20154 – 20165
Porterville High School
465 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
559-793-3400 www. http://porterville.portervilleschools.orgportervilleschools.org/phs333
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Bell Schedule Directory
Period 1 – 8:15 – 9:1005 Mr. José Valdez, Principal…..…...... 793-3497
Period 2 – 9:150 – 10:050 Ms. Knutson, Principal’s Secretary………...... 793-3498
Period 3 – 10:1005 – 11:000:55 Mrs. Amann, Assistant Principal...... 793-3487
Break – 110:0055 – 11:1005
Mrs. Aziz, Assistant Principal………….…...…793-3484
Period 4 – 11:150 – 12:050 Mrs. McLaughlin, Ass Principal’s Secretary….793-3495
Period 5 – 12:10 – 1:00
Period 5 – 12:05 – 12:55 Mrs. Johnson, Attendance Office…………...…793-3499
Lunch – 12:0055 – 1:350 Ms. Salas, Attendance Office…..……………...793-3490
Period 6 – 1:40 35 – 2:3025 Ms. Adams, Guidance Depart Registrar………793-3482
Period 7 – 2:350 – 3:250 Mrs. Dorough, Guidance Depar Registrar…….793-3483
Minimum Day Bell Schedule
Period 1 – 8:15 – 8:47 Period 2 – 8:52 – 9:24
Period 3 – 9:29 – 10:01
Break 10:01 – 10:09
Period 4 – 10:14 – 10:46
Period 5 – 10:51 – 11:23
Break 11:23 – 11:31
Period 6 – 11:36 –1 2:08
Period 7 – 12:23 – 12:45
Rally Day Bell Schedule
Period 1 – 8:15 – 9:10 Period 2 – 9:15 – 10:05
Period 3 – 10:10 – 11:00
Break/Rally 11:00 – 11:29
Period 4 – 11:34 – 12:20
Period 5 – 12:25 – 1:11
Lunch 1:11 – 1:43
Period 6 – 1:48 – 2:34
Period 7 – 2:39 – 3:25
Table of Contents
Mrs. Buzzelli, Dean of Counseling (10-12 PAHS)…...... 793-347984
Directory for PHS…………….…………... I (10-12 PAHS) Ms. Salas, Counselor (10-12, C-F & PAAL)………….…793-3479
The Vision & Mission for PHS…………..2 Ms. Salas, Counselor ……………………….…793-3486
Goals for Grads…………………………..2 (10-12, C-F & PAAL)
Policies…………………………………...3Behavioral Code……………………… ....6Guidance information…………………...10Athletics Information………..………….19Directory
Mr. José Valdez, Principal…..…...... 793-3497
Ms. Knutson, Principal’s Secretary...... 793-3498
Mrs. Amann, Assistant Principal...... 793-3487
Ms. Aziz, Assistant Principal………………….793-3484
Ms. Salas, Asst. Principal’s Secretary…...….....793-3495
Mrs. Johnson, Attendance Office…………...…793-3499
Ms. Almanza, Attendance Office…..……….....793-3490
Mrs. Buzzelli, Dean of Counseling ...... 793-3479
Mrs. Zamarripa, Counselor ...... 793-3474
Ms. Salas, Counselor ……………………….…….…793-3486
Ms. Alvarez, Counselor.………………………………..793-3427
Mr. Bermudez, Guidance Tech..... ……………….793-3476
Mrs. Irene Garza, Guidance Tech ……...... 793-3432
Ms. Adams, Guidance Depart Registrar………………….…793-3482
Mrs. Dorough, Guidance Depart Registrar……793-3483
Mr. Brian Hill, Athletic Director...... 793-3492
Mrs. Zamora, ASB Bookkeeper……………..…...793-3494 Mr. Herrera, Special Projects Director………...793-3478 Mrs. Covian, Title I Secretary………………....793-3475 Ms. Herrera, Library Media Specialist ……….793-3456 Policies…………………………………...3 Mrs. Zamarripa, Counselor (10-12, G-M & PAB)……...... 793-3474
Attendance/Permits to leave campus…… 3 (10-12, G-M & PAB)
Behavioral Code……………………… ....6 Mr. Bermudez, Counselor.……………………………..793-3476
Guidance information…………………...10 Goals for Grads…………………………..2 Mr. Bermudez, Counselor (10-12, N-Z , AERO & AVID).…....793-3476(10-12, N-Z , AERO & AVID)
Table of Contents
Directory for PHS………………………...1 (10-12 PAHS)
The Vision & Mission for PHS…………..2
Goals for Grads…………………………..2 (10-12, C-F & PAAL)
Policies…………………………………...3
Attendance/Permits to leave campus…… 3
Behavioral Code……………………… ....6
Guidance information…………………...10
General Information…………………….13
Athletics Information………..………….19
Campus Clubs…………………………...21
General Information…………………….13Policies…………………………………...3 Mrs. Kathy Canata, Guidance Tech (9th grade, A-L, PAB...... ………….793-3480
Athletics Information………..………….19 (9th grade, A-L, PAB)
Campus Clubs…………………………...21Attendance/Permits to leave campus…… 3 Mrs. Irene Garza, Guidance Tech (9th grade M-Z, ……..PAHS...... 793-3432
(9th grade M-Z, PAHS)Behavioral Code……………………… ..10
Guidance information…………………...14 Mr. Brian Hill, Athletic Director...... 793-3492
General Information…………………….17
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Mrs. Zamora, ASB Bookkeeper…………….. (Student Activities)…...793-3494 Athletic Information…………………….24 Mr. Herrera, Special Projects Director………....….…793-3478
Student Council & Mrs. Covian, Title I Secretary………………………....793-3475
Campus Clubs………………………..24-25
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Pride from effort
Honor in Achievement
Strength through knowledge
Porterville High School Mission Statement
Porterville High School is dedicated to providing the highest quality programs for our students in an encouraging supportive setting that motivates excellence in curricular and extra-curricular activities. Our enduring commitment is to equip our students with 21st century skills sustained by the values of learning, self-worth, and quality performance.
Once a Panther, always a Panther!
Expected Graduate Outcomes:
As a result, all students will develop and demonstrate:
· Critical thinking and problem solving skills
· Cultural awareness and the ability to collaborate with diverse groups
· Technical skills in digital media applications and information management
· Effective communication skills of listening, speaking and writing
· Creativity and innovation
· Leadership, self-management and organizational skills obtained through real world applications and community involvement
· Adaptability, responsibility and ethical behaviors
· The ability to navigate the global world of work and further their education
Porterville High School: La Preparatoria de Porterville
Pride from effort: Orgullo en el esfuerzo
Honor in Achievement: Honor en el cumplimiento
Strength through knowledge: Fuerza por saber
La Preparatoria de Porterville está dedicada a proveer los programas de la más alta calidad para nuestros estudiantes en un ambiente de ánimo y apoyo que motiva la excelencia en las actividades curriculares y extra-curriculares. Nuestro compromiso es de preparar a los estudiantes con destrezas para el siglo 21, sosteniendo los valores del aprendizaje, la autoestima, y el desempeño de calidad. ¡Siendo Pantera, siempre Pantera!
Como resultado, todos los alumnos desarrollarán y demostrarán:
P Pensamiento crítico y habilidades para resolución de problemas.
P Conciencia cultural y la aptitud para colaborar con grupos diversos.
P Habilidades técnicas aplicadas a los medios de comunicación y al manejo de información.
P Las habilidades efectivas de comunicación que incluyen escuchar, hablar y escribir.
P Creatividad e innovación.
P Liderazgo, motivación personal y habilidades organizativas obtenidas a través de su implementación
en la vida real y su participación en la comunidad.
P Adaptabilidad, responsabilidad y conducta ética.
P La aptitud para desenvolverse en una sociedad universal de trabajo y trascender su educación.
10 – 10 RULE
In an effort to reduce the number of interruptions PHS has adopted the 10-10 rule. The interruptions in class are to be during the first 10 minutes of class and the last 10 minutes of class only. All hall passes, phone calls, deliveries, all call bulletins, messages etc., fall under interruptions. We all need to insure all students have at least a 30 minute time block for teachers to teach and students to learn. Emergency situations will be considered on a case by case basis.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electronic signaling devices including but not limited to cell phones, IPods, MP3's, CD players, cameras, etc. are illegal to possess on a school campus (E.C. 48901.5). The use of electronic devices on campus is a privilege and if school rules are violated, students could permanently lose this privilege. Items confiscated will be returned at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday ONLY (parents as well as students). No exceptions!!! The school is not responsible for these items if they are lost or stolen on school campus. STUDENTS SHOULD LEAVE THESE ITEMS AT HOME! Please see page 1721 for further details and consequences regarding electronic devices violations.
Dress Code/Appearance
Porterville High School is a place where the best possible educational environment must be created and maintained. Appropriate dress and grooming are necessary to maintain order, provide a safe school environment, and promote discipline. The Board of Trustees encourages pupils to dress appropriately for school. The Board believes that pupils should be neatly and cleanly dressed. Dress or grooming that draws undue attention or detracts from the educational process is unacceptable. Please see page 18 for further details and consequences regarding dress code violations.
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ATTENDANCE
There is a high correlation between positive attendance and success in school and work. The school asks parents to give students the best opportunity to be successful by insisting that they attend regularly and by calling to clear absences immediately.
Auto Dialing System
Porterville High School utilizes an auto-dialing system to notify parents when a student has been marked absent by one or more teacher(s). When parents receive a phone call indicating that the student has been marked absent one or more periods, they should question the student. If the student indicates that he/she was in class all day, then the parent should instruct him/her to report to the Attendance Office before school to verify which instructor reported him/ her absent. He/She should then go to that teacher to clear the absence. Parents should contact school, or check ABI to verify absence was cleared.
Clearing Absences
When a students who has been absent returns to school, he/she shall present a satisfactory explanation verifying the reason for the absence. Absences shall be verified by the student's parent/guardian, other person having control of the minor, or the student if age 18 or older. (Education Code 46012; 5 CCR 306)
It is the student's responsibility to have absences cleared by parents by calling the Attendance Office on the day absent or the day returning to school. Please call 793-3490 or 793-3499 to clear absences with the Attendance Office. If the absence was lengthy, parent should give dates and reasons for each day of absence. If three or more days are due to illness, parents should provide a doctor's note, if possible. State law puts the responsibility on the parents to insist on daily attendance and to clear absences. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.
Absences must be cleared within 20 school days following an absence. Any absence not cleared within 20 school days will remain unexcused (as per Ed. Code).
The following methods may be used to verify student absences:
1. Written note, fax, email, or voice mail from parent/guardian or parent representative.
2. Conversation, in person or by telephone, between the verifying employee and the student's parent/guardian or parent representative. The employee shall subsequently record the following:
Name of student
Name of parent/guardian or parent representative
Name of verifying employee
Date(s) of absence
Reason for absence
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3. Visit to the student's home by the verifying employee, or any other reasonable method which establishes the fact that the student was absent for the reasons stated. The employee shall document the verification and include the information specified in item #2 above.
4. Physician's verification.
When excusing students for confidential medical services or verifying such appointments, district staff shall not ask the purpose of such appointments but may contact a medical office to confirm the time of the appointment.
When a student has had 14 absences in the school year for illness verified by methods listed in #1-3 above, any further absences for illness may be verified by a physician.
If a parent chooses to clear absences using a note, the parent is expected to sign a signature card and have it on file in the Attendance Office before the note will be accepted. The note must contain the following information:
current date
date of absence
reason for absence
time of absence (if not all day)
parent/ guardian signature
students first and last name (as
enrolled in school)
Students who falsify notes or phone calls will be assigned R.C. (Responsibility Center).
Excused Absences
The Compulsory Education Act (Education Code 48200) states it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to insure that the pupil attends school regularly. It is also the responsibility of the parent/ guardian to clear all absences that are excusable. Excused absences as per Ed. Code 482056010 are:
1. Personal illness (Education Code 48205)
2. Quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer (Education Code 48205)
(cf. 5112.2 - Exclusions from Attendance)
3. Medical, dental, optometrical, or chiropractic appointment (Education Code 48205)
4. Attendance at funeral services for a member of the immediate family, which shall be limited to one day if the service is conducted in California or three days if the service is conducted out of state (Education Code 48205)
Immediate family shall be defined as mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, spouse, son/son-in-law, daughter/daughter-in-law, brother, sister, or any relative living in the student's immediate household. (Education Code 45194, 48205)
5. Jury duty in the manner provided by law (Education Code 48205)
6. The illness or medical appointment during school hours of a child to whom the student is the custodial parent (Education Code 48205)
(cf. 5146 - Married/Pregnant/Parenting Students)
7. Upon advance written request by the parent/guardian and the approval of the principal or designee, justifiable personal reasons including, but not limited to: (Education Code 48205)
Appearance in court
Attendance at a funeral service
Observation of a holiday or ceremony of his/her religion
Attendance at religious retreats not to exceed four hours per semester
Attendance at an employment conference
Attendance at an educational conference offered by a nonprofit organization on the legislative or judicial process
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8. Service as a member of a precinct board for an election pursuant to Elections Code 12302 (Education Code 48205)
(cf. 6142.3 - Civic Education)
9. To spend time with his/her immediate family member who is an active duty member of the uniformed services, as defined in Education Code 49701, and has been called to duty for deployment to a combat zone or a combat support position or is on leave from or has immediately returned from such deployment (Education Code 48205)
(cf. 6173.2 - Education of Children of Military Families)
10. Participation in religious exercises or to receive moral and religious instruction in accordance with district policy: (Education Code 46014)
a. In such instances, the student shall attend at least the minimum school day.
b. The student shall be excused for this purpose on no more than four days per school month.
(cf. 6141.2 - Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs)
student illness or injury
quarantine under a county or city
health official
medical, dental, optometrist, or
chiropractic appointment
attend the funeral service of an
immediate family member
one day in California
three days out of state
Other Warranted Absences
As per Ed. Code 48205, a pupil shall be cleared (non-excused, non-truant) for justifiable personal reasons, including but not limited to, an appearance in court, observance of a holiday or ceremony of his or her religion, attendance at a religious retreat, college visitation, or an employment conference. A pupil absent from school under this section shall be allowed to complete all assignments and tests, which can be reasonably provided for by his or her teachers.