Table of Contents
2017-2018 School Year Calendar…………………………………..……pages 3 - 4
Grading Periods…………………………………………………………………..page 5
BPS & BHS Telephone Directory……………………………………………….page 5
Disclaimer and Title IX Information………………..……………………………page 6
PPRA and FERPA Information………………………………………..………..page 6
BHS Vision, Mission, and Motto….……………………………………..……...page 7
Discipline Policy……………………………………………………………pages 7 - 13
Dress Code Policy……………………………………………………..…pages 13 - 14
Student Vehicle and Driving Policies…………………………….….….pages 15
Attendance / Checkout Policy………………………...…………..…….pages 16-17
Enrollment Policy…………………………………………………..…….pages 17 - 18
Schedules and Schedule Changes………………………..….……….pages 19 - 20
Athletics and Activities………………………………………………..…pages 21 - 22
Transportation……………………………………………………..…………....page 23
Lunch Information ………………………………………………….…………..page 23
Other Important Information…………………………………………….pages 24 - 25
Safety Drills, Lockers, IDs, and Passes……………………..…………….…page 25
Lost and Found, Student Messages, and Other Information……………….page 25
Student & Parent/Guardian “Tear-Out” Signature Page………………..…..page 26
Hall Passes…………………………………………………….…………….….page 27
Behavioral Expectation Matrix………………………………………….pages 28 – 30
Bell Schedules………………………………………………..……...…...pages 31 - 33
Bernalillo High School 2017-2018 Calendar
8
JulyRegistration 8:00-3:00 P.M.
24 Senior
25 Junior/Sophomore
26 Freshmen
August
9-11 Bernalillo Fiestas-No School
14 First Day of School
25 Gear-Up Meeting Freshmen
September
4 Labor Day-No School
13 ½ day Students
15 Senior Parent Night
18 College Fair 1:15-2:30
18 Progress Reports
October
5 ½ day Students
9 BHS No School
9-13 Homecoming Week
11 PSAT 8:00-12:00pm
13 Homecoming Game @ 7pm Spirit Assembly
14 Homecoming
18 End of 1st 9weeks
23 Report Cards
24 FAFSA NIGHT-Library
28 ACT
March
1 PT Conference/ ½ Day
2 PT Conference
15 End of 3rd 9 weeks
19 Report Cards
29-30 Spring Break
April
2-6 Spring Break
14 ACT
21 Prom (Tentative)
24 Scholars Banquet @6:00p.m.
May
4 Spring Concert
6 Teen Baccalaureate Mass @ 5:00p.m.
7 Progress Reports
11 Senior Art Show
14 Athletic Banquet @ 6:00p.m.
15 Senior Awards @6:00pm
16 Senior BBQ/Rehearsal @ 4pm
17 Graduation @6:00p.m.
25 Last day of school
June
4 Summer School Begins
9 ACT
29 Summer School Ends / November
1 Cultural Day-No School
3 Fall Concert Band/Mariachi
7 FAFSA Night
9 NHS Induction
20 Progress Reports
20 Art Show
22-24 Thanksgiving Break
December
5 FAFSA Night
15 Art Show/Winter Concert
21 End of 2nd 9weeks
22-29 Winter Break
January
1-5 Winter Break
12 Senior Parent Night
15 No School- Dr. MLK Jr. Day
24 ½ Day Students
29 Progress Reports
February
14 ½ Day students
17 Winter ball 6:00 p.m.
19 No School-President’s Day
23 Art Show
8
Student Progress reports
Students will receive four progress reports, approximately midpoint of each quarter. Students will receive final grades at the end of each semester.
Grading Period
1st Quarter / 8/14-10/182nd Quarter / 10/19-12/21
1st Semester / 8/14-12/21
3rd Quarter / 1/8-3/15
4th quarter / 3/16-5/25
2nd Semester / 1/8-5/25
Bernalillo high School phone Numbers
Administration / 404-5143 / Principal / Larry Davis404-5151 / Vice Principal
404-5149 / Asst. Principal / Frances Martinez
404-5144 / Athletic Coordinator / Terry Darnell
Counseling / 404-5250 / Counselor 11th/9th M-Z / Jessica Barreras
404-5223 / Counselor 10th/9th A-L / Monique Anderson
404-5225 / Counselor 12th / Julia Straight
Support Staff / 404-5150 / Principal’s Secretary / Melissa Gonzales
404-5146 / Attendance / Joan Buenaventa
404-5147 / Bookkeeper / Tarah Faraone-Arriola
404-5148 / Registrar / Angel Perez
404-5140 / Receptionist / Rey Perez
404-5145 / Athletic Secretary / Jessica McParlin
Cafeteria / 404-5219 / Head Cook / Maria Calderon
Campus Supervision / SRO / Officer Dominguez
Security Aide / Floyd Jaramillo
Security Aide / Leonard Manzanares
Security Aide / Paul Quintana
Title IX Declaration
Title IX Policy of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in education program or activities, which receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance".
Bernalillo Public Schools supports Title IX. Bernalillo Public Schools values diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. Anyone who believes that they have been subjected to sex-discrimination under any educational program or activity sponsored by Bernalillo Public Schools can download a copy of the Bernalillo Public Schools Title IX Complaint Form from the district website: http://www.bernalillo-schools.org/pages/Bernalillo_Public_Schools
All forms should be turned in to:
Bernalillo Public Schools
Attn: Mr. Larry Davis
148 Spartan Alley
Bernalillo, New Mexico 87004
Telephone: 505-867-2388 (FAX) 505-867-7826
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
Parents have the right of inspection of any instructional materials that may be involved in the evaluation surveying or analysis funded by the United States Department of Education (ED) in which their children are involved.
Schools and contractors must also obtain written parental consent before minor students are required to participate in any ED funded survey analysis for evaluations regarding information concerning:
1. Political affiliations
2. Mental and psychological problem
3. Sex behavior and attitudes
4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, and demeaning behavior
5. Critical appraisals of individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships
6. Legally recognized privileged relationships such as those of lawyers or clergy
7. Income (other than required for eligibility of federal programs)
If you believe these rights under PRPA have been violated, you may file a complaint with PED by writing the Family Policy Compliance Office. Complaints must contain specific allegations of fact providing reasonable cause to believe that a violation of PRPA occurred.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
FERPA protects the educational records of students and provides parents and eligible students with the right to request a change in students’ records. Schools retain the right to disclose pertinent information to parties that have a legitimate interest in the records of the individual.
1.1.1 Bernalillo High School Vision
Striving for Excellence
1.2.1 Bernalillo High School Mission
Bernalillo High School will ensure the opportunity for excellence of the whole individual through an educational environment, which encourages achievement, life long learning, and global responsibility.
1.3.1 Student Rights and Responsibilities
All students have the right to a free and appropriate public education. At the same time, students have the responsibility to conduct themselves in a manner which makes it possible for them and others to receive that education. All students are required to have school identification (ID) card at all times while on campus. This includes extracurricular and athletic events.
2.1.1 DISCIPLINE POLICY
The discipline policy addresses disruptive conduct. This is defined as conduct that disrupts the educational process, constitutes a health or safety hazard, is in violation of state or municipal law, or is in violation of school rules and board policies. BHS will implement a positive behavior intervention support model (PBIS). The focus of PBIS is to identify appropriate conduct/behavior for students with the focus of changing inappropriate behavior and encouraging appropriate behavior.
2.1.2 SEARCHES
Administrative personnel have the right to search or to request the search of a student when there is reasonable suspicion. They may also conduct or request random and periodic searches of backpacks, bags, lockers, vehicles, classrooms and buildings. If any illegal substances, stolen property, or weapons are found, they will be confiscated and proper legal action taken.
Bernalillo Public Schools has authorized the use of canines for the purposes of detecting any illegal or unauthorized substances or objects on school property or in vehicles on school property.
Based on reasonable suspicion, preliminary breath tests, saliva tests, and other non-invasive types of drug/alcohol testing may be given to students to establish levels of drug/alcohol consumption for the student’s safety and the safety of staff.
2.1.3 PERSONAL PROPERTY
Skateboards/roller-blades/skates/scooters and roller-shoes are not allowed for use on campus due to concerns for safety and security. Video Cameras, TV’s, squirt guns, shaving cream and suspicious packages are not allowed on campus. This is NOT an inclusive list.
Cellular phones and other personal electronic devices are not allowed to be used on campus during instructional class time, drills, and assemblies. Use of these items will be restricted to the following times:
· Mornings prior to the (First Bell)
· During assigned lunch periods
· After 2:26 PM (Dismissal Bell)
External / Amplified Speakers are NOT allowed on campus
Electronic devices MAY NOT be loud enough for anyone to hear outside the listener.
