El Dorado High School

Home of champions and Scholars

Student Handbook

2013 – 2014

Dear Students,

Welcome to another school year at El Dorado High School. Our hope is that this handbook will be a resourceful guide that you will be able to use throughout the school year. We have compiled information that we feel is important for you and your parents to know. One of the most noticeable changes in this handbook is the fact that we have provided the various bell schedules that we may use throughout the year. We realize that something simple like changing a bell schedule, for whatever reason, can cause some stress, so we want to provide as much information as possible in this handbook to alleviate any anxiety that students may have.

Please review this handbook with your parents. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the administration. We look forward to a great year for the Aztecs of El Dorado High School, the Home of Champions and Scholars.

Respectfully,

Nora Paugh

Principal

El Dorado High School

12401 Edgemere Blvd.

El Paso, Texas79938

(915) 937- 3200

(915) 851-7820 (fax)

Equal Opportunity

SISD condemns harassment of an individual on any basis prohibited by law, including that individual’s race, color, creed, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, military status, or mental/physical disability. It is the policy of SISD to maintain a working and learning environment that is free from harassment.

Administration

Nora PaughPrincipal

Bridgette ValenzuelaAssistant Principal

Ignacio EstorgaAssistant Principal

Carolyn WilsonAssistant Principal

David PenaAssistant Principal

Derrick BrownAssistant Principal

Edgar RinconAssistant Principal

CounselorsStudent AssignmentsExtensions

A- Carpio

Mary GoldenCarrasco, Alfonso-Fabela937-3228

Sylvia Marti-LunaFacio,Gladys-Hernandez937-3309

Sylvia GonzalezHerrera-Martinez937-3229

Sonia Ugarte-Gil (Head Counselor)Martinez Guerrero-Pena937-3424

Martin SanchezPentland, -Sanchez937-3212

Sandoval-Z937-3439

Attendance

Nancy BacaLockridge-Q937-3216

Estella BarreraR-Z937-3220

Rosa MirandaA-D937-3217

Nora UrquidiE-Lira937-3314

Police ServicesCampus Security

Student Resource Officer- Sgt. Sergio SilvaCampus Security-William Hereque

Campus Security- Derrick Delgado

Student Resource Officer-Jason DurdenCampus Security- Javier Estrada

Truant Officer –Manuel Rivera

Purpose

The purpose of the El Dorado High School student handbook is to make you aware of the policies and procedures that must be adhered to in order to provide a safe and enriching educational program.

Mission Statement

El Dorado High School will champion each student to become a multi-cultural, independent lifelong learner achieving at the highest level of excellence in a 21st Century global society.

Student Responsibility

Students at El Dorado High School are expected to:

  1. Arrive to class on time
  2. Be prepared for each class with appropriate materials and assignment.
  3. Be aware of all the rules, the regulations, and the standards for student behavior as stated in the Student Code of Conduct and EDHS Student Handbook.
  4. Respect other individuals and property.
  5. Assist the school staff in operating a safe school.
  6. Help keep our campus clean by throwing your trash in the proper containers or trash cans.

ID Cards

All students are issued a picture I.D. card. Students are expected to wearit at all times while at school. Students are expected to have ID’s at all school functions. There is no charge for this card. The card is property of El Dorado H.S. andif the card is damaged or lost there is a $5.00 replacement charge.

Textbooks

State-approved textbooks are provided to students free of charge for each subject or class. Books must be covered and treated with care. A student who is issued a damaged book should report the damage to the teacher. Students are responsible for all books that are checked out to them. Any student failing to return a book issued by the school loses the right to free textbooks until the book is returned or paid for by the parent; however, the student will be provided textbooks for use at school during the school day.

Deliveries to Students

Instruction is an essential part of a student's day and deliveries to the classroom disrupt this necessary instruction. Plan appropriately;there will be No deliveries of any kind accepted.

