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LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS The Los Lunas Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, or Vietnam era or special disabled veteran status in its employment, programs or activities. Discrimination is prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Executive Order 11246 as amended, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 990. Anyone who believes he or she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, or Vietnam era or special disabled veteran status may contact the Los Lunas School ’s Equity Officer: Bernard R. Saiz Rights and responsibilities are part of the life of every high school. This student handbook describes very clearly what we expect from our students and staff. For all of us who are part of the Los Lunas High School community, there are certain guidelines that we must follow in our daily activities on this campus. Ideally, we would like all students to be involved in the life of this school, participating in a wide variety of programs and activities, and we expect all faculty members to contribute to the well being of our students. We have worked very hard to create a school in which all students can grow to their full potential, academically and personally, and you are encouraged to participate actively in the many programs and events that are sponsored by this school. However, we also know that it is necessary to set limits for students and to establish clear guidelines for student behavior and well-defined consequences for violations of these standards. The rules and standards outlined in this handbook have been developed to protect the rights of everyone, to insure that all students and staff are treated with respect, and to assure that our school operates in a safe and orderly manner. It is understood that it is impossible to have regulations for every possible circumstance. Administrators and activity leaders will use discretionary judgment in dealing with individual situations not covered by a specific written regulation. Please read this document carefully and note particularly the changes in policy form the past school year. Your signature at the bottom of this page acknowledges that you have read the Discipline Code of Los Lunas High School, understand your responsibilities as a student, and agree to follow all the guidelines listed within this handbook. Student Name (please print) _____________________________________________________ Student ID Number_____________________________________________________________ Date of Receipt_________________________________________________________________ Student Signature_______________________________________________________________ Parent Signature________________________________________________________________ The attendance office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The attendance clerk’s voice mail is available to leave messages. It will be necessary to send a note on the day the student returns to school explaining the absence. Students must arrive by 7:05 in order to get an admission slip and be on time to class. Failure to bring the required note will result in the absence being counted as unverified. Students will not be allowed to call their parents from school in lieu of bringing a written note. Make-up work may be found at schoolnotes . To verify an absence: It is the parent’s responsibility to notify the school in the form of a note (we do not accept phone calls for verifying absences) when the student is absent specifying:
Parent Notification from LLHS/Career Academy:
Students with excessive absences, more than 10 (ten) absences from any period for the year, will be referred to Truant Officers and placed on an Attendance Agreement. Excessive absences could result in the student failing the class. The District’s policies relating to truancy and compulsory school attendance is directly related to the New Mexico Statues 1978, Chapter 22-12-2 which states any parent, guardian or person having custody and control of a person subject to the provisions of the Compulsory School Attendance Law (Chapter 22, Article 12 NMSA 1978) is responsible for the school attendance of that person. If you have questions about this policy, please refer to the Student Behavior Handbook or contact the administrator for the full text of this policy. If you are faced with a long-term illness or disability, contact the Dean of Students as soon as possible to apply for a homebound teacher. A doctor’s letter is required to qualify for homebound instruction. Parents must notify the school immediately if their student is in need of homebound instruction. Leaving campus during the day : In order for a student to leave campus with a pass, a parent/guardian or someone authorized on the emergency card must come to the school to sign out the student. If a student provides an appointment card for a doctor’s appointment or court date prior to the appointment, the student can present the appointment card to the Attendance Secretary and a pass will be issued without a parent coming in. A parent note is note sufficient. In the event a student is sick and the nurse has determined the student needs to leave campus, verbal authorization from a parent will be obtained before giving the student a pass. Students, who earn a 3.50 GPA for the first term and through the second (2 nd) grading period of the second (2 nd) term, are eligible to receive an Academic Letter. The award is given each year to eligible students. A student may not receive a grade lower than a “C”. Extracurricular activities are an important and integral part of secondary education. All students are encouraged to participate in activities either as a participant or as a spectator or supporter. Students are required to attend assemblies and they are expected to act with courtesy and respect. Students attending activities away from campus are expected to abide by the code in effect for the Los Lunas Schools “Los Lunas Schools Behavior Handbook, 2007-08”. Special activities offered to students include, but are not limited to, dances, drama and musical presentations, homecoming events, talent show, athletic/academic banquets, and prom. The Advanced Placement (AP) Program sponsored by the College Board, is an intensive program of college-level curricula and examinations providing high school students with an opportunity to earn college credit at nearly 3,000 universities and colleges across the country. AP classes are designed to develop stronger, better prepared students who want to experience more rigorous curriculum. All parents and students will be invited to attend an AP parent night to learn how AP can help students broaden their intellectual horizons stand out in the college admissions process and gain the edge needed for college preparation. An effort is made to communicate with students regarding important information. Daily announcements are read daily and posted at designated points throughout the building, including the window of the Main Office. It is important for all students to listen to the announcements regarding changes in schedules, deadlines, and other important information. Students are prohibited from assaulting anyone on school property or at any school-related event. An assault is defined as:
AttendanceResearch supports the notion that success in school is closely associated with good attendance. Los Lunas Schools administration and staff believes that good attendance and promptness are important for success beyond high school, and that developing these patterns is an important step in the lifelong learning process. Good attendance is an essential ingredient for academic success. Therefore, excessive absences (defined as 10 per term) will result in disciplinary action student. Students must be in class a minimum of 60 minutes to be considered present for a class. Students who leave a class before the minimum 60 minutes will be marked absent for that block class (this includes students who leave class with a “ Blue Pass ” for appointments, etc.). In addition, students who arrive to class 10 minutes after the bell has rung will be counted as absent for that class. Behavior ExpectationsA safe, secure, disruption-free academic environment is essential to ensure a quality education for all students. All of Los Lunas High School 's rules and behavior expectations are reviewed annually by staff, students, parents, administration, and Board of Education. Los Lunas High School , Century High School , and Career Academy , use a system of progressive discipline, beginning with the teaching of behavior expectations, and ending with progressively more severe consequences when those expectations are not met. Los Lunas Schools publishes a Board of Education approved "Code of Conduct" which is included in the "Los Lunas Schools Student Behavior Handbook" and reviewed with students during the first week of school. BusesAll information and regulations regarding buses may be found in the Bus Transportation Handbook. Bus drivers issue these handbooks to students, or they may be obtained from the transportation office at 866-2147. The Los Lunas School District is a participant in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Students are encouraged to eat breakfast and/or lunch at school each day. Parents who feel that their students may be eligible for free or reduced meals are urged to apply. Application forms are available in the cafeteria. Los Lunas High, Career Academy , and Century High have campus assistants to help with supervision, security and maintaining a safe environment. All security assistants’ carry hand-held radios for communication to the office, administration and campus police officers. Los Lunas Schools, in cooperation with law enforcement, conducts routine building inspections using a professionally trained "drug dog". These inspections are done during class time, before school, or after school hours. If information is produced during an inspection that constitutes "reasonable suspicion", the administration will conduct a search within the guidelines of established district policy and New Mexico State Statute. Career Action Planning is a program that is designed to assist every student with career goals. Every student will be assigned an Advisory teacher who will follow him or her all four years of high school. Teachers will instruct students on career opportunities, building a personal portfolio, and advise on appropriate classes for their career choice. Teachers will meet with their CAP Advisory students at least six times a year. Students may not receive a pass to leave campus until CAP is completed. If it is imperative for a parent to remove their student, the parent or someone on the emergency list must come to the High School and sign the student out. Century High/Alternative Program Century High School is an accredited alternative high school. Students have the opportunity to choose programs designed to fit their needs and interest. Enrollment is limited to allow extensive, individual instruction and personal attention for every student. The program encourages and assists students in making a commitment to their own education. Century High School is a full-day program. In addition to morning instruction, the school requires an average of 2.3 work hours per day of a five-day week, or a total of 120 work hours per block. This work credit can be earned during afternoon, evening, or weekend hours. CHS provides four options to assist students in meeting this quota. To meet the time quota, a student may utilize more than one option. Additional information on admissions and applications are available by calling the Century High School office at 866-2153. Change of InformationIt is very important for parents to keep the school office informed of any change of address, telephone numbers, persons who may pick up the student, or medical/physical condition concerns. It is imperative that we maintain up-to-date records on each student in case of injury or sudden illness. Any evidence of a student performing an illegal act or action may result in a referral to the appropriate authority or law enforcement agency, (i.e. police, sheriff, state or federal ordinance) that prohibits that act. Citations issued by these agencies may include, but are not limited to: aggravated assault and battery, bomb threats, arson, computer crimes, disorderly conduct, and possession of drugs/alcohol, and extortion.Closed CampusLos Lunas Schools operates a closed campus. Students cannot leave school without appropriate parental permission. Once a student enters campus, he/she cannot leave until completing the scheduled day without checking out through the office. Even if the regular school day has not started, or a student has not yet attended class, he/she still must check out. Students must be prepared to show a copy of their schedule and/or “ Blue Pass ” and proper identification to security when leaving campus. Clubs and ActivitiesStudies have found that students who were involved in clubs, sports, music, or other activities had a higher grade point average than students who did not participate in extracurricular activities. Students who are engaged in school activities are responsible for their conduct in the same manner as if they are at school. The manners and behaviors of all students are expected to exemplify the highest standards of the community. Discipline rules and consequences will be enforced. Students who are suspended from Los Lunas High School , Career Academy , or Century High School are prohibited from being on the campus or in attendance at any school activity or event for the duration of their suspension. Students who come on to ampus during the period of suspension will be subject to arrest and prosecution. Clubs/Activities: Hip-Hop Club * Intermediate Band * Environmental * Cheerleaders * Band * MESA * Class of 2007 * JROTC * Science Olympiad * Class of 2008 * Mock Trial Teams * Drama * Class of 2009 * Black Student Union * French Club * Class of 2010 * National Honor Society * SADD * Student Council * Future Farmers of America * Anime Club * Native American Club * FCLA * Chess Club * Tigerettes * Hispanic Club Sports: Baseball * Softball * Swimming * Basketball * Cross Country * Track and Field * Football * Volleyball * Golf * Wrestling * Soccer Code of ConductThe principles governing the behavior of members in the school community can be described as “character” attributes. In every situation, courtesy, sportsmanship, and consideration for one another is the desirable display of conduct. It is expected that members of our school society actively show concern and care toward others and their school environment. Social behavior and attitudes will foster pride in the efforts and achievement of others at the school. This belief promotes a value of fairness and a cooperative spirit that will prevail throughout the school community. Los Lunas Schools encourages the development of students becoming problem solvers and learning to use proactive measures such as mediation skills to effectively deal with daily challenges. These principles also include a strong commitment and advocacy of student involvement in community service. School computers are available in every classroom, and numerous labs are located throughout the campus. The use of school computers must support educational research and be compatible with the site EPSS goals. Further, students have access to this equipment throughout the school day, before school and after school. A schedule with designated days will be published for students that desire the use of a computer lab after school. Guidelines have been established for the use of computers and Internet Access, by LLS school board policy. These guidelines prohibit plagiarism, copyright violations, invasion of privacy, and unauthorized access. Students, parents/guardians are required to sign a contract entitled, “Computer Internet Code of Conduct, Computer Internet Acceptable Use and Computer Use Release Form (Signed by you and your parents) ”. Computer storage areas are not considered “private”. Network administrators and computer resource teachers may review files and folders to maintain system integrity and to ensure that students and staff are using the system responsibly. Los Lunas High School has entered into concurrent enrollment/articulation agreements with Albuquerque ’s Technical Vocational Institute (CNM) and the University of New Mexico Valencia Campus (UNM-VC). These agreements state that approved courses will enhance courses offered at LLHS but not replace them. Students who successfully complete these courses will receive both high school and college credit. Students interested in this program must go through the LLHS application process prior to enrollment in the college courses. Students participating in the program must have a 3.0 or higher GPA, good attendance and meet any other criteria set forth by the college. If students receive below a grade of C in the college course, they will not be allowed to re-enroll in a concurrent course during high school and their academic standing could be jeopardized. Post-secondary credits earned through concurrent enrollment may be applied as secondary elective credits for high school graduation. A three3) or four (4) credit hour college credit class will equal one high school elective credit. It is important that students select classes in high school that will prepare them for post- secondary education, the world of work, or adequately transition them into two-year institutions. It is for this reason that students complete a four-year plan beginning in 8 th grade and update this plan with their counselor. This planning meets graduation requirements and individual post-graduation needs. Further, the process ensures proper academic course selection at the time of pre-registration. Pre-registration takes place each spring with all students selecting classes in collaboration with their parents, Counselors and Career Specialists. Students are asked to review the courses that are outlined in the document entitled, “Los Lunas Schools Course Description Handbook.” This publication offers students a wide selection of courses and a description of course content (required as well as elective classes) grade levels and pre-requisites where applicable. Students choose classes within their desired career path and are scheduled for these classes when they return to school in the fall. College bound students should keep in mind that academic courses required for college admissions may vary from institution to institution, from college major, and may change from time to time. Counseling and Guidance Services Counselors are available for consultation with academic, social, and personal problems. The counseling department offers information on school scheduling, curriculum, vocational and post-high school planning. Also available at this center are ACT and SAT information, financial aid forms, as well as specialized training schools and correspondence catalogs. Los Lunas High, Century High, and the Career Academy all operate on a 2x4-block schedule. This schedule is built around four 85-minute periods. Students will normally take four classes each semester. A total of eight credits can be earned during the regular school year. The block schedule is intended to provide students with expanded opportunities, allow teachers to teach to the various learning styles of individual students, and to further enhance the learning environment at each school. Students will have earned a minimum of three (3) weekly grades recorded in the teacher’s grade book. At any time that a student enters a failing posture, or remains in a failing posture, the parents/guardians will be contacted in writing (i.e. e-mail) or by telephone. The classroom teacher will make this contact, and a conference will ensue with all parties as active participants. The participants will address the issues concerning the failure and appropriate interventions will be put in motion. Because of the number of potential requests and security concerns, LLHS will not accept deliveries of flowers/ balloons or pizza/food for students from parents, friends, relatives, or vendors. Parents are asked not to bring such items to school for delivery. Local vendors are notified of this policy each fall. The “Los Lunas Schools Student Behavior Handbook” has defined the criterion used for defining unacceptable behavior as “whether or not it has the potential to disrupt the educational process.” The acts or misconduct that have the potential for disruption of classes are inclusive of, but not limited to: excessive absences, aggressive behavior, drugs, discrimination, inappropriate dress, inappropriate hair styles, intimidation, profane language, graffiti, hazing, vandalism, and tardiness. Disruption of Lawful AssemblyNo student or group of students, acting in concert may willfully engage in disruptive activity or disrupt a lawful assembly on the campus or property of any school in the district. Disruptive activity means: 1. Obstructing or restraining the passage of persons in an exit, entrance, or hallway of any building, without the authorization of the administration of the school. 2. Seizing control of any building, or portion of a building, for the purpose of interfering with any administrative, educational research, or other authorized activity. 3. Preventing, or attempting to prevent, by force or violence, or the threat of violence, any lawful assembly authorized by the school administration. 4. Disruption by force or violence, or the threat of force or violence, any lawful assembly authorized by the school administration. 5. Obstructing or restraining the passage of any person at an exit or entrance to said campus or property, or preventing or attempting to prevent by force or violence, or by threats thereof, the entrance or exit of any person to or from said property or campus without the authorization of the administration of the school. 6. Interfering with the normal activity, occupancy, or use of any school bus engaged in the transportation of students to and from school-sponsored activities, by exhibiting or using or threatening to exhibit or use a firearm. A lawful assembly is disrupted when any person in attendance is rendered incapable of participating in the assembly due to the use of force or violence, or due to a reasonable fear that force or violence is likely to occur. Conduct by students, in or out of class that for any reason materially disrupts class work or involves substantial disorder or invasion of the rights of other students or employees at school or school-related activities, is prohibited. Student demonstrations and similar activities shall be prohibited when there is evidence that may reasonably lead school authorities to forecast substantial disruption of, or material interference with normal school operations or approved school activities. Dress CodeIt is the aim of the Los Lunas Schools to display to the public at all times a proper standard of conduct, dress, attitude, courtesy, and friendliness on the part of each student, which will be above reproach or criticism. The public will judge our schools on the basis of any and all of these characteristics as found in each student at all times. Therefore, in keeping with the above aim, a student’s appearance, mode of dress and/or cleanliness should not disrupt the educational process or constitute a threat to safety. If, in an administrator’s judgment, a student’s appearance, mode of dress, and/or cleanliness is distracting and disruptive to the educational process, or constitutes a threat to safety or acceptable standards of sanitation or does not meet the following regulations, the student will be required to make the requested modification.
Consequences for violating student dress standards include immediate change of clothing, student may be sent home, parents may be asked to bring a change of clothing for their student, and/or suspension and parent conference. Driver EducationAs governed by state statue, a driver safety component is taught through all Health classes in all LLS secondary schools. The written curriculum addresses the theoretical aspects of safety. The high schools do not offer the practical, “behind the wheel” drivers training course. The use of illicit drugs and unlawful possession and use of alcohol is wrong and harmful. No student shall possess, use, transmit, or attempt to possess, use, or transmit, or be under the influence of any of the following substances on school premises during any school term or off school premises at a school-related activity, function, or event:
1. Controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by state and federal law, without regard to amount, including, but not limited to marijuana, any narcotic drug, hallucinogen, stimulant, depressant, amphetamine, or barbiturate. 2. Alcohol or any alcoholic beverage. 3. Abusive glue, aerosol paint, or any other volatile chemical substance for inhalation. 4. Other intoxicant, or mood-changing, mind-altering, or behavior-altering drugs, including caffeine, pills, and other over-the-counter stimulants and sedatives. "Use" means a student has smoked, ingested, injected, imbibed, inhaled, drunk, or otherwise taken internally a prohibited substance recently enough that it is detectable by the student's physical appearance, actions, breath, or speech. "Under the influence" means a student's faculties are noticeably impaired, but the student need not be legally intoxicated. The transmittal, sale, or attempted sale of what is represented to be any of the above-listed substances is also prohibited under this rule. A student who uses a drug authorized by a licensed physician through a prescription specifically for that student's use shall not be considered to have violated this rule. However, dispensing a prescription drug or over the counter drug to other students is a violation of this rule. A student who violates this provision shall be subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension or expulsion and referral for prosecution, and may be required to complete an appropriate rehabilitation program. A complete description of this policy may be found in the “Los Lunas Schools Student Behavior Handbook”. College credit and core high school credit could be awarded to students enrolled in LLHS’ collaborative AP classes. Sign up for dual credit will occur in the UNM/LLHS AP course at LLHS for students having the appropriate ACT score or passing the COMPASS placement test. An announcement will be made in respective courses. Pagers, radios, CD players, laser pens and other electronic devices may not be used during the school day. Cell phones are to be off from 7:25-2:35 and kept out of sight. Students who misuse cell phones:
Students attending Los Lunas Schools are encouraged to participate in activities and athletic programs, which are open to them on an equal basis. However, participants in activities or athletics must meet academic eligibility as required by state statutes. Enrollment and procedures for checking scholastic eligibility guidelines for all student-athletes and school-sponsored activities may be found in detail in the publication, “LosLunas Schools-Athletic Handbook 2004-06.” Highlights from the article on scholastic eligibility read that an “eligible” student must pass a minimum of three (3) classes, and have a 2.0 grade point average or better for the immediate previous grading period or cumulative, beginning with, and including the second semester of the eighth grade year. The cumulative provision may be only applied to the beginning of a semester and only semester grades are to be used. During the current semester, the student must pass a minimum of three (3) classes, not fail more than one (1) class, and maintain a grade point average overall of 2.0 or better per grading period during the semester. Further, all class work counted for eligibility must be acceptable for graduation. Students must attend school on the day of athletic event/activity in order to participate in the event/activity. Note : Students on “suspension” status are prohibited from being on campus or in attendance at any school activity or event for the duration of that suspension. Students that do come on campus are considered “trespassing” and are subject to arrest. In the event of emergency evacuation, high school students will be moved to other locations as follows: 9th and 10th graders to Raymond Gabaldon Intermediate, 11th and 12th graders to Los Lunas Middle School . Parents will be asked to listen for emergency announcements on radio/TV and NOT to come to the high school campus to pick up students. The “Los Lunas Schools’ Student Behavior Handbook”, page 19, defines expulsions (aka long term), “the removal of a student from all schools in Los Lunas Schools for a period of at least one calendar year. In some instances, expulsion may be permanent removal from this school system. A student receiving an expulsion will lose credit for the duration of the expulsion.” This publication further explains due process rights entitled by all students. The administrator, prior to taking appropriate disciplinary action follows procedures outlined in the “L os Lunas Schools Student Behavior Handbook”. There are also procedures which students and parents/guardians must follow if they disagree with the school's actions. If a student does become involved in a situation in which a long-term suspension (11-180 days out of school) or expulsion might result, both the student and their parents will be given a more detailed description of their due process rights. Failing Grades /Repeating a Class A student who repeats a specific course of study will receive the higher of the two grades. Both course titles and grades will be recorded on the transcript, but the higher grade will be used in calculating the Grade Point Average. Dual credit will not be allowed Fines It is in the best interest of students that lost or damaged books, materials, or other fines due to the school should be paid upon the discovery of the owed fine. The bookkeeper in charge of a particular item will report this fine(s) owed by the student. In accordance with state law, students’ grades, credit, diploma and/or transcripts shall be withheld until outstanding debts to the school are paid. Students will not be issued additional textbooks if they have any outstanding fines. Placement: Los Lunas High School must be notified no later than August 1 st prior to the beginning of the school year that the exchange student is scheduled to attend. Once the school has reached the maximum of five (5) foreign exchange students shall be placed in grades 9-11 only. Grade eleven is the preferred placement as the standard curriculum course sequence provides the maximum exposure to United States history and American literature. Certificate of Attendance: Los Lunas High School will not issue a diploma to a foreign exchange student. Exchange students completing a full year of course work at Los Lunas High School will receive a certificate of work completed and will be recognized at an end of the year ceremony. Grade Classification Grade level is determined upon cumulative credits earned. Students who fail to earn sufficient per term will be re-classified at the end of that academic school year. A student must have earned 0-6 credits to be classified as freshmen, 7-14 a sophomore, 15-22 a junior, and 23-30 credits to be a senior. Letter grades are calculated on a point value system (see below). The grade point average (GPA) can be computed by adding the total points earned and dividing that total by the number of classes. Beginning with the class of 2005, students can declare a maximum of 12 weighted classes anytime throughout their high school career. These courses shall be declared at the time of registration. Further, final class top ten ranking at LLHS will be based on 30 earned credits. STANDARD WEIGHTED A=4.0 A=5.0 NC=No Credit (0.0) B=3.0 B=4.0 CR=Credit C=2.0 C=3.0 D=1.0 D=1.0 F= 0.0 F= 0.0 Graduation Credit by Alternate Means/Early Graduation A student may elect to take courses for advancement through concurrent enrollment with UNM/VCor through any other accredited high school. Approval from the Principal and the Dean of Students is required prior to enrollment, and receiving credits taken outside of Los Lunas Schools. Post-secondary credits earned through concurrent enrollment may be applied as secondary credits for high school graduation. A three- (3) or four- (4) college credit class will equal one high school credit. Dual credit shall be awarded upon presentation of evidence of satisfactory completion of the course requirements. Parents/guardians and seniors shall be notified as soon as the information is available to the school administration if a student is in danger of not meeting graduation requirements established by Los Lunas School Board of Education. All finals must be completed on senior exam days. The final exam grade has a major effect on the term grade in a class. Students whose grades are affected will be notified after finals if they do not meet graduation requirements due to failure of a class. Students are cautioned about spending money toward graduation when there may be a possibility the senior may not meet graduation requirements. Students who are in good academic standing and are completing graduation requirements at mid-year must notify their counselor of their plans. Students completing graduation requirements at mid-year and not continuing to take classes may participate in the spring commencement. There is no December graduation ceremony. Your legal name should appear on your school records and your diploma. If your name is incorrect, please see the registrar to make corrections. Scholarship and financial aid information is available in the Counseling office. During the school year, school counselors sponsor a parent night to assist parents and students with navigating the college application process. On a day-to-day basis, all scholarships and deadlines are posted in the Counseling office for students to access themselves. For more information, call 865-4646.
All students must enroll in a math and science course every year. * The Public Education Department allows two years of the same world language, 2 credits of Agriculture, or 2 credits JROTC to earn a Communication Skills credit. ** New Mexico History and Global Studies are taught together within one semester course. *** Government and Economics are taught together within one semester course. **** PE Requirement may be fulfilled with Marching Band courses. In order to promote a secure and disruption free environment, all teachers are discouraged from allowing students to go to their lockers or other locations in the building. The parking lot is out of bounds from 7:25 a. – 2:35 p.m. During class time, if students must go outside the classroom, hallway passes are required for all students. Hallway passes are not to be given out the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of a class. Harassment /Sexual Harassment Los Lunas Schools enforces a no-tolerance policy related to harassment of any kind. All reports will be investigated. Students should contact, in confidence, any teacher, counselor, or administrator if they feel they are being harassed or know someone who is being harassed. A full description of the harassment code can be found in the “Los Lunas Schools Student Behavior Handbook”. Sexual harassment is behavior or words that are directed at a student or school personnel because of gender that are uninvited, unwanted, or unwelcome which would cause the person of that sex to feel uncomfortable or offended. Federal law and local policy prohibit such behavior. HazingHazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act occurring on or off campus directed against a student, by one person alone or acting with others, that endangers the mental or physical health or the safety of a student for the purpose of being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization whose members are or include other students. The term includes, but is not limited to: 1. Any type of physical brutality, such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on the body, or similar activity. 2. Any type of physical activity, such as sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, and confinement in a small space, calisthenics, or other activity that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm, or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or the safety of the student. 3. Any activity involving consumption of a food, liquid, alcoholic beverage, liquor, drug, or other substance that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm, or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or the safety of the student. 4. Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects the student to extreme mental stress, shame, or humiliation, or that adversely affects the mental health or dignity of the student or discourages the student from remaining registered in a district school, or that may reasonably be expected to cause a student to leave the organization or the school rather than submit to acts described above. 5. Any activity that includes, causes, or requires the student to perform a duty or task that involves a violation of the Penal Code. Students shall have prior approval from the principal or designee for any type of "initiation rites" of a school club or organization. No student shall engage in any form of hazing, nor shall any student encourage or assist any other person in hazing. Acts of hazing and failure to report known hazing or planned hazing can result in criminal penalties, as well as school disciplinary action. Health Services /Nurse A school nurse is available to Los Lunas School ’s students on a daily basis from 7:15 am-2:45pm . The nurse may provide first aid when necessary, but no other medical care or treatment will be provided to students. Students who are ill or injured during school must report to the school nurse. Students will be seen in the order in which they enter and/or the seriousness of illness or injury. Students will be assessed by the nurse or health assistant. If the student is assessed as capable of remaining in school, he/she will be sent back to class. If the student is unable to remain at school the parents/guardians, or other persons designated on the emergency card, will be contacted. If a student does not wish to go home, he/she may rest in the health office for 15 minutes. If the nurse and/or health aid deems the illness or injury is serious/life-threatening, an ambulance will be called. If no one can be contacted that is listed on the emergency card the ambulance will transport the student to the hospital listed on the emergency form. Renaissance isn’t a program. It’s a process that encourages academic excellence, improvement, and citizenship. Administrators have noted positive progress in areas such as grade point average, standardized test scores, attendance, and discipline. Various incentives are awarded throughout the school year, such as discounts on athletic events, discounts on school-sponsored dances, and pizza parties. Renaissance criteria are as follows: Gold Card: 4.0 or above GPA: 3 or less absences; 3 or less tardies; no discipline referrals
Every student will receive an identification card (ID) at the time of registration. Students must carry their ID’s at all times and present it to school staff as requested. A student will be asked to show this current card at all school activities and other occasions such as checking out materials. There is no initial cost to the student but replacement cards are $5.00 and can be purchased in the book room. ImmunizationsThe parent/guardian is required to provide the school nurse with immunization records. State statue mandates that immunization records indicating that a student has been properly inoculated must become a school record, and as such failure to submit a record of immunization is subject to disenrollment of the student. All new students must produce immunization documents or show evidence that the immunization process has begun before registration takes place. Students are required to have the following immunizations: r Diphtheria r Poliomyelitis r Pertussis r Measles r Tetanus r Rubella All students who participate in school athletics are required to carry health and accident insurance (see “Los Lunas Schools Athletic Handbook."). The school provides an optional insurance program for all students and invites all students to participate, on a voluntary basis, with costs to be paid by the student. School personnel will assist students with accident insurance information. Accident insurance packets are made available each year to students and the cost of this insurance is minimal. The “Los Lunas Schools Student Behavior Handbook” allows the search of a person; backpack or vehicle by school personnel to search a student or vehicle if there is reasonable suspicion or cause that an illegal act or breach of a disciplinary code is being committed. School property, including, but not limited to, lockers and school buses may be searched. On questioning by a police authority, the school authority shall attempt to contact the parent and shall advise the student of his /her legal rights unless the law provides otherwise. The parents shall be permitted to be present. Please refer to the Los Lunas Schools Behavior Handbook for further explanation. Library ( Media Center ) Los Lunas High School 's Library is open daily from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The LLHS library houses over 16,000 volumes and features a computerized catalog search system, a CD ROM periodical search, CD reference stacks, and PC computers for student use. The Library provides multi-user Internet access, small group study areas, individual study carrels, and large reading areas. It is intended to be a quiet study area at all times. Fines are levied for lost or damaged materials. Lockers are available to students upon request on a first come first served basis. Students are not required to pay a fee for locker use, but must provide a lock for the locker. Lockers are school property and as such may be searched by a school authority without the student’s consent. Further, the school or the district is not held responsible for missing or stolen articles, including books from lockers. Lost and found articles should be turned in or claimed in the Administration Office. All valuable items should be labeled with the owner’s name. Items not claimed at the end of each month will be donated to charity. Students who are absent from school for are expected to make up work missed due to the absence. Students with verified absences are given one day per day missed to make up assignments, quizzes, tests, or other work. This includes absences due to suspension. Make up work must be completed required and before the end of the grading period the work was assigned in. Conflict resolution through peer mediation shall be a positive, proactive means available to all students as per board policy 7.4. The intent of this principle is to encourage the development of students as problem solvers to deal effectively with the challenges of every day life. Students are not allowed to carry medications onto school grounds, with the exception of those meeting the requirements listed in the medication authorization form. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to inform, on an annual basis or as medical changes occur, the school nurse of a student’s health problems and other health-related conditions. It is also the responsibility of the parent/guardian to inform the health office, on an annual basis, if they wish to be contacted whenever their child comes into the nurse’s office. Medication found on students at school without proper authorization in the Nurse’s Office is grounds for disciplinary action. A form needs to be filled out for each medication a student will require during school hours. This includes medications needed through the entire year and those only required for a few days or weeks. These forms can be obtained from the Nurse’s Office. Medications include all over-the-counter medication (i.e. Tylenol, glucagons, Advil, Midol, etc.) and all prescription medicines. The medication must be in the original container with proper labeling and instructions and correct dosages. Prescription medication, including inhalers, must have the student’s name on it and be a current prescription. Students and staff may not share their non-prescription medications with others. Parents need to consult with the school nurse about any student needing a specialized nursing procedure, such as use of nebulizer, glucose-monitoring, etc. Written instructions from the physician are required annually. Messages from parents are delivered to the classroom by office helpers for emergencies only. Efforts will be made to not interrupt instruction. Students will be taken out of class for calls or messages on an emergency basis only. Messages from friends, employers, or others not listed as parents/guardians, will not be delivered. In the spring of the year, students are selected for membership into National Honor Society (NHS). Students will be inducted into membership of NHS if they are equally qualified in Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character. Students with a cumulative 3.5 GP A in the second semester of their sophomore or junior year will be given an invitation to submit information regarding their good character and participation in leadership and service activities. Each of these criteria will be considered equally by the faculty committee with input from teachers as to the student’s qualifications for NHS. Students who are interested in becoming a member of NHS should have documented service activities and active participation in leadership positions in co-curricular organizations or sports activities. Students with office referrals resulting in administrative discipline will not be considered for National Honor Society. Los Lunas Schools’ are considered “closed” campuses. Students are not authorized to leave or wander outside the campus without obtaining an authorization permit from the Principal’s office. Students wandering the campus in the parking lot or outside of an assigned classroom will be considered “off limits” and unauthorized while attending a regular school day (the parking lots are considered “off limits” to students). Parent MeetingsLos Lunas High School , Century High School and the Career Academy conduct meetings, open to all parents of students in grades 9-12, four to five times per year. These meetings are designed to enhance communication between home and school. The agenda generally feature administrative reports, review of recent school functions, and a question/answer forum. Time and dates of meetings will be announced in newsletters. Students wishing to park on campus must have a valid parking permit visibly displayed on the bottom left corner of the front windshield. Permits can be purchased in the Bookkeeper’s Office. Students are expected to park in designated areas and obey all parking rules and driving regulations. Violators are subject to disciplinary action up to and including losing parking privileges indefinitely. Students are not allowed in the parking lot during school hours. Students who have late arrival, early dismissal, work-study, or have appointments must park in the back student parking lot. The swimming pool parking lot is not a designated parking area during school hours. Gates to the back student parking lot are locked at 7:30 a.m. , and will not be unlocked until 2:30 p.m. Los Lunas Schools are not responsible or liable for damages due to vandalism or theft involving student vehicles. School security officers are hired to help maintain traffic control. Any noncompliance with instruction or harassment of security personnel is grounds for revocation of driving privileges and disciplinary action. A new permit must be purchased if the original is lost, stolen, or damaged. Los Lunas High School and Career Academy do not assume responsibility for lost or stolen personal items or valuables . All students are encouraged to keep up with their possessions at all times, not to bring valuable items such as CD players or compact discs to school, and NOT to carry large sums of money. Progress reports may be sent to parents at any time during the school year upon request. Teachers are encouraged to communicate regularly with parents and to proactively develop strategies to assist students in danger of failing. In addition, parent/teacher conferences may be scheduled through the counselor’s office at any time during the school year. If a student goes into a failing status, parents should notify the counseling office to arrange a conference with the student’s teachers. This contact with the school is a positive move toward student improvement. In the event that a student becomes severely disruptive, disorderly, out of control (displaying inappropriate and dangerous behavior that will result in physical harm to self or others or in some way prohibits the safety of others), a school official shall attempt to impede the act. This means that the school official may use manual strength such as, clutching, gripping, and/or seizing a “bear hug” in order to restrain the person. A member of the Los Lunas Police department is on duty predominately at Los Lunas High School and occasionally at the Career Academy and Century High School . This officer has an office in the Administration building if a student needs help. This officer acts as a resource to students and will assist them with problems they may have. Postponement or Cancellation of School Occasionally, for reasons such as inclement weather, the schools must operate on an abbreviated schedule or cancel the entire school day. In the event of an abbreviated schedule, take-up time will betwo hours laterthan usual, and dismissal time will remain the same. Abbreviated schedules as well as school cancellations are announced on radio and television. The New Mexico State School Board has issued and adopted a Statement of Rights and Responsibility, (May 1981). Statements made here pertaining to protection of students’ rights are consistent to these adopted statements. All students have the right to an educational setting that is safe, orderly and free from disruption of normal teaching and learning. Students have the right to an education relevant to their needs and students shall not be subject to prejudicial treatment. Students elect to participate in educational decisions through student governance or be represented by student government. Students have the right to form clubs as guided by the Los Lunas Schools Student Behavior handbook, page four. Specific descriptors such as exercising constitutional rights of free speech, press, and assembly are further explained in the “Los Lunas Schools Student Behavior Handbook”. When a student believes that her/his rights have been infringed upon, the student/parent is provided an opportunity to grieve and be heard, Grievance Procedure, Board policy 7.1. The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C 1232h and its accompanying regulations 34 CRF Part 98 afford parents certain rights regarding the District’s conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the right to:
These rights transfer from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law. In consultation with parents, the School District has developed and adopted policies regarding these rights, as well as procedures to protect student privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. The School District will directly notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes. The School District will also directly notify parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific activities or surveys covered by PPRA, through the U.S. mail or e-mail. The school will also provide an opportunity for parents to opt their children out of participation of the specific activity or survey. If the schools have identified the specific or approximate dates of the activities or surveys at the beginning of the school year, the School District will provide notice to parents at that time. For surveys and activities scheduled after the school year starts, parents will be provided reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveys and be provided an opportunity to opt their child out of such activities and surveys. Parents will also be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys. The following is a list of the specific activities and surveys covered under this notification requirement:
Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with: Family Policy Compliance Office Questions regarding the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) requirements may be addressed to: Los Lunas High School Principal Report cards are sent home at the conclusion of each four and one-half weeks grading period. The school will send multiple copies of report cards to both custodial and non-custodial parents/guardians if prior notification is given to the school. Semester grades will constitute a final grade for the course based upon the 2x4-block schedule. To promote a safe learning environment, any behavior that endangers the safety of others or significantly interferes with the educational process will not be tolerated. The student(s) will be removed from the immediate setting pending further action. Students will have an opportunity to change their schedule prior to the beginning of a semester. For the fall semester, these times are advertised and will occur either before school is out in the spring or immediately before school begins in the fall. For the spring or immediately before school begins in the fall. For the spring term, students can meet with their counselors on designated day prior to the end of the fall term. Once the term has started, no changes will be made to student’s schedule expect for the following reasons:
Any changes will be made only after a conference with the counselor, Dean of Students and parents of the student. Secret Societies and Gang Activities Gang and other related type of activity can be intimidating to students, faculty, and the staff and are disruptive to the educational process. The Los Lunas Board of Education has adopted a policy that prohibits such activity (Board Policy 7.14). Further information about this activity is referred to the “Los Lunas Schools Student Behavior Handbook” on gang related activity, page 13. A semester exam schedule is published each term and applies to all students. Students should not miss school during this time period, as state law requires all students take final exams in all classes. Dates of final exams are on the student calendar. Please check and schedule trips/vacations accordingly. However, should an emergency arise that causes a student to miss a final, the student must notify the Principal to make arrangements for taking the exam within a period of two (2) weeks. The Los Lunas School Board recognizes the importance of the need for each student to understand his/her own sexuality and the accompanying responsibility each student has to care for his/her own sexuality and that of others by making informed, mature, responsible decisions. The spread of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has approached epidemic and socially threatening proportions. Teenage pregnancy results in 1,000,000 children born to unwed mothers annually. These children are at risk. The Board also recognizes that teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases can prevent or interfere with a student’s academic progress in school. The Los Lunas Schools shall assist in addressing these needs and solving these problems through a planned health education and wellness program which includes sexuality education. All qualifying children, from birth to 21 years of age, regardless of severity of their handicap, who reside within the Los Lunas School District, and who require special education and related services shall, in cooperation with the Special and Alternative Education Division, be identified, evaluated, and provided a free and appropriate public education. This is in accordance with the New Mexico State Law, The Education of Handicapped Children Act (P.L.94-142), other applicable federal regulations, and the district's goal of providing full educational opportunities for all students. Students transferring from another district are required to present the following records to the registrar: transcripts, immunization records, birth certificate, withdrawal form and proof of residency. Parents or guardians shall accompany the student at the time of enrollment. Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds during school hours with any adult other than his/her parent/guardian. Parents/guardians must report to the office to check out a student and show proper identification. Prior arrangements must be made for student checkout. The student will be called out of the classroom at that time and summoned to the administration office to meet with the parent/guardian. If the student needs to leave school during the day for an appointment, a pass must be obtained before school or during lunch in the office. Classroom interruptions need to be kept to a minimum. Freshmen, sophomore, Junior, and senior students are enrolled in four (4) classes per term. The Principal can waive this requirement if an extenuating circumstance exits. Seniors may be eligible for Early Dismissal/Late Arrival. The student drop-off and pick-up area is at the swimming pool parking lot only. Please do not use the front entrance, bus lane, teachers’ parking area, or Emilio Lopez Rd. for this purpose. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis. The student handbook provides the student with an abundance of information needed to become an involved member of the school community. This handbook is also instructional and should be used by the student as an organizational tool, and one in which will assist in maximizing the potential for success. The replacement cost of this book is $5.00. Students with Disabilities Under 504 The section 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are federal laws, which prohibit discrimination against persons with a disability in any program receiving federal financial assistance. The “Los Lunas Schools Student Behavior Handbook” clearly defines this act if further reference is needed. A student who arrives to class ten (10) minutes after the bell is considered absent for that class. Excessive tardiness (defined as six), will result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, In-School Suspension, Saturday School, or out of school suspension. .Tardy Sweeps will be conducted at various times to monitor student tardies. Students who are in Tardy Sweep more that three times will be subject to disciplinary action. Classroom doors are locked for safety when the tardy bell rings. Students that are tardy must report to the sweep area for processing. State law requires students to pass the New Mexico High School Competency Exam in order to receive a high school diploma. The examination is taken during the sophomore year. Students who do not pass the examination in the sophomore year must take it again the following year. The Terra Nova exam will be administered in March to all freshmen. Standards Based Assessment will be administered to all juniors. The Dean of Students will announce college entrance tests for the PSAT (juniors qualifying for the National Merit Scholarship), ACT/SAT (juniors and seniors required for admission too many colleges and universities and to all New Mexico colleges). Other tests of scholastic aptitude and vocational interests are available through the Career Specialist and the Counseling office. Also, final examinations are mandated by statute when classes are offered for credit. Each year the state of NM requires a series of tests for ninth, tenth, and eleventh graders. These tests are considered high stakes tests because it is the outcome of these tests that determine a school’s ranking. It is important that students attend school every day of the test and make an effort to do well. NM High School Competency Exam All students must pass the New Mexico High School Competency Examination (NMHSCE) to receive a diploma upon graduation. Students must score 175 in each section to pass the NMHSCE. It is administered to tenth graders, but students not passing will have a chance to retake the test their junior and senior year. The New Mexico Standards Based Assessment will be administered each year to ninth and eleventh graders in early March. These tests assess students performance in reading, language arts and mathematics. Since New Mexico schools are rated in part on the number of students present for testing. Students have the opportunity to take college entrance examinations such as the ACT and SAT. Beginning in their junior year, students may elect to take the American College Test (ACT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Students should research the colleges and universities they plan to attend so they know which of the tests is requires for entry into these colleges. Check with the Counseling office for dates, deadlines and costs. Also, for further information, you may visit ACT’s website at www.act.org or www.collegeboard.org. The PLAN test is a preliminary American College Test developed for sophomores. The PLAN is designed to give students experience with the ACT and identify possible weak area, thus improving the chance of higher scores on the ACT exam. It is recommended that all students who plan to take the ACT take the PLAN test first. The PLAN is administered each Fall. The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is also available to sophomores and juniors. Like the PLAN test. It is designed to give students experience with the SAT and profile possible weak areas. This test is a strong indicator for student success in Advance Placement courses and is the qualifying tests for National Merit Scholars. All students are strongly encouraged to take this exam. The PSAT is administered in October of each year. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is available to eleventh grade students through the JROTC program. It is designed to help students identify strengths and interests and provides information to the military. Textbooks are issued to students as scheduled each term from the bookroom. Students are responsible for textbooks, their care, and return of the books. Fines for damaged or lost books will be collected or are payable to the bookkeeper. Students must pay for any lost/stolen/damaged books before a new book is issued. Office phones are to be used by students for school business only. State regulations dictate that school buildings and grounds are tobacco-free areas. Thus, students, visitors and staff are prohibited to use tobacco products, smoke, chew/dip, or possess tobacco while at school, on school property, school bus/vehicle or at a school activity. Students will be subject to disciplinary action which will result in suspension. Students who transfer to Los Lunas Schools from a school with a traditional six-period or seven-period day will have their transcript evaluated by a counselor. The student will be placed after a consultation with an administrator, student and parent. Students entering LLHS after the midpoint in the term will receive a full credit if they pass the end-of-course exam. Please refer to the Los Lunas Schools transfer policy for further information on in-district transfers. Transcripts are requested through the school registrar in the Counseling office. Official transcripts are stamped and have the LLHS school seal and are mailed directly from school to school. A sealed transcript can be given to the student, guardian or parent. Unofficial transcripts are made available to students and parents. There is a 24-hour notice required for transcript requests. Transcripts are also provided for students in their CAP (Career Action Plan Program) portfolios. Truancy or ditching is any absence that does not fit into the prescribed district guidelines, or is not school-related. A student may not leave campus without appropriate parental authorization. Disciplinary action will be taken for truancy/ditching. Los Lunas School District does not permit a “school skip/ditch day” or a “senior skip/ditch day”. Students involved in such an act will be regarded as truant from the school and subject to disciplinary action. The District’s policies relating to truancy and compulsory school attendance is directly related to the New Mexico Statutes 1978, Chapter 22-12-2 which states any parent, guardian or person having custody and control of a person subject to the provisions of the Compulsory School Attendance Law (Chapter 22, Article 12 NMSA 1978) is responsible for the school attendance of that person. If you have questions about this policy, please refer to the Student Behavior Handbook or contact the administrator for the full text of this policy. Students must be enrolled in at least six courses during their senior year to be eligible for top-ten ranking and Valedictorian/Salutatorian consideration. Students may be enrolled in two, three, or four courses during the fall term of their senior year as long as they take enough courses during the spring to earn six credits for the year. All required courses are used in calculating GPA. The official ranking will be calculated at the end of the eighth term when all students, with the exception of foreign exchange students, are ranked. Valedictorian The highest academic honor will be awarded to the graduating senior(s) who meet(s) ALL of the following requirements:
SalutatorianThe second highest academic honor will be awarded to the graduating senior(s) who meet(s) ALL of the following requirements:
The deliberate or malicious destroying, damaging, and/or defacing school property or the property of another individual is consequential and penalized according to the “Los Lunas Schools Student Behavior Handbook”. Los Lunas High School/Career Academy High School welcomes parent/guardian visitation any time. However, for security reasons and optimum use of instructional opportunities, no other visitors will be permitted. Parents/guardians must report to the administrative office upon arriving. Classroom visitations require 24 hour notice. This policy is enacted to implement the requirements of the federal Gun Free Schools Act of 1994, 20 U.S.C., 8921 and N.M.S.A. 1978, 22-5-4-7, and it is the intention of the Board that it be interpreted broadly to conform to these provisions of law. The District’s policy relating to weapons on school property are set out in full in the L.L.S. Student Behavior Handbook. If you have questions about this policy, please refer to the Student Behavior Handbook or contact the administrator for the full text of this policy. Withdrawal from a Class/Incomplete GradeStudents are expected to maintain a full schedule throughout each term of attendance. Students who choose to drop a class must make this decision through a parent/teacher conference, facilitated by a counselor. Withdrawal from a course must also be considered with the Dean of Student’s approval. Occasionally, a student may receive an incomplete (I) grade because of illness or unforeseen circumstances. The work and final exam shall be made up within a two-week period and the student is responsible for informing the Principal and scheduling a time for make-up work. Failing to make-up this work or take the final exam will result in the (I) grade reverting to an F grade. Withdrawal from a Class/Incomplete GradeStudents are expected to maintain a full schedule throughout each term of attendance. Students who choose to drop a class must make this decision through a parent/teacher conference, facilitated by a counselor. Withdrawal from a course must also be considered with the Dean of Student’s approval. Occasionally, a student may receive an incomplete (I) grade because of illness or unforeseen circumstances. The work and final exam shall be made up within a two-week period and the student is responsible for informing the Principal and scheduling a time for make-up work. Failing to make-up this work or take the final exam will result in the (I) grade reverting to an F grade. Withdrawal/Transfer from School Students who withdraw from a school begin the process by picking up a withdrawal form in the Counseling office. Students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, pay all outstanding bills, return all books and equipment, and obtain signatures from all teachers and staff indicated on the withdrawal form. No transcripts/records will be forwarded to the receiving school if there are outstanding fines . |
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