At no time will use of electronic devises be permitted during class. Failure to observe these guidelines may result in confiscation of the electronic device(s) to include Suspension of privileges for the remainder of the academic school year. Items confiscated will be returned to the parents or legal guardians of the student on Wednesday from 3:00- 4:30 pm ONLY. Students and parents must make note that confiscated electronic devises and personal property are not the responsibility of BHS administration or staff in the event of Suspension or theft. Any unclaimed items, after 10 days of confiscation, may be donated to a charitable organization. Use of any privately owned property (i.e. phones, MP3 players, vehicles...) are used on campus at your own risk. Damage or theft of private property must be reported to administration for informational purposes ONLY and possible recovery. Recovery of stolen private property is a police issue and the proper law enforcement agency should be contacted by the alleged victim(s).
2.1.4 CAMPUS SECURITY AIDES / SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO)
Campus security aides are employed by the Bernalillo Public Schools and are assigned to the high school for security purposes. These aides have the authority to correct disruptive behavior, stop vehicles on campus, direct student driving and vehicle parking, to keep the students parking lot free from vandalism, and other roles as assigned by the administration. The School Resource Officer (SRO) has the jurisdiction to enforce all school rules, state statutes and laws.
2.1.5 IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS)
BHS has developed an In-School Suspension (ISS) program to provide assistance, time out, and /or counseling for those students having problems with their school behavior and violation of infractions. In School Suspension will be in a self-contained classroom with an In School Suspension coordinator.
ISS is available every day from 1st through 7th periods, including lunch. Students may be assigned supplemental literacy and numeracy class work in lieu of assignments. Students will not be permitted to work on in class assignments while in ISS.
Learning Lab is an alternative to the suspension setting and is designed for students to continue their regular classes in a controlled environment. Students assigned to the Learning Lab will be sequestered for the duration of the prescribed suspension. Failure to abide by all rules of ISS or Learning Lab may result in an out-of-school suspension.
2.1.6 OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (SUSPENSION)
Students who are suspended from Bernalillo 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 onto campus during a SUSPENSION will be subject to arrest and prosecution as well as additional school consequences. Students will be given a specific date and time for reinstatement to BHS. Parent/guardian must accompany the student during this reinstatement conference. Assignments can be made up with Instructors while on suspension.
2.1.7 LUNCH DETENTION (LD)
Lunch Detention will occur immediately at the start of lunch. Students are to report to ISS (or other location as determined by administrator or principal’s designee) and sign in. Once in lunch detention, students will be subject to intervention strategies and possible assessment strategies in order to successfully complete the assigned lunch detention. Lunch detention will conclude when the administrator or principal’s designee releases. All students will have enough time to eat lunch.
2.1.8 Level 1 Infractions
Minor infractions (Level 1) include, but are not limited to the following:
LEVEL I INFRACTIONS / 1st Offense / 2nd Offense / 3rd OffenseGeneral Disruptive Conduct (rudeness, horseplay, acting disrespectfully, dishonesty, etc.) / 1 Day Lunch Detention & Parent Contact by Instructor / Discretion of Site Principal or Administrative Staff / Discretion of Site Principal or Administrative Staff
Ditching Class (On campus) / 1 Day Lunch Detention & Parent Contact by Instructor / 2 Day ISS / 3 Days ISS (4 offenses progresses to Level II)
Inappropriate display of affection / 1 Day Lunch Detention &
Parent Contact by Instructor / 2 Days Lunch Detention, Referral to Counseling &
Parent Conference / Progresses to a Level II Consequence
Littering any parking lot or any area of campus / 1 Day Lunch Detention
Campus Cleanup / 3 days In School
Campus Cleanup / 5 days After School
Campus Cleanup
Use of electronic devise during unauthorized time periods of the school day (includes using as a timepiece, calculator, etc.)
(Phones, CD/MP3 players, pagers, audio equipment, external/amplified speakers, and other electronic devices also in category) / Confiscate cell phone (item). Parent/Guardian may pick up. / Confiscate cell phone (item). Parent/Guardian may pick up only from Administration; Student is no longer allowed devices on campus for a specified length of time. / Progresses to a Level II Consequence
Tardy / Formal Warning 1st week of Lunch Detention; Continued Contact by Instructor with intervention plan
Tardies 1-3 / Intervention Plan review with parent during a one-on-one conference with Instructor
Tardy #4 / Review of Intervention plan and Instructor’s documentation with administrator, student, parent , and Instructor
Parents will be called and/or notified regarding all infractions. In some cases, the parents will be requested to conference with the teacher, counselor and/or administrator. Some situations will require referrals to social service agencies, mental health counselors, substance abuse counseling and other types of referrals, including the police. The consequence of “Campus Cleanup” and “Parent Shadowing” may be implemented for any Level I, Level II, or Level III infractions as needed. This consequence is determined by Administration.
2.1.9 Level II Infractions
Moderate infractions (Level II) include, but are not limited to the following: