Jump Start to Chief Life CLASS OF 2023

HIGH SCHOOL 101

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO SUCCEED IN HIGH SCHOOL

WHO’S WHO AT

SANTALUCES COMMUNITY

HIGH SCHOOL

Freshman Academy Leadership Team

9TH Grade AcademyPurpose of Freshman Academy

The purpose of the Freshman Academy is to ensure that freshman transition to high school is one that is successful and prepares student to be college and career ready.

Mission

Santaluces Community High School is committed to providing a world-class education with excellence and equity to empower each student to reach his or her highest potential and foster post-secondary success through rigorous instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and responsible citizenship.

Vision

Santaluces Community High School will thrive as a collaborative and multicultural community where education, character, and lifelong learning are valued and supported.

LINK CREW

Freshman Orientation &

Transition Program

▶ Team activities to build relationships with upperclassmen and Link Crew Members

▶ Weekly freshman mentor conferences

▶ Tutoring and goal setting

▶ Create lasting connections to help improve academic achievement

▶ Mentor/Parent Contact monthly to discuss the progression of your child

INCOMING FRESHMAN ACADEMIC

SCHEDULING

Typical 9th Grade Schedule:

1. English2. Math3. Science4. Reading (level 1 or 2 FSA), AVID and/or World

Cultural Geography5. HOPE or PE Elective/ Personal Fitness 6. Elective/Academy7. Elective

Schedules

▶ Procedure for request schedule change

▶ Fill out schedule change request

▶ 2 Reasons for schedule change:

▶ Student has already taken the course and it’s currently on schedule

▶ Concerns regarding course (Ex: Placed in regular courses, requesting Honors)

SANTALUCES HIGH SCHOOL

BELL SCHEDULE, ATTENDANCE

&DRESS CODE

POLICIES

Bell schedule

7 Period – Day Bell Schedule

Attendance

It is the philosophy of Santaluces High School that attendance is important to the learning of all students. Statistics show that students who are in

attendance have a higher success rate.

• Students are obligated to punctual and regular attendance• An absence must be explained (if a parent of the child knows

of the absence, failure to make such a report and explanation shall be evidence of the child’s being absent with the consent or connivance of the parent)

• Upon returning to school from an absence students will to the Main Office between 7:00 a.m. and 7:20 a.m.

• The student must present a note from a parent or legal guardian explaining the absence to the administrator or designee.

TARDY MONITORING SYSTEM

2019-2020 Dress Code

All students are expected to report on the first day of school in dress code. Any student out of compliance will be asked to change and will be subject to

disciplinary action.

• A student’s body must be covered from shoulder to kneecap, including chest, back and sides, while standing or sitting, with no visible undergarments.

• If a medical or religious reason prevents a student from adhering to the dress code policy, the student should notify an administrator before attending class.

What is NOT acceptable?• Any item worn that contains a lewd, offensive, obscene, racist, sexist or rude saying,

picture or slogan that promotes or denotes alcohol, drug use or gang affiliation. Under garments may not be seen either through, above or around clothing. Sleeveless, tank tops, jerseys, spaghetti strap shirts, halter tops, see through or sheer, off the shoulder, cropped tops, strapless or backless tops or dresses. Exposure of midriff, back, sides or cleavage. T-shirts or polo shirts with cut-off sleeves are not allowed. Wearing a jacket or other outerwear over inappropriate tops is not acceptable.

• Pants, shorts or skirts may not sag and must be fitted at the natural waistline so they will not fall down. Under garments may not be seen through, above or around clothing.

• Pajamas, lounge pants, yoga pants, jeggings, or leggings are not to be worn to school. Clothing with rips, tears, frays, or holes are not to be worn. Skin tight clothing is prohibited

• Slippers, cleats, shoes with abrasive soles or stiletto heels. Bare feet.• Hats, hoods, bandanas, athletic headbands or any type of head covering.

Sunglasses worn indoors or behind the head. Cell phones, visible ear plugs, picks, combs, hair rollers or curlers in hair, dangling belts. Chains of any type. Jewelry or clothing which may pose a safety hazard

SANTALUCES HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT IT

MEANS TO BE “CHIEF”

Universal Guidelines

All Settings Classroom Hallways Lunch Restrooms Extra Curricular

Confidence

Believe you can be successful!

*Raise your hand*Come to class with paper, pencil, book

*Hold your head up high

*Smile

*Seek out opportunities for positive interactions with others

*AIM *Present yourself with pride

High

Expectation

*Follow all school policies and be a role model for others

*Don’t settle for less than YOUR best grade

*Arrive on time to your classes, prepared

*Keep the café’ and courtyard clean

*Throw away trash

*Represent and promote yourself and your school with dignity and self respect

Integrity

*Keep your word*Report those who bully*Assist Others*Be Honest

*Complete your own work*Study and prepare for class

*Don’t block the hallways and doorways*Say “excuse me”

*Be honest about your purchases*Wait patiently to be served*Use YOUR PIN

*Wash hands, use soap every time

*Help Others

Empathy

USE APPROPRIATE AND RESPECTFUL VOICE LEVELS IN ALL SCHOOL SETTINGS

*Respect the diversity of the SCHS Community

*Be tolerant of the opinions and uniqueness of everyone

*Move directly to your class so that others can get to their destination

*Speak politely to café’ workers and supervision Be open to including others

*FLUSH *Be a good sport win or lose*Respect the feelings of others

Focus

*Follow directions the first time

*Check Edline regularly for grades

*Go where you need to be without stopping

*Budget time to eat, use the RR and be on time to class

*Take care of business and get to class

*Be respectful of presenters

Success

CONDUCT YOURSELF AS CHIEFS AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE SUCCESS!!!!!

Breakout Sessions▶ Session 1(Media Center): Technology, Transportation,

SIS, Student Conductor, Free and Reduced Lunch

▶ Session 2 (Little Theatre): High School and College Requirements/NCAA requirements

▶ Session 3 (Lecture Hall): AICE & AP courses, Industry Certifications

▶ Session 4 (Cafeteria): Freshman Survival

Breakout SessionsSession 1(Media Center): Technology: Students Last Name A through D

Session 2 (Little Theatre): High School and College Readiness Students Last Name E through J.

Session 3 (Lecture Hall): AICE/AP, Industry Certifications K through Q.

Session 4 (Cafeteria): Cafeteria Students with Last names beginning with R through Z

FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER

@ Prin_Robinson

FOLLOW Chiefs on Twitter

@ SantalucesHS

# BeChiefProud

GOOD LUCKCLASS OF 2023

Set your GOALS now!