLEGE PREPARATION TESTING......................2

ALTERNATE LEARNING ACTIVITIES........................2

SCHEDULE CHANGES.............................................2

HOMEWORK..........................................................3

Academic Interventions........................................3

ACADEMIC Enrichment......................................3

8th HOUR..........................................................3

ParentVUE.............................................................3

EARLY WITHDRAWALS...........................................4

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY..................................4

ELL.........................................................................4

COUNSELORS.........................................................4

SOCIAL WORKER....................................................5

ATTENDANCE AND CONDUCT...................................6

OFFICE OF DISCIPLINE AND ATTENDANCE.............6

GENERAL CONDUCT..............................................6

SCHOOL DAY..........................................................6

EXCUSING ABSENCES............................................6

LEAVING CAMPUS DURING SCHOOL.....................6

TARDY POLICY.......................................................7

PASS POLICY..........................................................7

ID CARDS...............................................................7

STUDENT DRESS CODE..........................................7

PROHIBITED ITEMS................................................7

STUDENT PARKING................................................8

STUDENT LOADING/UNLOADING..........................8

JAY-WALKING........................................................8

EATING AREAS.......................................................8

PHONE CALLS AND DELIVERIES TO THE CLASSROOM..........................................................8

AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION..................................8

PERSONAL PROPERTY............................................8

VISITORS................................................................9

SILENT WITNESS PROGRAM..................................9

ASSEMBLIES...........................................................9

MEDIA CENTER......................................................9

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES..................................9

ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITES......................................10

CLUB INDUCTION GUIDELINES............................10

SPONSOR GIFT LIMIT...........................................10

CAFETERIA...........................................................10

P.E. LOCKERS.......................................................10

DEBTS..................................................................10

STUDENT FEES.....................................................10

NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE.......................................11

ATHLETIC ACTIVITY CARD....................................11

FAMILY ACTIVITY CARD.......................................11

TRAVEL REDUCTION PLAN...................................11

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS...........................12

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DISTRICT TESTING

COLLEGE PREPARATION TESTING

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In most classes the student is required to take the district assessment and/or multiple choice Performance Based Assessment (PBA). This district assessment is counted as a large part of thestudent’s grade and is often used as part of the final exam for each class.

The counseling department offers to students various testing programs throughout the year.

Students who are planning to enter college are offered the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).Both sophomores and juniors are encouraged to take this test, the purpose of which is two-fold:

1. The student learns how he/she compares in verbal and mathematical knowledge with national competition.

2. When taken during the junior year, the student automatically competes for qualification in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

For more information, see your counselor.

Most colleges and universities in the United States require the results of an entrance examination before the student is admitted. In addition, many scholarships require this test information. In Arizona, the three state universities accept results of either the American College Test (ACT) or the College Board (SAT).

In the case of out-of-state institutions, the student should check to see which examination is preferred. This information is available by corresponding with

the college in which you have an interest or by consulting with your counselor. Second semester juniors and seniors are advised to schedule one or both of these tests as early as possible. Certain sophomores can benefit by taking the tests as well. If you have a question as to which test you should take, consult your counselor. Test dates are posted in the counseling office.

In cases of conflict with student’s belief system or personal sensitivities, the staff member is to provide alternate learning objectives without penalty. (Example: Such classroom activities as biological dissection or the reading of specific literary work.)

Schedules are determined through a yearly registration review of four year plans. Therefore, schedule changes will be made for the following reasons only:

Course completion in summer school, night school or by correspondence.

Placement, clerical, or computer error Teacher, counselor, or administrator

recommendation Medical reason

All students are accountable for work missed when adding a class. No course may be added for credit after the 12th day of the semester.

No schedule changes will take place after the fourteenth week of the semester: i.e., students will not be permitted to withdraw from a first semester class after one week from issuance of the November interim reports or from a second semester class after one week from issuance of the April/May interim report.

ALTERNATE LEARNING ACTIVITIES

SCHEDULE CHANGES

STUDENT SERVICES

TESTING PROGRAM

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ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

8th HOUR

It is the belief of the Governing Board that worthwhile, appropriate homework is an important aspect of high school education. Homework is defined as work or study assigned by the teacher for completion outside classroom time.

The following statements of responsibility help to define the expectations of students:

Schedules his or her activities to make time for doing homework.

Does his or her own work. Does neat and legible work. Uses correct communication as required by

the teacher. Completes the homework assignment. Submits homework at the designated time.

Receiving remediation and tutoring in the specific areas necessary for the student to be successful.

Having the opportunity to complete current assignments and specific missing assignments that may have been identified by their teacher.

Developing stronger organizational and study skills.

This class will be held during the last hour of the official school day, as identified on the inside front cover of the Student Handbook. Class will begin promptly at 2:45 PM and end at 3:25 PM, Monday through Thursday. A school bus will be provided for a 4:00 bus run for all students who qualify to ride the school bus. Attendance is mandatory, as it is with all their other scheduled classes. Unexcused absences will be dealt with through the Attendance Office.

Academic Enrichment (AE) is a mandatory study session assigned by a teacher for students who are struggling in a class. Examples of why a student is assigned AE are missing assignments, missing tests or quizzes, or retesting opportunities. Students can be assigned AE for any day either before or after school, as well as Wednesday mornings during EOP sessions. When assigned AE, a student is required to attend. Failure to serve an assigned AE will result in disciplinary consequences.

Parents may create a ParentVUE account whichallows you to monitor your student’s academic progress, attendance, and communicate with teachers. Current GUHSD ParentVue accounts will carry over each school year.

To activate a new GUHSD ParentVUE:

Log on to http://parentvue.guhsdaz.org Click: I am a parentClick: I have an activation key to create my account ----– to receive an activation key, please contact the data processor at Cortez High School.Read the privacy statement and click: I accept Enter your name and activation key and click:

Continue to step 3Choose a username (at least 6 characters and click: Complete account activation

8th Hour is a mandatory class. Its purpose is to assist all students that are not passing one or more of their classes. Additionally, any teacher at any grade level may require attendance of their failing student to 8th Hour. Students who are enrolled in 8th Hour will benefit from this class by:

HOMEWORK

ACADEMIC INTERVENTIONSPARENTVUE

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Students will NOT be permitted to withdraw from school before the end of the school semester and receive credit WITHOUT approval from the Assistant Principal for Student Services.

All courses and semester exams must be completed during the regular semester examination schedule in order for a student receive a final grade and semester credit. Early withdrawals may affect final grades. Request for early withdrawal must be obtained from the Assistant Principal for Student Services TWO WEEKS prior to the requested date of exit. Please check the school calendar for the closing day of school.

The goal of the ELL program is to facilitate the education of an English Language Learner (ELL) whose native language is other than English and who is not yet proficient in English. All instruction in the ELL program is in English and incorporates the four basic skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Placement into the program is based on assessment of English proficiency, an interview and an academic evaluation. Students may enter at any of three levels: beginning, intermediate or advanced. Exit from the program is determined by annual re- assessment of English proficiency and may occur after one, two or three years. Additional academic support is provided through ELL Resource, one period per day, if necessary.

Selection to the National Honor Society is based upon four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service and character. The Cortez Chapter constitutionstates, “Candidates shall have spent at least one semester at Cortez High School and shall be members of the sophomore, junior or senior class. Candidates eligible for selection shall have a cumulative honor point of 3.5, or top 10%, and shall maintain the same without receiving an unsatisfactory citizenship grade. All students who rise in scholarship and citizenship to or above the qualification level shall be admitted to candidacy for selection to membership. Their qualifications shall then be reviewed for Service, Leadership, Citizenship and Character. The candidates’ qualifications on the basis of these criteria will be evaluated by the Faculty NHS Selection Committee.

The idea that one has an obligation to use one’s talents, skills and knowledge for the betterment of others is the cornerstone of Society projects and activities.

Students are encouraged to become involved early in their academic years with community, school and activity projects.

Upon entering high school, students are automatically assigned a counselor.

Counselors are professionals who have special interest in working with students as individuals and have had extra training in this field. Your counselor accepts you as you are and helps you to understand yourself, your friends and the adults with whom you must live and work.

You should see your counselor about the following things:

School plans and courses. Future training - colleges, special schools,

military service, etc. Job opportunities, requirements, and your

suitability or aptitudes. Your general ambitions, plans, hopes and

ideals. Your worries, fears, unhappiness, “failures”,

and disappointments.

Your counselor builds a record of your work aptitudes, interest and capacities.

COUNSELORS

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

EARLY WITHDRAWALSELL

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Your grade school record, the results of special tests, information from questionnaire forms, interview notes, reports from teachers and others - all these serve to build a picture of your personality. If you can get to know yourself while you are in high school and to understand why you feel and think the way you do, your chances for success and contentment in later life are much improved.

The school’s social worker will assess social service needs of Cortez High School students and families by consulting with teachers, counselors, andadministrators about students’ educational needs or problems.

SOCIAL WORKER

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We believe all students can behave appropriately in our classrooms. We will not tolerate a student interrupting our teaching or interfering with another student’s learning.

Students, parents, and the staff of Cortez High School must share in the responsibility for creating the best possible school setting. In order to create a positive environment in which students can learn, we must expect:

Demonstration of courtesy and respect for all people.

Respect for all personal property. Appropriate behavior conducive to the

school setting.

The following behaviors are neither appropriate nor conducive to the school setting:

Disrespect or defiance. Unsafe conduct. Disrupting the educational process. Inappropriate language. Destruction of property.

Students at Cortez are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with expectations of parents, educators, and the community. Those who are uncooperative or violate the code of conduct will be referred to the Assistant Principal.Students are responsible for their own actions. See the Glendale Union High School District Student/Parent Handbook for the Code of Conduct and consequences at www.guhsdaz.org. Click the Student/Parent Handbook link to read the handbook.

The school day officially runs from 7:55 a.m. to 3:35p.m. The hour from 2:35 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. is considered part of the regular school day. Duringthis time, teachers may require student’s attendance for academic or disciplinary action.

A parent or guardian must call the Attendance Office at 623-915-8201 to excuse an absence by noon of the day following the absence. After school hours, voice mail is available for any messages. Since direct verbal communication between parents/guardians and the school is the best deterrent to truancy, notes will only be accepted with verbal confirmation from a parent. Parental support in attendance matters will allow the administration to deal promptly and effectively with those students who are absent without their parent’s permission.

Students may NOT leave campus during the school day without following the proper check out procedure. THIS INCLUDES LUNCH PERIOD! Thecorrect checkout procedure is:

If a student needs to leave during the school day:

1. The parent will call the attendance office before school to provide the information regarding the checkout time and reason.

2. The student should arrive at Attendance Office prior to the checkout time to pick up a Permit to Leave Campus.

OFFICE OF DISCIPLINE AND ATTENDANCE SCHOOL DAY

EXCUSING ABSENCES

LEAVING CAMPUS DURING SCHOOL

ATTENDANCE AND CONDUCT

GENERAL CONDUCT

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Students are expected to be in their assigned work station, ready to work when the late bell rings. If a student is tardy to class, he or she will be sent to the Attendance Office. Students that are tardy two (2) or more times during a semester will receive disciplinary consequences. Students that are tardy twice in one school day will be suspended off campus.

Students are required to carry passes issued by their teacher while out of class. Students who abuse this pass policy will have the privilege revoked. Students found on campus without a pass are subject to disciplinary action.

All students must be in possession of a current school ID when on campus or at a school sponsored event. If the ID card is lost, stolen, or damaged, it is the responsibility of the student to purchase a replacement ($5.00). ID cards can be purchased at the Bookstore before or after school.

If you withdraw from school prior to graduation, your ID must be returned to the Bookstore or a fine of $5.00 will be assessed.

Shirts: Must have collars and sleeves. Polo shirts can be solid colored, striped or patterned. Length must be below hip but not longer than mid-thigh.T-shirts are permissible, but must have a crew neck and be a solid color, striped, patterned, promotes school spirit, or represent a Cortez High School sport, club, or organization. Shirts of colleges or universities are also acceptable. T-shirts cannot have any advertisements, logos, slogans, and cartoon characters (etc.) on them.

Pants: Must be worn at waist. Preferably dark colors or tan, no baggy/sagging pants or shorts, no hip-huggers. Rips/tears in jeans may not be excessive, and any rips/tears must be below what would be acceptable of shorts. Athletic/warm-up pants, sweatpants, or athletic shorts may not have rips/tears, and shorts must be below the middle finger tip. No leggings/spandex unless under a dress-code appropriate outfit.

Skirts and Dresses: Skirts and dresses are allowed but cannot be any shorter than your middle fingertip. No spaghetti straps. All blouses worn with skirts must adhere to the previous shirt requirements.

Shoes: No foam rubber flip flops (must have a hard sole), no slippers.

Accessories: Baseball caps are OK but cannot have any additional writing on the hat (name or ID# inside of the cap is ok). No Old English writing/lettering on caps. No slogans or writing on backpacks other than student name and ID# or brand name. No pins or accessories on backpacks or clothing. No headbands, bandanas, do-rags, beanies, hairnets.No chains, metal rings/studs or pins on any outer garment or backpack. Sunglasses are not to be worn indoors at any time.

*The administration and faculty of Cortez High School possesses the right to evaluate any clothing for health and safety concerns and may determine on a case-by-case basis that particular clothing presents a potential safety hazard or educational disruption.

CD Players, radios, cell phones, laser pointers, cameras or other devices that disrupt the educational process are prohibited on campus. Skateboards and roller blades are not permitted on campus at any time. Students are not to have sports bottles or glass containers of any kind on campus.Permanent markers are prohibited at all times.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

TARDY POLICY

PASS POLICY

ID CARDS

STUDENT DRESS CODE

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All student vehicles are to be parked in the student parking lot off Dunlap Avenue. Students must obtain a student parking pass from the Attendance Office; the cost is $25 for the year. Vehicles which are parked illegally, in faculty/visitor parking lot, or in a manner that blocks or hinders safe movement of others will be subject to disciplinary action and loss of parking privileges. Any vehicle entering the school grounds is subject to search by school authorities.

Students should be dropped off and picked up from the Dunlap Avenue parking lot or from the street curb on 31st Avenue. DO NOT DROP OFF OR PICK UP STUDENTS IN THE 31ST AVENUE PARKING LOT.

In an effort to reduce the danger associated with crossing Dunlap Avenue, students may be suspended for crossing Dunlap Avenue at a place other than at designated crosswalks.

to pick up a message or forgotten items during non- class time.

Students are not to receive flowers, balloons, cakes, or other celebratory items during school hours.These items will remain in the Attendance Office until school is dismissed.

After school detention will be held from 2:40 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. All students must have their valid school I.D. card to enter. Doors will be closed and locked at 2:40 p.m. Late students will not be admitted. Students must have schoolwork to occupy the entire two-hour period. Failure to comply with the rules may result in further disciplinary action.

On occasion, after school detention may be rescheduled due to illness or emergency. A phone call to the attendance office by the parent/guardian before the assigned detention is required to reschedule. Requests for rescheduling may be denied. If an 8th hour class is required the same day as an after school detention, one hour may be served in assigned 8th hour class and the other in after school detention.

Food will be allowed in the cafeterias, the quad, and the snack bar area. Please place trash in the appropriate containers upon leaving your area.Students leaving trash around campus will be subject to disciplinary action. Food and drink are not to be taken into the classroom. Students are not to sell candy or other food items in the buildings.

Due to the volume of calls coming in to the school, it is not possible to relay messages to students except in emergencies. Classrooms will not be interrupted to give messages or deliver forgotten items to students. The teacher will be contacted between classes and asked to send the student to the office

It is highly recommended that students not bring personal property to school. Cortez High School assumes no responsibility for any personal property which is brought to school.

A lost and found is maintained in the Attendance Office. Students finding items on campus are asked to turn them into the Attendance Office. If the owner can be identified, the items are returned. If you lose something, check with the Attendance Office to see if it has been turned in.

AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION

PERSONAL PROPERTYEATING AREAS

STUDENT PARKING

STUDENT LOADING/UNLOADING

JAY-WALKING

PHONE CALLS AND DELI VERIES TO THE CLASSROOM

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Visitors on campus during school hours must register in the Front Office and be issued a visitor’s pass.Prior approval must be obtained from teachers and administration 24 hours in advance of the visit.Visitors not in possession of a pass will be subject to the trespass laws of the State of Arizona.

Students may call the Attendance Office during the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. to make an anonymous call to give information pertaining to destruction of school property, vandalism or criminal activity on our campus. The phone number to call is (623) 915-8208.

All students shall attend the required assemblies. As a reminder to you if you are a new student, the Cortez student body maintains a reputation for being a fine audience. All student body assemblies will be called to order and dismissed by your student body president or an officer serving in this capacity.

The Media Center of Cortez High School is delighted to provide materials, services, and programs that complement the student experience. The Media Center is open from 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Fridays. Individual students are only admitted by pass during class hours. The student must present his/her I.D. card to check out materials.

Also located in the Media Center, the Computer Lab is available for student use during regular Media Center hours. While working on the computers students must:

Contribute to a positive learning environment

No food, gum, candy, or drinks

Proper use of equipment (students will be required to make restitution of $75.00 per hour for damage to hardware or software.)

No infringement of copyright laws Sit in assigned seat at all times Students must have their I.D. card Log onto your personal account only No inappropriate internet use

Computer violations may result in loss of computer privileges.

To provide a clean and appropriate environment, no food or drinks are allowed in the Media Center.

The Heath Center is located in the Administration Building. When accidents or illness occur during school hours, emergency care will be given according to the standing orders. The student must obtain a pass from his/her teacher to go to the Health Center. The nurse may, based on her judgment, give the student permission to go home or she may send him/her back to class. Any further care is the responsibility of the parents

.

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

VISITORS

SILENT WITNESS PROGR AM

ASSEMBLIES

MEDIA CENTER

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Athletics: 623-915-8246, Bookstore: 623-915-8214

There may be no formal initiations as a part of club activities.

No induction activities will be scheduled to interfere with the daily school routine or class presentations. No dress requirements will be imposed that will substantially identify members from other members of the student body. Formal inductions may be scheduled in good taste and in keeping with the educational goals of the organization. Formal induction must be scheduled by the Assistant Principal for Operations and Resources.

Induction breakfasts may be approved if they do not interfere with the regularly scheduled day and comply with School Board Policy.

NO KIDNAPPING OR HAZING ACTIVITIES OF ANY SORT WILL BE ALLOWED; AND, ANY CLUB OR ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATING IN SUCH AN ACTIVITY WILL LOSE PRIVILEGES TO OPERATE AS A SCHOOL PROGRAM.

Governing Board Policy prohibits any teacher, staff member or administrator from receiving gifts from individuals, clubs, organizations or athletic teams which have a value in excess of $50.00. Don’t embarrass your sponsor, coach or administrator with gifts exceeding this limit as they are required to return the item to the presenter.

The cafeteria is operated entirely as a service to the students and faculty; it is a non-profit organization. Students are expected to cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere of neatness, courtesy, and efficiency. The federal lunch program is available to qualified

students. Please see the cafeteria staff to deposit money in a student’s lunch account.

Cortez students are provided a P.E. locker if they are taking Physical Education. Only one locker will be issued per student and only one student is to use the locker. Lockers may not be exchanged between students. The lockers are provided for your convenience and at your own risk. P.E. lockers are relatively safe if you remember to lock the locker each time you use it and refrain from sharing your combination with others. For problems with yourP.E. locker, contact your teacher. The school accepts no responsibility for items in your locker.

Inspections of lockers may be conducted by school authorities without student consent at any time, for any reason and without a search warrant per Board Policy.

No records or transcripts will be sent to any other institution until all debts to the school are paid. All debts must be cleared in order to register.

Reasonable fees for fine arts and vocational education courses for materials needed beyond those required to successfully complete the basic course requirement may be necessary. Students taking specialized laboratory classes, such as woods, metals, and fine arts, may be charged for materials used in the production of personal projects. These fees are subject to change.

P.E. LOCKERS

DEBTS

STUDENT FEES

ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITES

CLUB INDUCTION GUIDELINES

SPONSOR GIFT LIMIT

CAFETERIA

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All athletes planning to participate in college athletics, at any level, must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. To obtain information about NCAA registration, contact your counselor.

An Activity Card may be purchased for $30.00. An Activity Card is valid at all regular season CHS home games including football games, basketball games, wrestling meets, and volleyball games. It is not valid for tournaments and state competitions.

**NOTICE TO ALL SENIORS**

It shall be the responsibility of each senior wishing a photograph in the yearbook publication to supply a photograph to the yearbook sponsor in accordance with the following instructions:

1. Each senior must have a picture taken by Grads Professional Photography however the senior is not obligated to purchase these pictures.

2. We strongly recommend the style of dress for Guys: nicely dressed with a jacket and tie. If one is not comfortable with wearing a jacket, he is to at least wear a tie. Ladies are to wear something dressy.

Family Passes are available at the bookstore for$60.00. The pass is valid for immediate family members only (parents and siblings under high school age) and will be good for home athletic events with the exception of tournaments and state competitions.

The 1988 Arizona Legislature passed an Air Quality Bill which requires employers - including school systems - with more than 100 full-time employees/students to reduce single-car occupancy travel to and from the work or school site by 5%.

In order to comply with this legal requirement each Glendale Union High School District school has developed a plan to accomplish this goal. The plan includes encouraging car-pooling, van pooling, alternate travel (bicycles), and preferred parking. It also includes restricting student parking to upper- grade students.

TRAVEL REDUCTION PLAN

NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE

ATHLETIC ACTIVITY CARD

FAMILY ACTIVITY CARD

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Any student who wishes to participate in a sport must provide the following:

Completed physical packet with parent signature which includes emergency information, medical insurance policy number or purchased school insurance, and a parent signed mild

traumatic brain injury statement each year. Athletes must also complete and pass the concussion course once while at Cortez. Freshmen will be offered this course during their P.E.

class. http://aiaacademy.org/brainbook

For more information regarding school activities and athletic schedules, please visit: http://cortez.guhsdaz.org

Athletics

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Girls Basketball

Boys Soccer Girls Soccer

Spiritline Wrestling

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Spring Sports

Clubs/ActivitiesStudent Government

(freshmen, sophomore, junior, senior class)

School Publications (newspaper, highlights, yearbook)

Academic Decathlon Accelerated Cultural Enrichment (ACE)

Art Club Band & Orchestra

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Buddies Culinary

Club DanceDrama/Thespians

Paper Scissors Rock FCA

G.S.A.Club Gardening Club

Link Crew International Club Literacy

Club Math ClubNational Honor Society

NJROTCPoetry Club

Student Welfare

ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS

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Calendar for 2018-2019

First Semester Second SemesterWalk Through Registration July 24, 25, 26 Teacher Workshop (No Students) Jan 7

School Begins Aug 6 Begin 2nd Semester Jan 8Open House Aug 21 Martin L. King Day Jan 21

Labor Day Sept 3 Presidents’ Day Feb 18Fall Recess Oct 8-12 Spring Recess Mar 18-22

Veteran’s Day Observed Nov 12 Senior Finals May 16-17Thanksgiving Recess Nov 22-23 Graduation May 22

Semester Finals Dec 19-20 Semester Finals May 21-22End of 1st Semester/2nd Quarter Dec 20 End of 2nd Semester/4th Quarter May 22

Office Open (No Students) Dec 21Winter Recess Dec. 24 – Jan. 4

Daily Class Schedules

Regular Schedule Wednesday EOP SchedulePeriod/Activity Time Period/Activity Time

EOP 8:15 – 8:551st Hour 8:00 – 8:55 1st Hour 9:00 – 9:452nd Hour 9:00 – 9:55 2nd Hour 9:50 – 10:35

3rd Hour/Announcements 10:00 – 11:00 3rd Hour 10:40 – 11:30First Lunch 11:05 – 11:35 First Lunch 11:35 – 12:05

4th Hour 11:05 – 12:00 4th Hour 11:35 – 12:20Second Lunch 12:05 – 12:35 Second Lunch 12:25 – 12:55

5th Hour 11:40 – 12:35 5th Hour 12:10 – 12:556th Hour 12:40 – 1:35 6th Hour 1:00 – 1:457th Hour 1:40 – 2:35 7th Hour 1:50 – 2:35

8th Hour/ Academic Enrichment 2:45 – 3:25 8th Hour/Academic Enrichment 2:45 – 3:25

Assembly Schedule0 Hour 7:00 – 7:55

1st Hour 8:00 – 8:452nd Hour 8:50 – 9:35

Period 3 check in 9:40Assembly 9:45 – 10:40

3rd Hour 10:45 – 11:30

First Lunch 11:35 – 12:05

4th Hour 11:35 – 12:20

Second Lunch 12:25 – 12:55

5th Hour 12:10 – 12:55

6th Hour 1:00 – 1:457th Hour 1:50 – 2:35

8th Hour/Academic Enrichment 2:45 – 3:25

*EOP Wednesdays begin week one and end the last week of April.

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