Welcome Back

Discipline and School Activity Orientation

Administration

Dr. Fox--PrincipalMr. Dolen--Assistant PrincipalMrs. Aguilar--Assistant PrincipalMrs. Lukach--Activities DirectorMr. Bowers –Dean of Attendance

(Periods 1-4)

Campus Security

Greg- Main CampusPida – Freshmen Focus/BridgeMelissa – Main Campus

School Resource Officer – Deputy Rich Franco

- He is available as a resource to help you. If you would like to talk to him see me or your counselor and we can have him come to school to talk to you.

Counseling Office

A-G Kettering * Tuesdays

H-O Selof * Thursdays

P-Z Gullotti * Wednesdays

*Each counselor spends one day a week on the Freshmen Focus Campus.

Support StaffMrs. Hernandez (Registrar) – transcripts, records, etc.Mrs. Greer (Counseling Secretary)

How to See Your Counselor

You are welcome to come by before school/after school/break/lunch, HOWEVER the counselors are extremely busy and have on and off- campus meetings, parent conferences, etc. on a regular basis. They will not know you are looking for

them unless you leave a request.

Red forms are available in the front of the Counseling Office. Please fill one out and leave it for the counselor in the bin outside their door.

Parking

Must display permit, on inside mirrorMain Campus Only (hours if park on West)Can be towed (Tuesday is street

sweeping)No cul-de-sac parking – Post StreetParking permits can be purchased in the

Finance Office for $10

New Cell Phone Policy

Adopted district-wide at the high school level.

Students may use their phones before school/after school/break/lunch.

Phones MAY NOT be used during class time. This means bell-to-bell. Your phone cannot be taken out even to check the time, etc.

CONSEQUENCES FOR CELL PHONE VIOLATIONS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

DON’T ABUSE IT!

Student Handbook

STUDENT HANDBOOK CAN BE FOUND ON THE ESPERANZA WEBSITE. You signed the Code of Conduct that states you have read the rules of the school. http://www.esperanzahs.com/ Go to the “Student tab” then use the

drop down and select Student Handbook.

Saturday School and Hours

Saturday Study program 8:30-12:30 Wednesday hours 3:00-5:00

* Can reschedule ONCE per semester. Get forms from Mr. Bowers or Mrs. Scudellari in the Attendance Office. They must be signed by you and a parent.

* If you do not attend hours you will be placed on a hold list and unable to purchase dance tickets or attend other school’s dances. You may lose your lunch pass, parking permit, and/or work permit. Seniors may also lose senior activities including walking at graduation.

Major Discipline Issues

Drugs/Drug Paraphernalia (Use, possession, or sales) Alcohol Weapons/Explosives/Dangerous Objects Fighting/Threats/Bullying Defiance or Disruption of School Activities (including

ongoing misconduct) Vandalism

All are subject to five day suspension, Site Guidance Meeting, School transfer, and Expulsion. The School Resource Office (Sheriff’s Department WILL BE involved.

* Items found in your car, locker, etc. are considered to be in your possession. Please read about Search and Seizure in Student Handbook (page 31). Suspicion is all that’s need to search.

Other Discipline Issues Use or Possession of Tobacco Products (including E-

cigarettes, Vapor Pens, etc. Consequences even if you are 18 years old May be required to attend a smoking cessation class

Campus Misconduct (horseplay, food throwing, out of bounds)

Will receive hours If issues are ongoing may be asked to permanently vacate

your lunch table Please respect our campus

Academic Honesty Teacher consequences AND office consequences

May be suspended Read policy on page 27

Bullying

Report Bullying Cyber-bullying (growing problem Instagram,

Twitter, Vine) School Resource Officer WILL be involved Save all documentation and don’t retaliate Remember what you write is not PRIVATE!

Resources available Counselor/Teacher/Campus Supervisor/SRO

Text-a-tip

Text-a-Tip

Program through sheriff’s department to report bullying or other issues that impact student or campus safety

NOT a 24-hour hotline Tips will be responded to by the next school day Texts are CONFIDENTIAL but not ANONYMOUS For emergencies including concerns of suicide, etc. please

call 911 immediately!

(657) 229-0EHS (0347)

HELP US MAINTAIN A SAFE SCHOOL! IF EHS IS SAFE, YOU ARE SAFE

Closed Campus/Lunch Passes

You MAY NOT leave campus without an off-campus pass. If you do you will be marked TRUANT.

Even if you have a free period (campus-5) on your schedule, you are unable to leave without an off-campus.

SENIORS may leave for lunch, but MUST have a lunch pass unless they go 0-4. Those students must have a sticker on their ID Card indicating they finish after 4th.

ID Cards must be shown EVERY DAY when leaving. Students must exit through the front gates ONLY! See Mrs. Scudellari for lunch passes or ID card stickers. Only 9th graders on Freshman Focus campus at break and

lunch.

Out Of Bounds

ALL PARKING LOTS KELLOGG DRIVE FIELDS RAQUETBALL COURTS TENNIS COURTS BETWEEN 200 BLDG AND NEW GYM

MUST STAY INSIDE OF RED GATES ON EITHER SIDE OF THE MAIN GYM

The Bridge

Main Campus to West Campus – use bridge

West Campus to Main Campus – use crosswalk

You must use the bridge before school and after school as well unless you have a bridge pass.

Attendance

Absences MUST be cleared by parent phone call or note within 48 hours or they will be changed to a TRUANCY.

Only absences with a doctor’s note DON’T count toward your total absences.

No such thing as “excused tardies”, no need to bring a note.

Read the Attendance Policies in Student Handbook very carefully (pages 23-26).

District working on updating some policies, will notify you if they change.

Please see Mr. Bowers with any attendance questions.

Emergency Plan

Where to evacuate if there is an emergency:In class= follow your teacher.At break/lunch/passing period= 3rd period

teacher If on Freshmen Focus Campus and your 3rd

period is on Main, stand by Main Campus sign on field.

If on Main Campus and your 3rd period is on Freshmen Focus, stand by F.F. sign on Main.

Dress Code

Read entire policy on page 28 of Student Handbook Specific concerns with this year’s styles: - too short shorts - stomach showing – low cut tops - bra/bandeau/undergarments showing in deep cut

tank tops, shirts - shirts with weapons, alcohol, tobacco or anything inappropriate for school

School Dance Dress Code

You will not be allowed into the dance if you are not dressed in accordance with the dress code. All school dress code rules apply at all dances and there are more specific dress code rules at dressier dances (Homecoming and Prom)

If you have further questions please ask Mrs. Lukach or Mrs. Aguilar. Bring or email one of us a picture and we will tell you if it’s okay!

Strapless and Spaghetti Strap are allowed!

APPROPRIATE APPROPRIATE

Dresses must go past fingertips

TOO SHORT APPROPRIATE

No Backless or High Slits

Nope…but good try! Too high cut!

No Banded Dresses

BANDED AT THE BOTTOM

NO Cutouts or Low Cut

NO CUT OUTS TOO LOW CUT!

Appropriate dresses

Inappropriate Dresses

Men’s Dress

No-No’s for GuysNO HATS NO JEANS

NO BANDANAS SHIRT MUST HAVE COLLAR AND SLEEVES

Arrival to Dance

There will be NO admission into the dance 1 hour after the start of the dance.

If you arrive late there will be no refund given.

Some Specific Dancing Rules

No straddling legsNo bending overNo front to back

touching/ grindingNo making out (no

overt and/or prolonged PDA’s)

Both feet must stay on the floor

Hands on waist or shoulders only

No inappropriate gestures

Dancing Violation Policy

2 strikes = you’re OUT!1st warning: your wristband will be removed.2nd warning (no wristband): you will be

removed from the dance

This goes for MORP, Homecoming, Sadie Hawkins, and Prom.

Community Service

40 hrs GRADUATION REQUIREMENTMust be done by May of senior yearMust fill out forms within 30 days of

completing hours, forms in Attendance Office

Non-profit organization, can’t get paidCommunity Service Board in Attendance

Office if you need ideas

Aztec Pride

Keep the campus clean and safe Be respectful to teachers and

custodians STRICT consequences for leaving

trash and throwing food Keep it classy! Win and lose with honor and respect

Aztec Spirit

Spirit section expectations “The Hut” at football games “ Sixth Man” at basketball games

Spirit of the Aztec awards – first time ever being given

Football game vs. YLHS 9/20

Important Dates

Tuesday, Sept 10th, ID card picture make ups

Friday, Sept 13th: MORP (7-10p) $20 at doorWednesday, Sept 18th: Back to School

Night!Friday, Oct 25th: Homecoming Dance (8-

11p) Friday, March 14th or 21st : Sadies (8-11p)

HAVE A GREAT YEAR