Lunchtime

El Dorado is a semi-open campus. ALL students will be allowed to leave campus during their lunch period by means of walking only. Because of a reduced lunch period NO STUDENTS will be allowed to drive off campus during lunch

Parking

Students can park on campus with the purchase of a parking sticker. Parking stickers are $5.00 and students must have a valid driver’s license, current registration, and insurance card with student’s name on insurance. Vehicles parked on campus without the proper parking sticker are subject to being booted, cited or towed. There is a $35.00 charge for boot removal. All vehicles on campus are subject to search. Student parking will be limited to the parking lot on Edgemere by the theatre.Gates will be locked at

8:15 am for safety and security reasons.

Seniors can purchase a reserved parking space for $35.00 and have it painted to their liking (School colors).Seniors that have passed TAKSwill receive a $10.00 discount with the presentation of scores. Please come to room D105 or see a student council officer for reserved parking.

Transportation

Buses are available for all students who live two miles or more from school. The activity bus will also be available for those students involved in extracurricular activities after school. Students are expected to show identification (ID) cards prior to entering the bus. Students must behave appropriately while on the bus. Discipline problems will be referred to the appropriate administrator.

Education Code Section 4.34 –Disruption of Transportation: States that any person who intentionally disrupts, prevents or interferes with the lawful transportation of children to and from school activities sponsored by a school on a vehicle owned and/or operated by a county or independent school district; shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00

Final Exams

All students will take a final exam at the end of every nine week grading period. If a student misses their final exam as a result of an excused absence, the student will be allowed to make up the test during the following intersession in accordance with district policy. An exam schedule will be set at the end of every grading period. No students will be allowed to test before their scheduled exam time.

Campus News/Parent Newsletter

Campus activities will be posted on the school website. A Parent Newsletter will be posted on the campus website every nine weeks. This is the means by which information will be sent to parents to include a schedule of upcoming activities and other pertinent school information.

Lost and Found

All lost and found items will be kept by the campus monitor located by the administration office counter top.

Visitors

A visitor is defined as one who is not a member of the student body of El DoradoHigh School or an employee of SISD. All visitors must report to the receptionist’s desk in order to receive a visitor’s pass. Visitors will be asked to show identification when signing in at the campus. No student guests are allowed.

Change of Address

Anytime a student has a change of address, phone number, or any other pertinent information, they must notify the registrar in the front office. For a change of address, bring a utility bill for verification.

Bell Schedules for 2013-14 School Year

Regular Bell Schedule (#1): Classes are 45 min., transition is 6 min. and lunch is 35 min.

First LunchSecond Lunch

8:40 First Bell8:40 First Bell

8:43 Warning Bell8:43 Warning Bell

8:45 - 9:301st Period8:45 - 9:301st Period

9: 34Warning Bell9: 34Warning Bell

9:36 – 10:212nd Period(45 min)9:36 – 10:212nd Period (45 min)

10:25Warning Bell10:25Warning Bell

10:27- 11:123rd Period (45 min)10:27 – 11:123rd Period (45 min)

11:16 Warning Bell11:16 Warning Bell

11:18- 12:034th Period (45 min)11:18- 12:034th Period (45 min)

12:03- 12:38LUNCH(35 minutes) 12:07 Warning Bell

12:42 Warning Bell12:09- 12:54 5th Period (45 min)

12:44- 1:295th Period (45 min)12:54- 1:29LUNCH (35 minutes)

1:33Warning Bell1:33Warning Bell

1:35- 2:206th Period (45 min)1:35- 2:206th Period (45 min)

2:24Warning Bell2:24Warning Bell

2:26- 3:117th Period (45 min) 2:26- 3:117th Period (45 min)

3:15Warning Bell 3:15Warning Bell

3:17- 4:02 8th Period (45 min) 3:17- 4:02 8th Period (45 min)

Lunch Release Schedule:

Lunch is determined by what class you have 5th Period.

If you have 5th Period in:

B100, B200, D100, D200, M building, and Portables go to first lunch.

