WELCOME TO Desert Rose High School Adult Education

WELCOME TO Desert Rose High School & Adult Education Orientation 2015 -2016

High School Students - 550 Adult Students - 617

Class Starting and Ending Times & Lunch Period 1 - 8: 15 AM -10: 55 AM Lunch 10: 55 -11: 35 am Period 2 – 11: 35 AM - 2: 15 PM

Attendance

Who Must Attend School Ø Nevada State Law (NRS 392. 040) requires that ALL students between the ages of 7 -18 attend school for the entire time school day

Absent What to Do…. 617 Students Student must make arrangements with teachers in the form of notification, either by phone or note of any absence • Student who is absent five consecutive days from class must report to adult counselor • All missed work must be made up by the student •

Absent What to Do…. 550 Students • • • Students must have a doctor’s note or a signed note from your parent/guardian Notes must be turned in to Room 101 Attendance’s Office – not to your teachers- within 3 days of absences Notes will ONLY be accepted during lunch, before or after school.

Absent Notes Must Include • • Last & First name Student # Date of Note Dates of Absence Reason of Absences Phone Number Parent/Guardian signature

Sample Absent Note September 19, 2014 Please excuse John Smith, Grade 12 th Student # 123456, On September 17 - 18, 2014. He was home sick with a fever. Thank you Janet Smith (702) 123 -4567

Approved Absences • Approved absences must be that you were physically or mentally unable to attend school

Unapproved Absences • • • Sleeping in Alarm didn’t go off Missed the bus Car trouble Babysitting siblings

“SB 269” Ditch School Ditch your Licenses • On January 1, 2015 Nevada Senate Bill 269 (SB 269) law passed requiring students to attend school regularly in order to apply for and KEEP their driver’s licenses and learner’s permit.

TARDIES • 55 minutes late = absent • 3 tardies = 1 absent

What is Truancy? • STATE LAW –ALL UNAPPROVED ABSENCES ARE TRUANCIES

NO FOOLING AROUND Know that “playing around” can get you RPC!

Dress Code If you have to ask yourself. “ Is this against dress code”. . . IT PROBABLY IS! DON’T WEAR/DO IT!! DRESS CODE VIOLATION

The Big Four Dress Code Violations • SAGGING • HATS IN BUILDING AND CLASSROOM • RIPPED JEANS ABOVE KNEES WITH NO LEGGINGS. • TANK TOPS UNDER 3 INCHES

Dress Code • No Crop Tops • No Spaghetti Straps Ø All Tank Tops Must be at least 3 Inches wide • No tops that show your midriff-tops must be long/large enough to cover your body DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS!!

Dress Code • Leggings are not pants, they may be “layered under shirts or long shirts that are at least below the fingertips all the way around”. • Shorts must be finger-tip length. • No off the shoulder or see- through tops. No off the Shoulder! DRESS CODE- SHORTS! No Leggings

DRESS CODE Procedure and Progressive Discipline First Offense Report to Dean’s Office – Warning/Call Home (Change clothing, call home for clothing , or In-House) Second Offense Report to Dean’s Office (Change clothing, call home for clothing , or In-House) Third Offense Report to Dean’s Office (In-House) Fourth Offense Report to Dean’s Office (In-House)

Dress Code • All rips, tears/or frays jeans must be below knees or over leggings above knees. DRESS CODE VIOLATION!

Dress Code • NO MUSCLE SHIRTS ALLOWED FOR MEN!

DRESS CODE NO SAGGING!!!

Dress Code • No spiked or studded clothing/accessories • No large coats, hats, mittens or gloves in class

Dress Code NO HEADGEAR (DO-RAGS, SKULL CAPS, HOODIES, ECT) ALLOW IN CLASS OR BUILDING.

Dress Codes • NO bandanas of ANY color • NO gang–related attire of ANY kind • No slogans, advertising, illegal or violent conduct on shirts

Desert Rose Dress Code “Dress for Success” The school administration shall have the right to designate which styles of dress, fashion, fads, or appearance disrupt or detract from the educational program and may be a potential safety hazard (CCSD Regulation 5131)

ID BADGES • ALL STUDENTS MUST WEAR ID BADGE AROUND THEIR NECK AND MUST BE VISABLE ON CAMPUS. • Student will do one hour of community service if they do not have their id badge with them or pay $6. 00 for a new one. • Student can not be in class without their ID badge. • Student must surrender their ID badge to any CCSD employee when asked! • NO ID Badge, Report to Portable 1

Not Allowed at School • • • Game Systems Laser Pens IPod, ipads (except for educational purposes) Cameras Sharpies E-Cigarette

Cell Phones The use of personal communication devices, such as cell phones is prohibited in class unless the teacher gives you an assignment that requires the use of your cell phone. Teacher’s Discretion!

Cell Phones… Must remain off and put away during instructional time, UNLESS TEACHER GIVES YOU PERMISSION TO USE IN CLASS! There are NO excuses …. “I was just checking the time. ” “ It fell out of my pocket. ” “I was showing a picture to my friend. ” “I was using the calculator. ”

DESERT ROSE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS! • • Cell phones Ipods Ipads Ear buds Laptops E-Readers Book bags

Skateboards, Rollerblades, & Skates Must be in locker or Dean’s office when on campus

CONSEQENCES FOR MISBEHAVIOR Teacher & Dean Progressive Discipline Polices

DEAN’S OFFICE PROGESSIVE DISCIPLINE OPTIONS • In-House suspension • RPC • Suspension

Mandatory Expulsions • • • Arson Assault/Battery Drug - Distribution Immoral (sexual) conduct Weapons-use/possession Threating an C. C. S. D. Employee

BULLYING, CYBERBULLYING, HARRASSMENT AND/OR INTIMIDATION CCSD Policy: 5137 • Bullying is a deliberate or intentional behavior using words or actions intended to cause fear, intimidation, of harm. Bullying may be repeated behavior and involves an imbalance of power. The behavior may be motivated by an actual or perceived distinguishing characteristic, such as, but not limited to: age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identify, sexual orientation, physical attributes physical or mental ability or disability, and social economic or family status.

EXAMPLES OF BULLYING BEHAVIOR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Indirect (such as spreading cruel rumors, intimidation through gestures, social exclusion, or sending insulting messages or pictures) as defined by NRS 388. 122. Physical (such as assault, hitting, punching, kicking, theft, or threatening behavior). Power Imbalance- when someone takes power over someone else Punitive- aimed at hurting or punishing targeted individuals Repetitive- a repeated, even systematic act over time Verbal-Such as threatening or intimidating language, teasing, or name calling, or racist remarks.

Cyberbullying • Cyberbullying means bullying through the use of “electronic communication” means the communication of written, verbal, or pictorial information through electronic devices, including, but without limitations, telephones, cellular phones, computers, or any similar means of communication as defined by NRS 388. 123 and 388. 124.

Harassment • Harassment is a willful act which is written, verbal or physical, or a course of conduct that is not otherwise authorized by law and is highly offensive to a reasonable person. Harassment is intended to cause another person to suffer serious emotional distress; places a person in reasonable fear of harm or serious emotional distress; and/or creates an environment which is hostile to a pupil or employee as defined by NRS 388. 125

Intimidation • Intimidation is a willful act which is written, verbal, or physical, or a course of conduct that is not otherwise authorized by law and is highly offensive to a reasonable person. Intimidation poses a threat of immediate harm or actually inflicts harm to another person; places a person in reasonable fear of harm or serious emotional distress; or creates an environment which is hostile to a pupil or employee as defined by NRS 388. 129

Report bullying, cyberbullying, harassment and/or intimidation to your teacher, counselor or administrator. Report online at http: //ccsd. net/students/bully DO NOT RESPOND TO IT!

CONSEQUECES OF BULLYING, CYBERBULLYING, HARRASSMENT AND/OR INTIMIDATION RPC Suspension and/or Expulsion

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT DESERT ROSE • Follow the “hands off” policy The following behaviors are PROHIBITED: Slapping Punching Hitting Shoveling Wrestling Hair Pulling Pinching Flicking Play Fighting Pushing Kicking Tripping Karate Throwing Things Bullying

Back Packs & Large Purses • No Back packs allowed on campus • Students who bring a backpack on campus MUST check it into room 410 • If you have to bring a back pack on campus due to a special situation. Please see Mr. Merced in room 101 for a locker • Any purse larger then 10”X 10” must be check into room 406

ACCOUNTABILTY • YOU WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS IN SCHOOL! • YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR BEHAVIOR BUT, YOU CAN’T CHOOSE YOUR CONSEQUENCE!

Final Thought…. STAY OUT OF TROUBLE AND KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE!