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Half Moon Bay

High School

Student Handbook

2013 2014

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Half Moon Bay High School Student Handbook 2013-2014 2

BELL SCHEDULE 2013-2014

Regular Day (M, W, Th, F) Tuesday Schedule

0 period: 6:40-7:40 No zero period

1st period: 7:45-8:44 1st period: 8:50-9:382nd period: 8:49-9:47 Break: 9:38-9:48Break: 9:47-9:57 2nd period: 9:53-10:413rd period: 10:02-11:05 3rd period: 10:46-11:384th period: 11:10-12:08 Lunch: 11:38-12:18Lunch: 12:08-12:48 4th period: 12:23-1:105th period: 12:53-1:52 5th period: 1:15-2:036th period: 1:57-2:56 6th period: 2:08-2:56

Assembly Minimum Days

0 period: 6:40-7:40 9/10, 10/29, 1/14, 2/25, 3/18 & 4/15

1st period: 7:45-8:34 No zero period2nd period: 8:39-9:27 1st period: 8:50-9:24Brunch: 9:27-9:37 Brunch: 9:24-9:343rd period: 9:42-10:35 2nd period: 9:39-10:124th period: 10:40-11:28 3rd period: 10:17-10:55Assembly: 11:28-12:28 Lunch 10:55-11:35Lunch: 12:28-1:08 4th period: 11:40-12:13

5th period: 1:13-2:02 5th period: 12:18-12:526th period: 2:07-2:56 6th period: 12:57-1:30

Final Exams

December 18, 19, 20, 2013J une 10, 11, 12, 2014

0 period: 6:40-7:40

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EXAM: 7:45-9:45Break: 9:45-10:002nd EXAM: 10:05-12:05

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Student Handbook Table of Contents

Bell Schedule .................................................................2

Mission & Vision ...........................................................4

Expected School-wide Learning Results ....................4

ASB Presidents Letter .................................................5

Impor tant Dates .............................................................6

Staff Directory ...............................................................7

Distr ic t Calendar ...........................................................8

Communicat ion .............................................................9

Academics .....................................................................9

Activi ties ......................................................................11

Athletics .......................................................................12

At tendance ...................................................................17

Counseling ...................................................................19

Expectations ................................................................19

Emergency Plan ..........................................................32

Campus Map ................................................................34

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Half Moon Bay High SchoolLewis Foster Drive, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

650 712-7200 hmbhs.schoolloop.comPrincipal, Allison Silvestri

District Mission Statement

The mission of the Cabrillo Unified School District - an exemplary learning communitycommitted to valuing our district cultural identities - is to develop critical thinkers andsocially responsible citizens who actively participate in their individual learning anddevelopment and are fully prepared to embrace their next challenge. We accomplishthis by utilizing our unique natural resources and engaging the entire Coastsidecommunity and its partners in providing a rich and academically rigorous curriculum in asafe and nurturing environment.

Mission of Half Moon Bay High SchoolHalf Moon Bay High School is committed to maintaining an atmosphere in whichstudents develop the desire to learn by working in partnership with parents, staff, and

community. Our school provides a strong comprehensive education for all of ourstudents in order to prepare for and value citizenship, employment, and furthereducation. Through educational excellence we cultivate participation, enthusiasm, andsuccess, all of which prepare our students to function in a rapidly changing world.

Half Moon Bay High Schools Vision StatementOur vision is to provide a strong, comprehensive education for all of our students inorder to prepare for and value citizenship, employment, and further education.

Half Moon Bay High School Adminis tration GoalThis is our year for everyone to celebrate the culture of excellence by personally

discovering students engaged in learning.

Expected School-Wide Learning Results (ESLRs)

Academic Achievement

College and career readiness

Selfdirected learning

Standards-based focus

Citizenship

Personal responsibility

Respect for diversity Community service

Excellence in Communication

Listening, Speaking, Writing

Visual Technological

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ASB PRESIDENT'S LETTER

Welcome Cougars to the 2013-14 school year! Erica Sarabiaand myself, Soleil Spigelman, wouldlike to personally welcome you back from your 2013-2014 school year. We are your Associated Student Body(ASB) Presidents this year, and we know you are all excited to be back at school. This upcoming school year hasmany great things to look forwards to and make memories from. Whether you reconnect with old friends or makenew ones, join clubs or become apart of teams on campus, participate in homecoming competitions or try out forthe school musical, Half Moon Bay High School offers a variety of opportunities in which anyone can take part in.

Time flies by real quick so lets enjoy this year while we can because before you know it, summer will be hereagain.

To the freshmen: The transition from middle school to high school seems a bit intimidating, but this should beone of the most exciting years of your life. High school offers a newfound sense of independence, take chancesand try new things. Dont be nervous to challenge yourself and step out of your comfort zone. High school is funand we encourage you to attend as many school events as possible. Freshman year is one of the best years hereand we hope you enjoy it.

To the sophomores: Your freshman year has come to an end and you are one more year closer to being anupperclassman! Thankfully you have a second chance at the things you wanted to try but didnt. Its a great timeto take on extracurricular classes/ activities, take the PSAT, and think about your last three years in high school.So get out there before you lose the time for it. Challenge yourself a little this year and get out there and try newthings.

To the juniors: Congratulations! You are officially an upperclassman. Two years down, two more to go! Its junioryear and the time has come for some serious planning for the future! This year will be the most difficult one yet,but if you remember to stay on top of your school work, keep in contact with your counselor, and most importantly,ask questions it will all work out. Everything may seem to be crashing down all at once, but you just need to takeon everything one by one. Make the best out of this year because high school is coming to an end sooner thanyou think.

To the seniors: We made it, we are finally seniors, as exciting as that sounds it is also bittersweet, but alljourneys must come to an end. In the upcoming months we will be sending out applications for college anddiscovering where the next chapter of our lives will be spent. Seniors, if you havent already taken the SAT orACT now is your last chance to do so, continue your extracurricular activities and increase your involvement inthem, dont forget about community service. This is a new start for all of us and together we will overcome any

upcoming obstacles. The 2013-2014 school year will be our last homecoming, prom, and quick trips down the hillfor lunch, and although these last three years have flown by, this is our final year together, so lets make the bestof it and enjoy ourselves to the fullest.

Our school provides the students with wonderful clubs, sports, and events. However, none of these activitieswould be possible without the help from our parents and staff that is why we are grateful to these amazing peoplewho continue to make time spent at Half Moon Bay High School some of the best times of our lives. If you wish tocontribute to school events or have any questions, please feel free to contact either Erica [email protected] or myself, Soleil [email protected].

Soleil Spigelman & Erica SarabiaASB Presidents

Colors: Orange/Black/White Mascot: CougarAlma Mater:

To the land of setting sunshine,By the ocean blue,Raise our voice in praise forever,Hail, Half Moon to youever driving, Ever striving, Keep our motto Do or DieHail, all hail, our Alma Mater, Hail to Half Moon Bay High

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IMPORTANT DATES 2013-2014 (subject to change)Grading Periods: October 18, end of first quarter

December 20, end of first semesterMarch 21, end of third quarter

J une 12, end of second semesterOther Relevant Dates

August 16, 2013 Freshman Orientation (Freshman Picture day)August 19-20, 2013 10

th-12

thGrade Registration

August 26, 2013 First day of schoolAugust 28, 2013 Picture DaySeptember 2, 2013 Labor Day (No School)September 6, 2013 Welcome Back Assembly & DanceSeptember 10, 2013 ELAC Dinner (6pm MU)September 11, 2013 Back to School Night (6:00pm MU)September 25, 2013 Picture Day RetakesOctober 16, 2013 PSAT (8am MU, Library)October 17, 2013 Parent College Night (6:30p MU)October 18, 2013 Homecoming Assembly & Football GameOctober 30, 2013 8th Grade Orientation (6:00pm MU)November 19, 2013 ELAC (6pm MU)November 5-6, 2013 CAHSEE (11th / 12th)November 11, 2013 Veterans Day (No School)

November 28-29, 2013 Thanksgiving Recess (No School)November 30, 2013 CSU/UC Applications due onlineDecember 6, 2013 Local Scholarship Application DueDecember 11, 2013 PSAT Now What? (6:30pm Library)December 18-20, 2013 Finals (minimum days - see final exam days bell schedule)December 21-J anuary 6 Winter Recess (J an. 6 is Teacher Work Day, No School)

J anuary 14, 2014 ELAC (6pm Library)J anuary 20, 2014 Martin Luther King Day (no school)February 4-5, 2014 CAHSEE (10th / 12th)February 7, 2014 Talent Battle (TBA)February 17-21, 2014 Presidents Week (No School)March 2, 2014 Financial Aid Applications due online (FAFSA)March 4, 2014 ELAC 8

thGrade Parent Night (6p Library)

March 7, 2014 Spring AssemblyApril 1, 2014 ELAC (6p Library)April 11, 2014 Blacklight Dance (7:30p MU)April 21-25, 2014 Spring Recess (No School)April 10 May 21, 2014 STAR Testing WindowMay 5-16, 2014 AP TestingMay 13-14, 2014 CAHSEE (10th*, 11th, 12th) *only absent for Feb testMay 21, 2014 Class of the Year Celebration (TBA)May 22, 2014 Department Awards Night (6:30pm MU)May 26, 2014 Memorial Day (No School)May 29, 2014 Scholarship Awards Night (7pm MU)May 30, 2014 Yearbook AssemblyMay 31, 2014 Prom (TBA)

J une 3-6, 2014 Senior finals weekJ une 6, 2014 Last day of senior classesJ une 9, 2014 Senior Picnic (TBA)J une 10-12 2014 Finals 9th-11th (minimum days - see final exam days bell schedule)J une 12 , 2014 Graduation, Last day of school

Minimum Days: 9/10, 10/29, 1/14, 2/25, 3/18, 4/15

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STAFF DIRECTORYAl l staf f members can be contacted via email Last name first [email protected]

Example: [email protected]

*Teachers can be reached by phone outside regular school hours by dialing:(650) 712-7200 +extension

ADMINISTRATION

Principal Allison Silvestri 5050

Asst. Principal Jarrett Dooley 5030Curriculum/Instruction/Guidance/Technology(discipline grades 10,12)

Asst. Principal Albert Strong 5040Athletics/Activities/Facilities/Security(discipline grades 9,11)

School Secretary Janet Vrba 5060

Athletic Director Justin Ferdinand 5020

Activities Director Deanna RochaTower

4704

COUNSELING

Counselor (A-G) Kira Gangsei 5105Counselor (H-O) Amanda Robertson 5103

Counselor (P-Z) Sayuri Buritica 51074301(C-1)

SUPPORT STAFF

Attendance Shirley Maidt 5001

Registrar Alexa Menezes 5070

Treasurer Diane Paoli 5080

Workability Tom Owens 4712

Community Liaison Yadira Acosta 5010

Psychologist Heather Baldwin 5116

Speech Therapist Brianne Jones 5117

DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS Dept. Code

Agriculture: Javier Gutierrez AGArt: Larkin Evans ArtEnglish: Bryce Hadley /

Andrew BoysenE

Eng Lang Development: Crystal Rigley EL

Counseling: Kira Gangsei C

Library TBA Lib

Mathematics: Jennifer Walton MPhysical Education: Christina Yeakley PEScience: Barbara Lohman ScSocial Studies James Barnes SSpecial Education: Keith Holden SpEdWorld Language: Jill Lusear WL

TEACHERS (Alphabetical Order)

Last Name Dept Room Ext.

Agundes, R IA J-1 5113Anderson, B PE Boys Locker 4904

Barnes, J SS P-4 4804

Beaver, SpEd P-1/P-2 4801

Boysen, A E A-8 4108

Brown, A Sc K-3 4003

Burke, J M G-5 4709

Carey, J E D-7 4407

Centoni, J Sc K-5 4005

Clavijo, P Art K-13 4013

Davis, M Sc K-1 4001

Dubon, R WL C-7 4307

Evans, J Music F-4/F-5 5112Evans, L Art K-8/K-12 4012

Ferdinand, J SpEd G-3 4703

Games, P WL C-3 4303

Gutierrez, J Ag K-6 4006

Hadley, B E A-6 4106

Holden, K SpEd G-2a 4702

Hoskins, A SS A-2 4102

Jones, D M G-9 4709

Koehler, K E,EL C-2 4302

Lawrence, R M G-7 4707

Lohman, B Sc K-4 4004

Lunstroth, C E A-1 4103

Lusear, J WL C6/C8 4308

Lynes, R E D-8 4408

Moore, N SpEd G-1 4701

Neilson, A En A-9 4109

Olson, P SS K-11/K-10 4011

Poma, C WL C-4 4304

Punj, H M C-5 4305

Putnam, M SS A-4/5 4104

Rathbun, D SS A-3 4103

Rigley, C SS D-4/6 4404

Riordan, S Art/IA K-6/J-1 4014/5113

Rocha Tower, D M G-4 4704

Stagg, R Sc K-2 4002

Steach, S PE Girls Locker 4806

Treanor, A M G-11 4711

Walton, J M G-10 4001

Yeakley, C SS/PE P-3/G Locker 4803/4806

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COMMUNICATION

School Loop portalSchool Loop is an online student information management system. Students and parents can viewassignments, attendance, grades, and teacher contact information. Please sign up for a School Loopaccount by visiting http://hmbhs.schoolloop.com and use the Student ID number listed on studentschedule. Every student is provided an account through their Social Studies teacher.

Infinite Campus portalParents and students will be able to view student information and attendance. Infinite Campus can beaccessed at https://cacloud.infinitecampus.org/campusE/cabrillo.jsp. The link is also available on thedistrict and high school websites. Parents will create their own accounts after receiving a code and furtherinstructions during registration and schedule pick up. Parent Accounts will access all of their family'sCabrillo students in one account. A Student Account will have only his or her own information.

HMBHS Websitehttp://hmbhs.schoolloop.com

ACADEMICS

Concurrent EnrollmentA student may be concurrently enrolled in a community college course with administrative approval. Pre-approval is required in order to receive high school credit for a college course. The student must fill out anapplication, which is available in the counseling office.

Reduced SchedulesStudents with a shortened schedule are expected to leave campus immediately upon the ending of theirlast class.

Credit RecoverySome students may be enrolled in Aventa online courses, zero period. In the event a student is enrolledin Aventa credit recovery, it will extend the regular school day until the course is passed and/or dropped.

Independent Study PE10

th, 11

th, and 12

thGraders who wish to take additional academic courses may take Independent Study

PE in lieu of Core P.E. There are two avenues for this:

Type A Students are involved in a certified program with a licensed coach, can verify no less thanthree full years of competition, receives no less than 400 minutes of instruction for every 10 schooldays, and belongs to a nationally recognized organization. OR

Type B Participate in three full seasons of recognized high school athletics. Students who do notmake the team, quit, or are otherwise removed from the team receive no credit for PE for that year

and will be required to enroll in Core PE the following year.

All ISPEstudents must have an established background and regularly compete in the physical activity forwhich they are requesting independent study (minimum of three years) and meet the followingprerequisites:

Grade of B or higher in P.E. Core 1-2 (Grade 9 P.E.)

Score of82 or higher in Final Physical Fitness Test (Grade 9 P.E.)

Physical Education Department Head signature required

Completed application packet and meets criteria for ISPE Administrative Regulation No. 6158.1o Application must be completed and submitted with your course request form

Administrative approval required

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48432.5 Involuntary TransferA student can be involuntarily transferred to an alternative education program if the administration findsthat a pupil (a) committed an act enumerated in Section 48900, or (b) has been habitually truant orirregular in attendance from instruction upon which he or she is lawfully required to attend. An involuntarytransfer is only imposed when other means fail to bring about pupil improvement. The student shall havethe right to return to the regular high school at the beginning of the school year.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Graduation RequirementsThe California Education Code and the Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Education requireinstruction in specific curriculum in all California public high schools. The Cabrillo Unified School DistrictGoverning Board has adopted additional requirements for graduation from high school.

Minimum Semester Units

English 40 unitsMathematics 30 units (all must successfully complete Algebra 1)Social Studies 40 units

State Req./Tech/World Studies

World HistoryUS HistoryAm. Government/ Economics

Science 20 units (10 units each from a Life Science and a Physical Science)Physical Education 20 unitsFine Arts/Foreign Language 10 unitsElectives 70 units

FinalsAll students must be present to take their final exams during the assigned period and day that the exam isbeing offered. Please review the final exam schedule closely with your student; makeup exams will NOTbe offered.

Competency RequirementsState law, enacted in 1999, authorized the development of the California High School Exit Examination(CAHSEE), which students would have to pass in order to earn a high school diploma.

All California public school students must satisfy the CAHSEE requirement in order to receive a highschool diploma. The CAHSEE requirement can be satisfied by passing the exam or, for students withdisabilities, receiving a local waiver pursuant to Education Code Section 60851(c), or receiving anexemption pursuant to Education Code Section 60852.3.

The purpose of the CAHSEE is to improve student achievement in high school and help ensure thatstudents who graduate from high school can demonstrate grade-level competency in reading, writing, andmathematics.

The State Superintendent of Public Instruction will designate testing dates for the CAHSEE each year.Students will have many opportunities to retake the part of the exam previously not passed. We will

continue to keep parents and student informed as more is known about this important examination.Additional information about the CAHSEE is posted on the California Department of Education web site athttp://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs.

Community ServiceAll HMBHS students are encouraged to participate in 35 hours of community service. Appropriate formsand documentation may be obtained online athmbhs.schoolloop.com/community-service-information

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LockersLockers are to be used at students own risk. *It is advised to leave all valuables, such as electronicsnot necessary for classroom instruction, at home. The school or district is not responsible for loss, theft,

or damage of property.

The locker may be opened by the school or district at any time deemed necessary by theadministration.

Students will be assigned the same locker for the duration of their enrollment at Half Moon BayHigh School.

The locker and combination are to be used for the assigned student only and is not to be sharedwith other students or friends.

A fee may be assessed for any student losing a combination, necessitating a change of locker orlocker combination and for locker jams.

Lockers must be cleaned out by the last day of school or when the student checks out. Any itemsleft in the locker after the last day of school will be considered unwanted and disposed of.

Locker problems should be reported to ASB office.

Computer Use AgreementHigh standards of moral and ethical conduct with regards to computer usage are expected. Eachstudent receives a computer use agreement and is expected to abide by its tenants. Any studentnot in compliance with the agreement is subject to disciplinary action and/or will be dropped fromthe involved class.

ACTIVITIESAssociated Student Body CardsEach student enrolled in school is a regular member of the Associated Student Body. Purchase of anASB sticker makes the student an active and participating member and provides the funds necessary to

maintain student activities. The ASB sticker will be attached to the student identification card, which willthen function as an ASB card. The ASB card gives holders a reduced admission to home and awayathletic contests, dances, and musical productions. The ID card should be carried with the student at alltimes for identification purposes.

ClubsAr t Club: Advisor: Ms. Evans, K-8ASB: Advisor: Ms. Rocha Tower, G-4Band Club: Advisor: Mr. Evans, F-4Big Sister/LittleSister: Advisor: Ms. Clavijo, K-13Cheerleading: Advisors: Ms. WhiteCreative Writing Club: Advisor: Ms. Lunstroth, A-3CSF: Advisor: Ms. Walton, G-10

Cross Country Club: Advisor: Mr. FarnsworthFFA: Advisor: Mr. Gutierrez, K-6Girls Basketball Club: Advisor: Mr. VelosoGirls Softball: Advisor; Ms. Rocha, G-4Girls Volleyball: Advisor: Ms. Morasci

Ghost Club: Advisor: Ms. Moore, G-2AGolf Club: Advisor: Mr. DenaultGymnastics Club: Advisor: Ms. Evans, K-12Intramural Club: Advisor: Mr. Riordan, K-14JSA Chapter (JSA.): Advisor: Mr. Dubon, C-5Model UN: Advisor: Mr. Hoskins, A-2Prom Club: Advisor: Mr. J ones, G-9

Puente Club: Advisors: Ms. Gangsei, Office &Ms. Lusear, C4/6Ski Club: Advisor: Mr. Lawrence, G-7Surf Club: Advisor: Mr. Ferdinand, G-3Wrestling Club: Advisor: Mr. Baker

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DancesAdvanced tickets will be sold by students prior to the day of the dance. With the exception of prom, tickets arealso sold at the door the night of the dance. All students are subject to both breathalyzer and searches,including bags, jackets, pockets, and purses.

Rules Students who are absent (excused or unexcused) the day of the dance or who have outstanding

obligations (detentions, book fines, etc.) will not be allowed in the dance. Doors close one hour after the start time or 30 minutes after the football game for Homecoming. No

further admittance will be allowed after this time.

No food or drinks can be taken into the dance.

Students who do not hold tickets to the dance will not be allowed on campus during the time of thedance.

No one is allowed in the parking lot or quad during the dance.

No exiting and re-entering the dance is permitted without a teacher/administrator/parent escort.

All school rules are in effect throughout the duration of the dance.

Violation of any school rules during the time of the dance will result in disciplinary action.

Students attending other school dances as a guest will be expected to follow all HMBHS school rulesand expectations; violations will result in disciplinary action.

Guests Students who would like to bring a guest must have a Guest Pass approved by an administrator.

Approval of a guest is based on both student and guest discipline/behavior history. Guests that havepreviously been suspended for drugs, alcohol, or violent offenses will not be approved. Guests may alsobe denied for other behavioral infractions deemed inappropriate by administration.

Prom is a special event held at an off-site location; therefore stricter guidelines for approving guestpasses will be followed.

The guest must be admitted with the Half Moon Bay High School student and must present pictureidentification and a copy of the guest pass.

All school rules apply to the guest; violations will result in disciplinary action.

Guests must be currently enrolled in an educational program and not exceed 20 years of age.

Assemblies - At no time will backpacks or purses be allowed in assemblies. Students are expected to leave

these in their 4th period class or other securable location.

ATHLETICSSports(OC =Off campus coach, contact the athletic director, Mr. Ferdinand, x5020)FALL SPORTS(First practice generally 2ndweek Aug)

WINTER SPORTS(First practice generally Nov 1)

SPRING SPORTS(First practice generally Jan 28)

Football Keith Holden x4702 B Basketball Rich Forslund (OC) Baseball Steve Terraszas (OC)

Volleyball Susie Morasci (OC) G Basketball Antonio Veloso (OC) Boys Golf Eric Denault (OC)

Cross Country Paul Farnsworth (OC) B Soccer Jeff Turgeon (OC) Softball Deanna Rocha Tower x4302

Cheer Kate White (OC) G Soccer Kathryn Moore (OC) Swimming Jim Stretch (OC)Girls Tennis Carol Donahue (OC) Wrestling Tom Baker (OC) Track & Field Paul Farnsworth (OC)

Water Polo (B) Justin Ferdinand x5020 Dance Kate White (OC) Gymnastics Jennifer Cozzolino (OC)

Water Polo (G) Mia Cummings (OC) Boys Tennis Carol Donahue (OC)

For information on sports and specific start dates, contact the head coach or athletic director.hmbhs.schoolloop.com/athletics

Cougar Code of Conduct

Half Moon Bay High School Athletics aspires to be an outstanding educational-athletic organization that provides a highquality experience to every student-athleteand a safe, welcoming environment for all. A high quality experience is one inwhich every student-athlete:

Is coached using the principles of positive coaching and pursuing victory with honor. Feels like an important part of the team regardless of performance.

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Understands that being a Cougar Athlete is both a privilege and a responsibility. Learns life lessons that have value beyond the playing field. Learns the skills, tactics and strategies of the game and improves as a player.

We are committed to creating a positive culture in which coaches, parents, teachers/staff, fans, officials and athletes worktogether to achieve our mission.As a member of Half Moon Bay High School Athletics you represent more than just yourself. Your actions on and off thefield can reflect both positively and negatively upon many people. As a Cougar Athlete you represent:

1. Yourself2. Your family

3. Your coaches4. Your School5. Your community6. All the Cougar players who came before you.

Being a Cougar Athlete is both a privilege and a responsibility.

TO ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS & STUDENTS OF HALF MOON BAY HIGH SCHOOL:It is our goal to provide a rewarding educational experience for your student. The Cabrillo Unified School District and HALFMOON BAY High School offer voluntary participation in a wide range of interscholastic athletic teams. Participation is aprivilege, not a right; therefore we strongly adhere to requirements of academic eligibility and citizenship/behavior. Ourcoaches are supported in their professional freedom to make coaching choices and decisions that are sport specific. Westrive to teach our student-athletes the concepts of team goals and school pride as opposed to individual honorsand recognition. We also recognize your love and concern for your child. If there is a conflict in these objectives, we arehere to resolve them. .

1. EligibilityStudents wishing to participate on an interscholastic team must meet the following eligibility criteria. These rules are theresult of the combined effort of five different groups; CIF, CIF-CCS, PAL, CUSD/HMBHS and the NFHS (NationalFederation of High Schools).

1) A minimum of a 2.0 GPA maintained during the previous grading period (2nd semester, year prior for Fall season,1st quarter for Winter season, and 2nd semester for Spring season). Subsequent grading periods during aseason will also be utilized to determine ongoing eligibility. Each grading period has posting date which thosegrades become effective on. After that date, NO changes/ additions can be made to rosters, except for teachererror. Exception: 1

stquarter freshmen are eligible until end of 1

stquarter. In the event of an incomplete grade

mark: the student-athlete is ineligible to participate in any competitions until a letter grade is given, and a 2.0 GPAis determined by the A.D. and/or administration.

2) Must be carrying 20 units per semester.3) Must meet residential eligibility requirements. (more info: www.cifccs.org, under Eligibility)

Simple rule: When a student transfers schools (changes from School A to School B) regardless of

the reason for the change, the new school (School B) must take steps to ensure the athletic eligibility ofthe student. Contact Athletic Director.4) Doctors Physical (part of the athletic clearance packet), signed by M.D. (not Chiropractor)5) Emergency Card (part of the athletic clearance packet)6) Athletic Donation: $150 (check made out to HMBHS Athletics)7) Signed Code of Conduct (signature required on Emergency Card)

2. Academic ProbationIf an athlete was academically ineligible at the beginning of the season due to grades from the previous grading period andbecomes eligible at the next grading period, that athlete may be added to the team roster, at the discretion of the coach,but only under the following conditions:

1) The athletes GPA at the previous grading period making him/her ineligible is 1.7 or higher; and2) Individual coaches may choose to impose additional conditions to reinstatement; and3) The athlete can only be reinstated mid-season, in accordance with the above conditions, once during their

HMBHS athletic career.

Example of academic eligibility reinstatement: a winter sport athlete is determined to be ineligible due to a 1st quarter GPAof 1.85, but becomes academically eligible based a 1st semester GPA of 2.45. Any student who desires to have academiceligibility reinstated must formally make this request to his/her coach in a meeting with the Athletic Director. Students canparticipate in team activities which include practices and team meetings at the coaches discretion, but cannot participate ininterscholastic contests until being reinstated by the Athletic Director.

3. SportsmanshipBeing a good sportsman means showing respect to other competitors and everyone involved in the sport. A good playerdoes not let his/her emotions take over, NO MATTER the circumstances.

Sportsmanship defined by CCS Policy: A person who can take a loss or defeat without complaint or victory withoutgloating, and who treats his/her opponents with fairness, courtesy and respect.

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We do not speak inappropriately to other teams players, coaches and/or officials: Officials do not lose a game for aparticipant or a team. Profanity and vulgarity are unacceptable. Any form of racial slur or insult will be met with harshconsequences. Let our playing make the statement. We will remain composed at all times. Winning is not our primarygoal. Each player will be dedicated and give 100% effort in practice and in competitions. If you can accomplish this,wins will follow. According to Cabrillo Board Policy: student-athletes, coaches, parents/guardians, spectators andothers are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and fair play during all athletic competitions.They shall also abide by the core principles of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, good citizenship and theCodes of Conduct, as adopted by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) in its publication Pursuing Victory withHonor. Winning should not be achieved at the cost of integrity.

4. Student Participation Conduct PenaltyStudent participation in athletic contests is an honor. Student-athletes are expected to conduct themselves in an exemplarymanner at all times. During participation in all CIF competition, a student who is ejected or disqualified from that contest willbe ineligible for at least the teams next contest.Any player whose conduct meri ts ejection from a match by an officialforfighting or assaultive behavior shall be disqualified from participating in the remainder of the match and will beineligible for the teams next match. After the suspension from play, the student may only return after certificationby the school principal that the student(s) has completed a conference with a school administrator. In addition,any student who physically assaults an official shall be banned from interscholastic athletics for the remainder of thestudents interscholastic eligibility. Athletes who compete for their school in CIF contests while ineligible due to violations ofCIF or CIF-CCS rules will cause the following mandatory penalty:Team sportsForfeiture of contest (s) plus any profit share of playoff profit to school. Individual sportsForfeiture of pointsand awards earned by the ineligible athletes (s).

5. Tryouts/ Playing time

There are no guarantees for athletes to be included on a team regardless of his/her participation in the previous year.Every player is expected to try out every season. There is also no guarantee of playing time at the F/S, junior varsity, orvarsity levels. (See Ryan Act: Athletic participation is a privilege, not a right .)

6. Adding athletes to rosterCoaches may not add athletes to their roster after the roster deadline which will be prior to first league contest. They alsocannot be added after the grading period deadlines. This includes any athlete who, at the beginning of the season wasineligible due to grades and becomes academically eligible after the grade reporting period.

Overlapping Sports- In the event a team is still competing when another season begins, coaches are required to leave theirrosters open for possible players that are unable to tryout because their previous season is not complete. For example, if afootball player wishes to play basketball and basketball tryouts are during the football season, the basketball coach mustgive the football player an opportunity to try out for the basketball team after the completion of the football season.

7. Be AccountableDo not come to Coaches with excuses. You are old enough to take responsibility for your actions. If youre having anykind of problem we can work to fix it together. We do not point fingers and pass blame; that has no place on our TEAM.

8. Attendance: (Team and School)You are expected to be on time and attend all practices and team functions. Organize your priorities. (1-Family 2- School3- Athletics) There is no reason to fall behind in school. A 2.0 GPA is a very reasonable requirement. If you cannot stayorganized and on task, something will have to go, and it will be athletics. Also, missed practices during any week, excusedor unexcused, may prevent you from participating in that weeks contests.

Any Student-Athlete missing any portion of the school day (unexcused, i.e. cutting class) will be ineligiblefor competition that day. If it doesn't get recognized that day, they will be ineligible for their next competition.

Any player who would normally be eligible for participation on the day of a contest is required to attend fourperiods regardless of class schedule. Medical appointments are not considered excused absences for thispurpose unless prior approval (three days) has been granted by A.D.

Participation in Physical Education Classes- Any student enrolled in PE cannot participate in competitions

and/or practices if they fail to participate in their PE class any given day. (No dress cuts, unexcusedabsences or medical excuses). All students are expected to run and participate completely, regardless if theyhave a competition that day. - HMB Athletic Policy

9. Behavior and AcademicsYour behavior on and off campus can and will affect your status on this team. Be smart. Think before you act and speak.Your conduct is as important as your athletic skills. This includes the classroom. Be on time, NEVER cut, participate in theclass and show your teachers that you care about your academic success just as much as your athletic success.Academics are the number one priority for high school student-athletes. During the season, students should plan to doprojects, homework, and studying outside of practice. Key lessons learned through participating in high school athletics areplanning, prioritizing, and understanding ones time limitations. If there is an unavoidable conflict involving athletics andacademics, academics always take priority . Consequences for missing practices, tournaments, or games may still result.Many times travel to an athletic competition means missing class. Students need to recognize demands that athletics canplace on academic attendance and make appropriate choices. A student-athletes off season behavior and attendance can

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affect his/her status on their team. You are expected to be respectful, hard working, punctual, and participate whether youare in season or not. The HMBHS Code of Conduct applies to student-athletes year round.

NOTE:Any student-athlete that violates the HMBHS Academic Integrity policy is subject to further discipline, in accordancewith the policy. The policy resides in the HMBHS Student Handbook and is viewable online or in the office. Furtherdiscipline is dependent upon the severity of the incident, will follow the progressive policy, and may include but not limitedto; removal of Captain status, single or multiple game suspension(s), removal from team, etc. Further discipline will belevied by administration; coaching staff may or may not be consulted.

10. Drugs/ AlcoholBy CIF and the HMBHS signed Code of Conduct, students are prohibited from using any form of alcohol, tobacco, illegaldrugs, steroids, and performance enhancing drugs while attending a school activity or event. These have no place in anathlete's life. Student-Athletes will be held to zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol. Anytime during the school year, astudent suspended for drugs or alcohol (i.e.: drunk at school, a football game, prom, etc. =violation of HMBHS studentpolicy code #48900)

1. Three consecutive season suspension (including the current season, regardless of whether or not thestudent is currently participating in athletics). Effective date for a season is the first legal CCS practice datethrough the last game including playoffs.

OR2. For a first time offense and with pre-approval by administration, students can earn back their eligibility for

their 2nd

and/or 3rd seasons by completing 8 hours of family/drug alcohol counseling (at your own expense)and 8 hours of Saturday campus beautification. Students are eligible once the administration has acceptabledocumented completion. This alternative to the three consecutive season suspension may be used ONCEduring a students entire HMBHS athletic career.

A student that receives a second applicable offense is not eligible for the alternative to suspension (#2above) and theireffective date for participation in athletics is the date of the second offense and they will be ineligible for athletics for oneyear from that date.

Athletes can appeal this decision by writing a Letter of Appeal to the Athletic Director. The AD will collaborate with schooladministration and necessary coaching staff, and if appropriate, an informal appeal meeting will take place involvingparent(s), athlete, administration and coaching staff. All decisions from the appeal meeting are final.

11. Quitting the team/ Removal from teamAny player who quits a team after the first scheduled contest will not be able to compete in any other sport that season, norwill he/she be able to participate in any sport in any capacity the following season until the current season is over. Forexample, if a volleyball player quits after the first game of the volleyball season, she cannot then choose to run crosscountry, nor may she participate in basketball until the conclusion of the volleyball season. Any player that is removed froma team will be treated as if he quit after the first contest regardless of when the player was removed. Any athlete who loseshis/her eligibility because of grades forfeits all right to letters and awards that he/she may have otherwise been entitled toreceive for that sport. On occasion, an in-season athlete may find it necessary to drop out of a sport. If this is the case, thefollowing procedure is suggested.

1) Talk with your coach.2) Report the situation to the Athletic Director.3) Return all equipment and uniforms issued to you.

Athletes who quit their teams or are removed from the team by the coach at any time during the season will forfeit anyawards they would have received.

12. Competition on an Outside Team and Club ParticipationA student on a high school team becomes ineligible if the student practices or competes in a contest on an outside teamin the same sport, during the students high school season of sport. This includes club teams. Participation in our highschool team athletics takes precedence over all other outside athletic activities. If conflict occurs, the high school event willcome first.

13. Locker Room ProceduresThis is your locker room; take care of it and keep it clean! No cleats should ever be worn in the locker room. There shouldbe NO horseplay. Students may not be in the locker room without a certified coach supervising. Any theft or vandalizingwill be prosecuted to the full extent.

14. Equipment (Care and Maintenance)Athletes are financially responsible for uniforms and equipment issued to them and must pay for items not turned in at theend of the season. Athletes failing to return school-issued equipment will not be permitted to receive equipment, awards, orparticipate in another sport until all equipment debts are satisfied. All equipment is to be turned in to the person whocollects equipment no later than seven (7) school days after the end of the season.

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15. HazingHazing in any form, including initiation which is degrading, is strictly forbidden by California State Law. No student shallconspire to engage in hazing, participate in hazing or commit any act that causes or is likely to cause bodily danger,physical harm, or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to any fellow student or otherperson. Persons violating this policy shall be subject to District discipline, misdemeanor penalties and forfeiture orentitlements.

16. Injuries/SicknessAll Injuries and health issues need to be reported to a coach as promptly as possible. Coaches cannot determine how

YOU feel. If you tell a coach you are hurt/ injured, they will remove you from play. If you hand your coach a doctors notestating you can no longer participate due to injury, then the doctor must also clear you to return to activity with a note.

17. Athletic Awards & LettersLetter awards are earned by participating on a varsity squad. In order for a player to letter, minimum standards andrequirements must be met. Because of the differences in many sports, each coach will set his/her own awardrequirements. Athletes who quit their teams or are removed from the team by the coach at any time during the season willforfeit any awards they would have received. Varsity H (larger H) =awarded to all players on the Varsity roster at the endof the season in good standing. Varsity Star=awarded to a 1

stTeam PAL Varsity Player. Cougar Head =Awarded to a

player on their fifth Varsity Star.

18. Parents/ GuardiansThank you for supporting your sons/ daughters commitment to their team. It is our hope that we can all work together andavoid any undermining of one another; and focus rather on positive experiences for our athletes.Here at Half Moon Bay High School we We Honor the Game . We cheer and support our Cougars; win or lose! We do

NOT boo or disrespect our opponents, their fans or the officials. Cougar fans know that winning should not be achievedat the cost of integrity. (See #2 Sportsmanship Section)Parent Responsibilities

> Understand that academics are #1 priority.> Attend seasonal sport night to learn about your students team and meet the coaches.> Help your student-athlete to understand that the team comes before the individual.> All sporting events are to be alcohol and substance free.> Schedule appointments, vacations, and college visits outside of school, tournaments, practice, or game time.> Encourage your student-athlete to know and understand game rules as well as team rules.> Help your student-athlete to come prepared to do his/her best by encouraging them to be physically and mentally

prepared. This includes proper nutrition, sleep, and care of injuries.> Encourage your student-athlete to communicate appropriately and respectfully with the coach.> Pay admission fees when appropriate.> Any events hosted by parents where students are present need to be alcohol and substance free.> Be willing to volunteer time and resources if called upon by the team to assist in fundraising opportunities.

19. Communication that coaches can expect from parents: Non-confrontational situations. Appropriate concerns can be expressed directly to the coaches outside of practice, games, or the playing field. Specific questions about philosophy or expectations of their child. Notification of any absences prior to practices or games. A phone call to set up an appointment to discuss a concern.

Appropriate to discuss: Treatment of your child (mentally or physically). Ways to help your child improve. Concerns about your childs behavior/academic problems.

Inappropriate to discuss: Playing time.

Coaching. Team strategy. Play calling or substitutions. Another athlete.

Steps for resolution:1. First contact the coach to set up a meeting.2. Schedule appointment with the Athletic Director.3. Schedule appointment with the Assistant Principal in charge of athletics.

SpectatorsThe Cabrillo Unified School district is fully committed to promoting a safe learning environment and, to the extent possible,eliminating the possession and use of weapons, illegal drugs, and other controlled substances by students on schoolpremises and at school activities. As necessary to protect the health and welfare of students and staff, school officials may

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search students, their property, and/or district property under their control and may seize illegal, unsafe, or otherwiseprohibited items.

All backpacks, purses, containers, or any such object which may be used to transport items will be searched upon entryinto all events. Unauthorized items include, but are not limited to:

Open containers (including non-alcoholic beverages) Drugs and alcohol Drug paraphernalia

Students are also expected to remain at the event throughout its duration. Should a student choose to leave, they will notbe allowed to re-enter the event.

In addition, the highest standard of courtesy and respect will be maintained by all participants of Half Moon Bay HighSchool extra-curricular activities, including those participants both on and off the field at sporting events. This includes, butis not limited to, showing care and concern for the safety of self and others, using non-judgmental language that does notoffend or demean anyone, and abiding by the law. Furthermore, Board Policy specifically states that all participants willdemonstrate good sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and fair play in all aspects of competition. In the event a participantsbehavior is not in accordance with the afore-mentioned expectations, violations will be met with progressive disciplinaryaction. Responses may include, but are not limited to: verbal reminders, suspension from one or more events, suspensionfrom school, or prosecution by law enforcement. As long as participants abide by core principles of trustworthiness,respect, responsibility, fairness, good citizenship, and the Codes of Conduct, Half Moon Bay High School can continue topursue Victory with Honor. In order to clarify Half Moon Bay High Schools response to specific infractions with respect toextra-curricular activities, the following actions will result in an automatic removal from the current activity, a five daysuspension from school, and loss of privileges at further extra-curricular events during the school year:

Any action that purposely interferes with or delays performances or competition (including, but not limited to,streaking, directing speech/actions to an official, etc.),

Hate speech, or Throwing objects at or near others.

In addition to the above consequences, individual actions may result in further sanctions against specific programs,including forfeiture of sporting events or cancelling of sport seasons.

ATTENDANCE

Parental and Student ResponsibilityTo receive the greatest benefit of the educational program afforded by Half Moon Bay High School, studentsneed to regularly attend all classes. According to California Education Code, parents are responsible for the

punctual and regular attendance of their children. The student, however, is the greatest benefactor of regularattendance and should realize its importance in successful performance of his or her educational program(Education Code 48200).

Types of AbsencesExcused - Absences due to illness, quarantine, or for medical, dental, or optometrical services, or funeral ofmembers of the immediate family are excused. Make-up for credit is permitted.

Warranted - Absences, which cannot be avoided by the student, including emergency, verified parent needs,court proceedings, and religious holidays and/or instruction are warranted. Arrangements should be made inadvance and make-up work shall be permitted.

Unexcused - Students who are absent or skip a class without prior permission, miss school for a reason not

listed above, or whose absence is not cleared within twenty-four hours shall be unexcused. Any vacation or triptaken during the school year shall be unexcused.

Consequences for unexcused absences (per semester per class) are as follows:

1. One, two and three unexcused absences Parents shall be notified via phone call for each absence.Student will receive detentions.

2. Four to eight unexcused absences Counselor or assistant principal shall talk with students to informthem that they will be dropped from the class after the tenth unexcused absence. Interventions by thehigh school staff may include but are not limited to counseling, progressive discipline, parent conference,or parent contact.

3. Ten unexcused period absences or full day cuts verified by the teacher, the assistant principal shall dropthe student from the class/classes. In rare cases of serious extenuating circumstances, the teacher and

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administrator may recommend to override the mandatory drop. The transcript may indicate no markbecause of attendance (NA). Parent/guardian will be notified by letter and informed of their due processrights. An IEP or Student Study Team shall be convened for a student with an IEP or 504Accommodation Plan prior to change of program. **Individual Departments may have attendancerequirements, which may impact a students grade (distributed at the beginning of the school year).

TruancyEducation Code Section 48260 Any pupil subject to compulsory full-time education or to compulsory

continuation education who is absent from school without valid excuse three full days in one school year or tardyor absent for more than any 30-minute period during the school day without a valid excuse on three occasions inone school year, or any combination thereof, is a truant and shall be reported to the attendance supervisor or tothe superintendent of the school district.Upon a pupil's initial classification as a truant, the school district shall notify the pupil's parent or guardian, by first-class mail or other reasonable means, of the following (Education Code Section 48260.5): (1) that the pupil istruant, (2) that the parent or guardian is obligated to compel the attendance of the pupil at school, (3) that parentsor guardians who fail to meet this obligation may be guilty of an infraction and subject to prosecution pursuant toArticle 6 (commencing with Section 48290) of Chapter 2 of Part 27, (4) that alternative educational programs areavailable in the district, (5) that the parent or guardian has the right to meet with appropriate school personnel todiscuss solutions to the pupil's truancy, (6) that the pupil may be subject to prosecution under Section 48264, (7)that the pupil may be subject to suspension, restriction, or delay of the pupil's driving privilege pursuant to Section13202.7 of the Vehicle Code, and (8) that it is recommended that the parent or guardian accompany the pupil to

school and attend classes with the pupil for one day.

Continuously truant students will be sent to the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) to consider a properplan for attendance. In addition, the San Mateo County Sherriff may conduct welfare checks.

Notifications of AbsencesParents should notify the school the morning of the absence by calling the attendance office at 712-7200 ext.5001. When a student is to be absent for any reason, this number can be reached twenty-four hours a day. Ifyou do not reach the attendance clerk, leave a voice mail. We monitor voice mail messages regularly. If,because of some emergency, parents are unable to call the school, they must send a note on the day thestudent returns with the following information:

Students full name Specific reason for absence

Date missed

Signature of parent or guardian and contact phone number (signature should be the same signature asthe one on the emergency card

Due to state regulations and audits, notes not containing the specific reason for the absence cannot beaccepted and excused or warranted. The absence is then counted as unexcused. If parents fail to contact theschool within twenty-four hours of any given absence, the attendance records will show that absence asunexcused. Disciplinary action will be taken for unexcused absences, forged signatures and/or altered notes.** A doctor's note may be required if a student is absent from school for 3 or more consecutive days.

Leaving During the School DayIf a student needs to leave campus during school hours, for reasons such as doctor/dentist appointments, the

student should bring a note to the attendance office in the morning or have their parent/guardian call in advanceof the appointment. Students will be issued an orange off-campus pass without disrupting classes. Studentsare expected to show this pass in order to leave campus.

If a student needs to leave due to illness, parent/guardian permission must be given, in person or by phone,prior to the student leaving campus. Students who leave campus without checking out will be marked asabsent and be subject to disciplinary action, regardless of reason for absence. The only time students areallowed to leave without excuse is during the lunch period. Students should be prepared to show currentStudent ID upon leaving from and returning to campus.

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Consequences regarding participation in Graduation & Senior Activiti es:A senior student must have a school attendance record of 85 percent (revised, pending Board approval) actualattendance of the periods in which a pupil is enrolled for the current school year. Both excused andunexcused absences will be counted. Absences due to school-sponsored trips and/or school activities are notcounted as absences toward the 85% attendance requirement. Excessive tardies may impact this percentage.Failure to complete this requirement will result in the loss of Senior privileges (including, but not limited to,Prom, Senior Picnic, Class of the Year Celebration, Senior Breakfast, and Graduation).

Extended AbsencesStudents temporarily disabled by accident or by illness may receive individual home/hospital instruction when astudent is expected to be out of school for two (2) weeks or longer. The student will be placed on IndependentStudy until the home/hospital instruction is in place. Independent Study programs may also be initiated toaccommodate students with special circumstances.

School Activit ies and AbsencesStudents may not participate in a school activity if they have not attended four full classes on the day of theactivity. This includes sports, musical presentations, or other school events occurring both on and off campus.

Eighteen Year-Old Students

All students are subject to the schools attendance policies regardless of age. If attendance or disciplineissues become a problem for any eighteen year-old student, he or she may be dropped. Eighteen year-oldswill not be allowed to sign in or sign out for themselves if they are living with their parents. If any eighteenyear-old student is living at home, the school will remain in contact with the parent until the student hasgraduated.

Car ProblemsCar or traffic problems cannot be excused.

COUNSELINGSchool counselors are available for counseling regarding academic success, career searches, collegeapplications and testing, and personal problems.

Student Placement Team: a group of counselors, administrators, teachers, and the school psychologistthat reviews a students academic performance and makes suggestions to help the students specificconcerns.

We look forward to working with you this year! Our counselors have an open-door policy and emphasizecomprehensive counseling services. This means that any student may meet with his or her counselorregardless of the nature of the concern or question including but not limited to academic, social, andemotional issues. Students may request an appointment by stopping by the office, completing anappointment request slip outside of the counselors office, or sending an email. Counselors make everyattempt to meet with students within 1-3 days of a request or as soon as possible if the student indicatesthat he or she is in crisis. Parents and guardians are highly encouraged to contact the counselor withconcerns and questions and/or to make an appointment by phone or email.

Students are assigned to a counselor by last name as follows:

A-G Ms. Kira Gangsei [email protected] (650) 712-7200 x5105H-O Ms. Amanda Robertson [email protected] (650) 712-7200 x5103P-Z Ms. Sayuri Buritica [email protected] (650) 712-7200 x5107

In addition to individual support, the Counseling Department at Half Moon Bay High School hasdeveloped and continues to improve the PLP or Personal Learning Plan Program to ensure that allstudents receive academically focused counseling services specific to their needs at each grade level.Below is a brief overview of PLPs by grade level for the 2013-14 school year (dates subject to change).

We encourage you to visit our website at hmbhs.schoolloop.com/counseling for much more informationon upcoming events, counseling news, forms and applications, and planning for your future!

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Counseling DepartmentsPersonal Learning Plan Program

Grade/Date(s) Day(s)/Time(s) Locat ion Facili tator (s) Goal

FRESHMAN PLP

Augus t 16 Friday (9-12pm) MU/Gym/PLP Rooms School Community/Counselors

Freshman Orientation Meet theCounselors

September 4 Wednesday Mini

Sessions thru Day

Visits to Classrooms (Fr.

Studies Classes)

Counselors Intro To Counseling Dept/CS/Numbers

GameNovember 6 Wednesday All Day PLP Rooms/Labs Counselors Steps to Success + Naviance

introduction (Do what you are survey)

January 22 Wednesday All Day PLP Rooms Counselors Sophomore year Course Registration

Mondays (Feb 3 May)

Mondays All Day Counseling Offices Counselors Family Appts. 4-year plan/Naviance

SOPHOMORE PLP

October 2 Wednesday MiniSessions thru Day

Visits to Classrooms(World History Classes)

Counselors PSAT announcement (PSATcoordinator visits World Hist classes)

November 14 Wednesday All Day PLP Rooms Counselors 10thgrade scenerios, Transcript Review,Update 4-year plan, A-G Req, etc

January 24 Friday All Day PLP Rooms Counselors Junior year Course Registration

March 12 Wednesday All Day PLP Rooms/Comp Labs Counselors Resume Building w/ Naviance. Reviewof college prep and timelines.

JUNIOR PLP

September 18 Wednesday All Day PLP Rooms Counselors Transcript Review / Credit Recovery/PSAT&SAT/ Update 4-year Plan,College Search w/ Naviance

October 2 Wednesday MiniSessions thru Day

Visits to Classrooms (USHistory Classes)

Counselors PSAT announcement (PSATcoordinator visits US Hist classes)

January 29 Wednesday All Day PLP Rooms Counselors Senior year Course Registration,

March 26 Wednesday All Day Library/ Comp Labs Counselors Senior College Pannel, Letters of Rec,Edocs, LS app. Cont. college search

SENIOR PLP

September 11 Wednesday All Day PLP Rooms Counselors Transcript Reviews/ CreditRecovery/LSP/ Senior Planning/ Edocs,LORs

October 9 Post-Grad BONANZA!

Wednesday All DayWorkshops

Library CounselorsCCC/CSU/UC-

Private/Alternatives

Post-Secondary FocusGroups/Application Workshops

January 15 Wednesday All Day PLP Rooms Counselors Financial Aid/Midyear Reports/Cal Grant/ Senior Fail/ End of HS planning

March 19 Wednesday All Day Library Com College Reps(CSM)

Community College RegistrationWorkshops

May 29 Wednesday All Day PLP Rooms/Labs Counselors Plans & Farewells / Senior Survey

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EXPECTATIONSBehavior Expectations, Discipline, Education Codes and Privileges

Al l Board Policies and Ed. Codes can be obtained at the high school main office or at the CabrilloUnified District Office.

Home InformationParents are expected to update the registration/emergency address and phone number information whenit changes.

Academic Integrity PolicyThe Cabrillo Unified School District is committed to advancing the pursuit of intellectual excellence and tomaintaining the highest standards and expectations for academic integrity among all students. Half MoonBay High School believes in establishing a school climate that promotes ethical and responsible studentconduct and encourages honesty. In conjunction with that belief, we support the development of a schoolculture that furthers our academic mission and recognizes the hard work of students and staff membersalike. We are convinced that pressure for high grades, nor inadequate time for studying or assignmentcompletion, nor unrealistic parental expectations justify students acting dishonestly. As a professionallearning community, we will not tolerate any infractions that create or result in an unfair academicadvantage for one student, or a disadvantage for another. Any form or act of academic dishonesty will

undermine our standards of excellence and violate the trust that bonds all members of the schoolcommunity.

The Governing Board believes that academic honesty and personal integrity are fundamentalcomponents of a student's education and character development. The Board expects that students willnot cheat, lie, plagiarize or commit other acts of academic dishonesty. Students, parents/guardians, staffand administrators shall be responsible for creating and maintaining a positive school climate thatencourages honesty. Students found to have committed an act of academic dishonesty shall be subject todistrict and school-site discipline rules (BP 5131.9).

DEFINITION OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTYAcademic Dishonesty is an attempt to disrupt the evaluation process. It includes using a persons work,concepts, designs, data, ideas, research, or documentation, without giving proper credit to the source.

Academic Dishonesty goes beyond plagiarism to also include identical answers or unlike problems on anexam, lying, cheating, using or providing unauthorized materials in preparation for an exam/test/quiz, orusing or providing unauthorized materials during an exam/test/quiz, and other acts, such as the theft orfalsification of records and files.

FORMS OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTYExamples include, but are not limited to, the following:

Looking at someone elses work product, or knowingly allowing someone else to look atones work product during an exam, test, or quiz

Using any kind of cheat notes during an exam, test, or quiz Copying any work assigned to be done independently or letting others copy ones work (it

is the responsibility of the individual teacher to clarify expectations about homework andprojects with their classes, in writing on their course syllabi)

Having unauthorized access to or using stolen exams, tests, or quizzes (paper or digitalcopies alike)

Providing or selling exam, test, or quiz information to other students Using an electronic device (calculator, cell phone, camera, or other gadgets) to give or

receive or copy information before, during, or after an exam, test, or quiz Collaborating on an exam, test, quiz or assignment with any other person without prior

approval from the teacher Lying about attendance or ability to complete assignments and/or assessments Lying about other people being responsible for low grades or missing

scores/assignments Claiming credit for work in a group project when work was done by others Attempting to misrepresent the authorship of student work, i.e., having someone else

write a paper

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Copying or closely paraphrasing sentences, phrases, or passages from an un-citedsource while writing a paper or doing research

Using the views, opinions, or insights of others without proper acknowledgment Fabricating or altering laboratory data Accessing and/or using copyrighted test bank questions or any materials designed for

instructors use only

TEACHERS PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT

A teachers professional judgment guides the implementation of the Half Moon Bay High SchoolAcademic Integrity Policy. The teacher is responsible for setting the academic expectations, explainingthe consequences of the Policy, evaluating any evidence of student misconduct in light of the Policy, anddetermining whether the Policy has been violated. Students are to conduct themselves in a sensiblemanner and not give the teacher cause to consider their actions a violation of the Academic HonestyPolicy.

CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONSHMBHS considers violations of the Academic Integrity Policy to be serious offenses and has thereforeinstituted the following consequences. The consequences will be applied schoolwide, i.e., a violation inone class follows a student to a different class. Additionally, violations of the Academic Honesty Policyare cumulative for all the years a student is enrolled in the Cabrillo Unified School District.

First Offense The student will have a reduction in grade/credit (up to, and including, an F grade/0 credit)

on the assignment, exam, test, or quiz based upon the teachers grading system. The students semester grade may, at the teachers discretion, be lowered by one full letter

grade. The teacher will confer with the student and contact the parent/guardian by phone or e-mail to

review the academic integrity incident within two school days of becoming aware of the incident. The teacher will submit a written referral, with appropriate documentation, to an administrator who

will meet with the student, and document the incident/follow-up action in Student datamanagement system.

Disciplinary actions may include, but are not limited to: Consequences such as Campus Beautification, Saturday School, In-School Suspension,

and/or Out-of-School Suspension even on a first offense, in accordance with Education

Code Section 48900, if a violation has occurred in the following areas: Alteration or falsification, or attempted alteration/falsification, of records (e.g.,

transcripts, student grades, etc.) Theft, or attempted theft, of records or testing materials (exams/tests/quizzes)

A signed student/parental behavior/academic contract which includes a statement thatacknowledges the violation/consequence(s) and indicates an understanding of furtherconsequences for any subsequent offenses.

The student may be barred from participation or having a leadership role in a club,scholarship group, student government, athletic team, or other extracurricular activity for a periodof one year from date of the violation.

Second OffenseConsequences listed in the First Offense and ONE OR MORE of the following:

A conference will be held with an administrator, parent/guardian, teacher, counselor, and student,and the incident/follow-up action will be documented in Student data management system. The student will be given an F for the six week grading period in which the incident occurred. The student will be suspended from school. The student will be barred from participation or having a leadership role in a club,

scholarship group, student government, athletic team, or other extracurricular activity for a periodof one year from date of the violation.

Third/Continuing OffensesConsequences listed in the First Offense and ONE OR MORE of the following:

A conference will be held with an administrator, parent/guardian, teacher, counselor, and student,and the incident/follow-up action will be documented in Student data management system.

The student will be dropped from the class with a grade of F.

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The student will be suspended from school. The student will be referred to the Student Placement Team to identify if continued enrollment at

Half Moon Bay High School is suitable. Alternative placement(s) may be recommended.

APPEALS PROCESSStudents wishing to contest decisions resulting from the administration of the Academic Integrity Policymay submit their appeals in writing to the principal.

SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC HONESTYAdministrators, teachers, parents and students must understand, accept, and share responsibilities if thispolicy is to be effective.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIESThe student will:

set aside sufficient time to study participate actively in class and attend regularly protect workdo not lend or borrow work observe test time limits not look at anothers test or allow his or her test to be seen not talk during a test or about the test until all classes have had a chance to take it

not represent as his or her own the work of a parent, brother, sister, or anyone else not change a test item in any way when the test is returned for review not allow one member of a team to do the whole task learn how to attribute work properly by citation, footnote, and bibliography not enter teacher offices and other restricted areas without permission and/or being accompanied

by a staff person

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIESThe parent will:

communicate to the student values of moral and ethical behavior refrain from placing undue pressure for high grades at any cost be aware of a students need for a quiet time and a place to study support the students efforts, but not edit, type, or in any other way do the work

encourage wise use of time

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIESThe teacher will:

review at the beginning of the school year the Academic Integrity Policy along with their coursedescriptions/syllabi that clearly spell out the consequences for academic dishonesty in theirclasses; review the various examples and forms of academic dishonesty that should be avoided

be specific as to whether work is to be cooperative or individual, i.e., clarify the definition andexpectation of group work

keep completed assignments and tests secure inform students if unannounced tests will be used in the course ensure that teacher technologies and grade book are private and safe; not allow teaching

assistants (TAs) to make or maintain grade entries

ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSIBILITIESThe administrator will:

make accessible copies of the Academic Integrity Policy, via the HMBHS Student Handbook, toall students either in print or digital format

review the Academic Integrity Policy at the beginning of each year, in addition to the HMBHSStudent Handbook

place the signed Student Handbook Agreement Statement in student cumulative folders support teachers in administering discipline and upholding the Academic Integrity Policy

Policy record incident/follow-up action in student data management system; inform teachers about

outcome of the referral, and communicate with students counselor and teachers enforce discipline/consequences as appropriate based on the incident

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Reports facilitate conferences and counsel students in every case of academic dishonesty communicate with teachers about students who have prior violations collaborate with teachers in maintaining a secure digital and physical environment review and resolve appeals

Acknowledgments:The Cabrillo Unified School District wishes to acknowledge the Fremont Union HighSchool District, Agoura High School, Palo Alto High School, and Lowell High School for the use of site

policies in the creating of this document.

PhilosophyAppropriate social skills and acceptance of responsibility are important to the individual, the school, andthe community. Half Moon Bay High Schools discipline policy stresses both the learning andperformance of these behaviors, which provide a quality educational experience for students and promotetheir smooth transition into the community.

Self-respect, an important factor in developing a mature individual, is exhibited through:

Positive behavior and attitude

A realization that behavior is a choice

Accepting responsibility for ones own actions

Respect for the rights of others Respect for the educational process

The disciplinary policy developed at Half Moon Bay High School strives to facilitate this sense ofself-respect within each student. The disciplinary policy is also established to protect the good of all bycurtailing the abuses of a few. Rules are written to create an orderly atmosphere in which many widelydiffering personalities can come together in a spirit of community while working individually towardspersonal and common goals. Additionally, a respected discipline policy fosters a school-wide sense ofintegrity and value.

Responsibilities: Student

All students must carry valid 2013-2014 HMBHS Student Picture ID

cards at all times.

Knowledge of the rules: Students are expected to know, understand, and obey all school rules.Respectful treatment of others: J ust as students are entitled respect from others, they are responsiblefor respecting others. Respect includes following the directions of school staff while attending school orschool related functions, refraining from making rude or derogatory comments about or toward others,or otherwise interfering with the rights of others.

Paying all bills and fines:all bills and fines should be promptly paid. Students may inquire about theexistence or amount of such debt from the ASB bookkeeper. Students with outstanding bills and fines willnot be allowed to participate in school sponsored activities.

Per Education Code 48904(b)(1): grades, diplomas and transcripts will be held until students bills andfines are satisfied, or property has been returned.

Responsibilities: Parents

Parents have the responsibility of teaching their children respect, courtesy, obedience to rightful authority,and consideration for the rights of others. Parents are also responsible for instilling the desire to learn.Parents are encouraged to work cooperatively with the school in fostering these traits in their children. Bylaw, parents are responsible for the regular attendance of their children (Education Code 48200)

Responsibilities: School

All school personnel have the responsibility of fostering respect for authority, compliance with school anddistrict policies, as well as school rules regarding student behavior. School staff is responsible for order inthe classrooms, on the school grounds, and at school events. Staff will take disciplinary actions that arespecified in school and district policies to ensure such order occurs.

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Discipline Plan

Rationale

Every student is an individual and therefore all actions are viewed individually with the discretion to assignappropriate discipline as necessary. To ensure adherence to expectations, a school-wide discipline planhas been established.

Half Moon Bay High Schools progressive discipline plan is based on:

The degree of the infraction committed by the student.

Previous conduct of the student.

Unacceptable behavior will be remedied through progressive discipline that becomes more rigorous asthe behavior of the student becomes more serious and/ or frequent.

Classroom Discipline Plan

Each teacher will have his or her own discipline plan-governing behavior in his or her particularclassroom. This plan will involve two components:

Rules

Consequences for students breaking those rules

The parent phone contact will be part of the consequence system. The final consequence will be areferral to the office.

The teachers discipline plan will be communicated to the student and parents or guardian at thebeginning of the year and will also be posted in a visible place in the classroom.

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Office Discipline Plan

Once the student has progressed through the classroom discipline plan and has not exhibited acceptablebehavior, he or she will be referred to the office. The student will be disciplined based on the seriousnessof the offense and his or her previous conduct. The infractions and consequences for infractions aredivided into five levels, each level having its own set of consequences. These levels will be used asguideline by the administration in administering discipline to students choosing to violate classroomand/or school rules. (Please note the administration reserves the right to use discretion when assigning

appropriate disciplinary measures). Following is an outline of the office discipline plan:

Level I InfractionsMay include but not l imited to: lunch/after school Detention, Parent Contact, TeacherConsequences, Confiscation of Item, Campus Beautification, Saturday School

Bikes/skates/skateboard, use

Computer-use agreement, non-compliance

Cutting class

Dishonesty

Disrespect/rudeness

Disruptions

Electronic devices used/on during class

Electronic devices used/on during passing Excessive time out of class

(with or without a pass)

Flyers/brochures, unauthorized

Gambling

Horseplay

Laser pointer, possession

Lighters/matches

Littering

Parking violation

Profanity/obscenity

Public display of affection, excessive

Selling items for personal profit

Squirt guns/water balloons Tardiness

Tobacco, possession

Unauthorized animals

Violation of student dress code

Level II InfractionsMay include but not l imited to: lunch/after school Detention, In-school suspension (SRC), parentcontact, permit revoked, Campus Beautification, Saturday School

Defiance/disobedience

Failure to report on a referral

Forgery/altering a document Harassment/threats/intimidation/ bullying

Illegally leaving campus

Misconduct in detention

No-show to detention

Reckless driving

Scholastic dishonesty/cheating Tobacco, use

Severe and/or repetitive Level I Infractions

Level III InfractionsMay include but not limited to: out of school suspension, parent contact, police contact, expulsionrecommendation based on severity

Alcohol, possession

Campus disruption/misuse of safetyequipment

Causes/attempted to cause/threatened to

cause physical injury Fighting

Food fight

Harassment/threats/intimidation against awitness

Hazing/initiations

Laser pointer, use of

Lewd/obscene acts

Loitering/trespassing/refusal to leave

Misconduct in SRC

No show in SRC

Stolen school/private property knowingly

received Throwing objects

Vandalism/tagging/graffiti

Violation of attendance/behavior contract

Violations of suspension

Severe and /or repetitive Level I/II Infractions

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Level IV InfractionsMay include but not limited to: 5 day suspension (1

stinfraction), parent contact, police contact,

expulsion recommendation based on severity, Expulsion recommendation (2nd

infraction)

Alcohol, use of

Assault/battery

Assault/battery to staff

Causing serious physical injury

Dangerous object Drug Paraphernalia

Explosives/firecrackers

Gang-related activity

Knife, possession

Marijuana possession, first offense,(not more than 28.5 grams)

Sexual harassment

Stealing, under $100.00 Terrorist threats, making/ failure to report

knowledge of

Severe and/or repetitive Level I/II/III Infractions

Level V InfractionsMay include but not l imited to: 5 day suspension, parent/police contact, Expulsion recommended

Attempting/ committing sexual assault/battery

Brandishing a knife

Controlled substance possession (real or facsimile)/use or

Under the influence of/selling (real or facsimile)

Marijuana, second offense and/or more than 28.5 grams

Possessing/selling/furnishing a firearm

Robbery/extortion

Stealing, $100.00 and over

Weapons, real/facsimile

Severe and/or repetitive Level I/II/III/IV Infractions

Addi tional consequences that may be applied at any level (may inc lude but not l imited to):

Severe and/or repetitive infractions will lead to next level of consequence

Possession of any prohibited item will also result in confiscation.

Damage to school or others personal property will also result in restitution to include withholding of grade

transcripts, and diplomas until debt is satisfied. Any traffic violation (driving and/or parking) could result in loss of privileges as well as ticketing and /or towing.

Persons loitering/trespassing/refusing to leave campus when directed will be subject to ticketing and/or arrest.

Unauthorized animals on campus or at school-related functions could result in contact of animal control offices.

Involuntary transfer to a more appropriate educational placement may be used at the discretion of thadministration.

Detention Policy

Detentions for infractions will immediately be assigned, in most cases the same day infraction occurs. Studenmust immediately notify the Office if the detention needs to be assigned the following day, allowing fotransportation arrangements to be made (per CUSD AR 5144). In the event student does not serve assignedetention (resulting in a Skipped Detention infraction), lunch and after school detentions will be assigned fothe following day.

Further disciplinary action will be taken for students that continue to skip assigned detentions (including, but nolimited to, Campus Beautification, Saturday School, School Resource Center, out of school suspension, etcStudents with outstanding detentions and/or Saturday Schools will not be permitted to attend school-sponsoreactivities and events (including, but not limited to, Athletic Contests, Dances, Field Trips, etc.).

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Education CodesFollowing are state laws, written in the form of education codes, that governs behavior:

48900. Grounds for Suspension, Involuntary Transfer, or ExpulsionSection 48900 of the California Education Code provides authorization for suspension, involuntary transfer to analternative educational placement, or expulsion for the following:

a) 1. Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person.2. Willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in self-defense.

b) Possessed, sold, or otherwise furnished a firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object, unless, in the caseof possession of an object of this type, the pupil had obtained written permission to possess the item from acertificated school employee, which is concurred in by the principal or the designee of the principal.

c) Unlawfully possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of, a controlled substancelisted in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholicbeverage, or an intoxicant of any kind.

d) Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell a controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing withSection 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind,and either sold, delivered, or otherwise furnished to a person another liquid, substance, or material andrepresented the liquid, substance, or material as a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant.

e) Committed or attempted to commi

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