If you have 5th Period in:

C100, C200, E100, E200, Gyms, F, and L go to second lunch.

*If your class is in the Computer Lab or the Library please release as if you were in your classroom.

Early Release Bell Schedule (#2): Classes are 23 min, transition is 6 min., and there is a sack lunch available

8:40 First Bell

8:43 Warning Bell

8:45 – 9:08 1st Period (23 min)

9:12 Warning Bell

9:14 -9:37 2nd Periods(23 min)

9:41 Warning Bell

9:43 – 10:05 3rd Period (23 min)

10:09 Warning Bell

10:11 -10:34 4th Periods(23 min)

10:38 Warning Bell

10:40- 11:03 5th Periods(23 min)

11:07 Warning Bell

11:09-11:32 6thPeriod(23 min)

11:36 Warning Bell

11:38- 12:01 7th Period (23 min)

12:05 Warning Bell

12:07 – 12:30 8thPeriod(23 min)

Sack Lunch Available

(Buses depart at 1:00 PM)

Pep Rally Bell Schedule (#3): Classes are 36 min, transition is 6 min and lunch is 35 min.

First LunchSecond Lunch

8:40 First Bell8:40 First Bell

8:43 Warning Bell8:43 Warning Bell

8:45 – 9:211st Period (36 min)8:45 – 9:211st Period (36 min)

9:25Warning Bell9:25Warning Bell

9:27 – 10:032nd Period(36 min)9:27 – 10:032nd Period (36 min)

10:07Warning Bell10:07Warning Bell

10:09 - 10:453rd Period(36 min) 10:09- 10:453rd Period (36 min)

10:49 Warning Bell10:49 Warning Bell

10:51- 11:274th Period (36 min)10:51- 11:274th Period (36 min)

11:27- 12:02LUNCH(35 minutes) 11:31 Warning Bell

12:06 Warning Bell11:33- 12:08 5th Period (36 min)

12:08- 12:435th Period (36 min)12:08- 12:43LUNCH (35 minutes)

12:47Warning Bell12:47Warning Bell

12:49- 1:256th Period (36 min)12:49- 1:256th Period (36 min)

1:29Warning Bell1:29Warning Bell

1:31- 2:057th Period (36 min) 1:31- 2:057th Period (36 min)

2:09Warning Bell 2:09Warning Bell

2:11- 2:47 8th Period (36 min) 2:11- 2:47 8th Period (36 min)

2:47Intercom Release 2:47 Intercom release

3:00 – 4:00 Pep Rally 3:00 – 4:00 Pep Rally

Lunch Release Schedule: Release is the same as regular bell schedule

Inclement Weather Bell Schedule (#4) (2 hour delay) Please tune in to your local TV or radio station for more information regarding possible closing of schools or a delayed start time due to inclement weather.

Classes are 35 min., transition is 6 min., and lunch is 30 min.

10:08 First Bell

10:12 Warning Bell

10:15 -10:50 1st Period(35 min)

10:55 -11:30 2nd Periods(35 min)

11:35- 12:10 3rd Period(35 min)

12:15 -12:50 4th Periods (35 min)

12:50- 1:20 Lunch (30min)

1:25-2:00 5th Period (35 min)

2:05- 2:40 6th Period(35 min)

2:45- 3:20 7th Period(35 min)

3:25- 4:00 8th Period(35 min)

Intersession/Summer School Bell Schedule (#5):

8:25First Bell

8:27Warning Bell

8:30 – 11:30Session I(3 hours)

11:30 – 11:55Lunch

11:55Warning Bell

12:00 – 3:00Session II (3 hours)

9 Weeks Exam Bell Schedule (#6): Classes are 93 min., transition is 6 min., and lunch is 45 min.

First LunchSecond Lunch

8:40First Bell8:40First Bell

8:43Warning Bell8:43Warning Bell

8:45- 10:181st/2nd Period (93 min)8:45- 10:181st/2nd Period(93 min)

10:22Warning Bell10:22Warning Bell

10:24 – 11:573rd/4th Period(93 min)10:24 – 11:573rd/4th Period(93 min)

11:57 – 12:42 Lunch(45 min)12:01Warning Bell

12:46Warning Bell12:03 -1:36 5th/6th Period (93 min)

12:48 – 2:215th/6th Period(93 min)1:36- 2:21Lunch (45 min)

2:25Warning Bell2:25Warning Bell

2:27 - 4:007th/8th Period(93 min)2:27 - 4:007th/8th Period(93 min)

Lunch Release Schedule: Release is the same as regular bell schedule

9 Week Exam Bell Schedule and Early Release (# 7): Classes are 112 min., transition is 6 min and there is a sack lunch available.

8:40First Bell

8:43Warning Bell

8:45 – 10:37 1st or 3rd

10:41 Warning Bell

10:43- 12:305thor 7th

Sack Lunch Available

(Buses depart at 1:00 PM)

Dress Code

The students at El Dorado High School are expected to be dressed and groomed in a manner that is clean and neat. The following Dress/Attire IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND THEREFORE NOT ALLOWED:

  1. Satanic messages, obscenities or alcohol/tobacco/drug advertisement on clothing or accessories.
  2. Any type of clothing that advertises another high school.
  3. Hats (both males and females), caps, beanies, hairnets, Doo rags, scarves, handkerchiefs, hoodies covering the head or sunglasses worn inside the building.
  4. Spandex, fishnet shirts, spaghetti straps, off the shoulder, low cut, tube tops or stretch clothing unless worn under other acceptable clothing.Tank top straps must be wider than ID’S. Men’s shirts must have sleeves.
  5. Bare midriffs (i.e. exposed tummy) are not allowed. Shirts/blouses must be long enough to stay tucked in.
  6. See through or translucent clothing.
  7. Underwear and/or any undergarments should not be showing.
  8. Excessively baggy clothing (pants and shorts must be worn at the waist). Excessively long shirts (shirts with shirt tails must be tucked in). Shirts longer than the sleeve.
  9. All coveralls/overalls must be worn properly (straps must be snapped on and worn over the shoulders.
  10. Dresses, skirts, and shorts must be mid thigh or longer.
  11. Long key chains, chains on pants, and wallet chains of any length. Belts must be tucked all the way in pant loops.
  12. Do not wear any clothing or accessories which indicate gang affiliation.
  13. House slippers or pajamas.
  14. Facial piercing with spikes.
  15. Flip-flops or shower shoes.
  16. Spiked hair that will obstruct others view.

* Anything deemed inappropriate by administration will result in a violation of the dress code.

What Not to Bring

In addition to the items mentioned in the Student Code of Conduct, the following items are not permitted on campus:

  1. Illegal drugs of any kind, including alcoholic beverages
  2. Fireworks
  3. Knives
  4. Sharp objects or sticks
  5. Slingshots
  6. Whistles
  7. Firearms (Guns)
  8. Spray paint and /or graffiti paraphernalia (permanent markers, etc.)
  9. Roller blades/skateboards
  10. Inappropriate use of Electronic Devices will result in the confiscation of the device, to include but not limited to cell phone, i-pods etc, and will result in $15 retrieval fee after the first warning. Please refer to Local Policy FNCE. Student’s failure to promptly and peacefully relinquish a device will result in more serious disciplinary action.Defiant behavior such as attempting to dismantle a device before relinquishing it (for example, removing the SIM card, battery, etc) will result in more serious disciplinary action. This handbook serves as notification to students and parents that the campus will dispose of confiscated telecommunication devices at the end of 30 days if no claim is made and no return fee/fine is paid. The campus assumes no responsibility for damaged, lost or stolen devices once they are confiscated.SISD shall allow the use of electronic devices for instructional purposes only. Administration shall final authority on the use of communication devices. For testing purposes NO STUDENT SHALL POSSESS A TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE OR ELCTORNIC DEVICE UNLES AUTHORIZED BY ADMINISTRATION.
  11. Anything deemed inappropriate by the administration

Possession of any of these items mentioned above will be considered a serious violation of school rules.

El Dorado High School is not responsible for the loss or theft of any personal property fromathletic lockers, classrooms, or book bags.

Picking up Electronic Devices

Electronic deviceswill only be given back to the parents on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 8:30 AM -11:30AM and 2:30PM- 4:00PM. Student and parent must show I.D. to get the electronic device back. A referral will be issued to the student.

Discipline Policies

School-wide Discipline Plan

A. General Rules

1. Follow directions

2. Be at appropriate places at appropriate times

3. Keep campus clean

4. Take appropriate care of all the facilities

5. Destruction of school property will not be tolerated (Severe Clause)

6. Use only appropriate language and gestures

7. Refrain from public displays of affection

8. Have a pass to be in the hallways during class

9. Wear I.D. card at all times

10. Threats/taunting, gang signs, gang style writing, gang graffiti on person, belongings or school property will not be tolerated (Severe Clause)

11. Gang activity is not permitted (Severe Clause)

12. Fighting is not permitted (Severe Clause)

13. Possession of prohibited items is not permitted (Severe Clause)

14. Follow all rules regarding the Internet/Email policy (Severe Clause)

B. Consequences

1. Discipline referral warning

2. Discipline referral to assistant principal. Discipline Plan explained to the student. Parent may be notified and/or disciplinary action may be taken.

3. Discipline referral, Parent notified. Disciplinary action will be taken.

Severe Clause: Any severe behavior problems will result in a student/principal conference and removal pending satisfactory parent conference and may result in placement in the Alternative Education Program.

C. Positives

Outstanding students will be recognized, and positive incentives will be developed by faculty and staff.

Discipline Infractions and Consequences

If a student breaks any rule in either the Student Code of Conduct or the EDHS Student Handbook, he/she will face several consequences. These consequences are designed to help correct the problem(s) that interfere with his/her progress in school. These may include, but are not limited to:

1. Detention: this may take place during lunch, after school or on Saturday.

2. Community Service: date, time, and place will be assigned.

3. Special Assignment Class (SAC): a student may be assigned to the SAC program for repeated violations of school rules or for a major offense.

4. Suspension: a student may be suspended from school 1-3 days

5. Expulsion: a student may be expelled from school; as a result the student may be placed in the alternative school, KEYSAcademy.

6. KEYSAcademy: KEYSAcademy is a long-term alternative academic setting that allows a student to stay in school and continue school work while being closely supervised. Placement will depend on the offense, and the minimum stay will be 9 weeks.

Fights

Any student involved in a fight at EDHS will be given a citation for disturbing the peace (Education Code Sec. 4.33 -Disruption of Classes), issued by the corresponding authorities. The fine will range from $50- $500. The student will also have to appear in court and the justice system will decide guilt or innocence and assess the fine.

Tobacco Use

All students are prohibited from possessing or using tobacco products (including but not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, or chewing tobacco) on school or within 1000 feet of the premises. A citation will be issued for this infraction.

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Cafeteria

Students are required to have their ID’s in order to eat lunch in the cafeteria. The cafeteria will adhere to the guidelines of the Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value: Students may bring food from home. They are not allowed to share with classmates. All food consumed at school or at school functions must comply with Texas Department of Agriculture Guidelines.

Health Services

The school nurse will handle all problems of health within the school. She is the only person who may excuse a student from school due to illness. In case of an accident, the student should not be moved until the nurse is contacted. In case the nurse is not on campus, you should notify an administrator. The nurse is on duty from 8:15 - 4:15.

Counselors

Students who have concerns or would like some help making plans for the future may visit their appropriate counselor. Appointments to see the counselor can be made before school, during lunch, or after school.