MVH Student Handbook 18_19

Student/Parent Handbook

2018-19

Mar Vista High School
505 Elm Avenue

Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5700

http://mvh.sweetwaterschools.org

Table of Contents

Mission Statement …………………………………………………………………. 1

Bell Schedule……………………………………………………………………. 2

Dates To Remember….……………….………………………………………... 3

Administration………………………………………………………………….. 4

Staff Directory ……………………………………………………………………. 5

Expectations and Consequences…………………………………………………. 6

Prohibited Items/Electronic Device Policy………………………………………. 7
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…Dr…ess…G…ui…del…in…es ……………………………………………………………………………………….………………… 10-11
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Attendance Policy……………………..…………………………………………

Tardy Policy ……………………………………………………………………. 12

ASB.……………………………………………………………………………… 13
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Laptops…………………..………………………………………………………… 15
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Counseling………………………………………………………………………………

Advanced Placement…………………………………………………………….. 16-17

A-G & Graduation Requirements…………………………………………......... 18

Meal Program ……………………………………………………………………. 19

Mar Vista High School

Mission Statement

Mar Vista High: We’re here for each other.
A coastal community honoring equity, integrity and hard work where

we learn to love and love to learn.

The mission of Mar Vista High, a school in which the unique character of an
international coastal community flows into an ocean of opportunities, is to educate all
students to embark on the wide seas of post-graduation choices through systems of
learning distinguished by:

• A climate of inspiration nurtured by relationships built on respect, trust,
communication and collaboration

• Meaningful engagement in standards-based curriculum and instruction
• A comprehensive, embedded network of student support
• A safe and secure environment
• Development of critical thinking
• Access to current technology and training
• A focus on individualized goal-setting and reflective planning
• Increasing global and environmental stewardship
• Community and familial partnerships

Mar Vista High School

Bell Schedules

MAR VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

BELL SCHEDULE 2018-2019

BLOCK FULL DAY

Period 0 6:30 - 7:25 Period 0 6:30 - 7:25
Period 1 / 2 7:30 - 9:20 Period 1 7:30 - 8:30
Break 9:20 - 9:30 Period 2 8:35 - 9:40
Period 3 / 4 9:35 - 11:25 Break 9:40 - 9:50
Advisory 11:30 - 12:05 Period 3 9:55 - 10:55
Lunch 12:10 - 12:40 Period 4 11:00 - 12:00
Period 5 / 6 12:45 - 2:35 Lunch 12:05 - 12:35
Period 7 2:40 - 3:35 Period 5 12:40 - 1:35
Period 6 1:40 - 2:35
GREEN schedule: Per. 1, 3, 5 (ODDS) Period 7 2:40 - 3:35
GOLD schedule: Per. 2, 4, 6 (EVENS)
Period 0 7:25
Period 1 ASSEMBLY DAY 8:20
Period 2 9:15
MINIMUM DAY Assembly 6:30 - 10:10
6:30 Break 10:20
Period 0 7:30 - 7:25 Period 3 7:30 - 11:15
Period 1 8:10 - 8:05 Period 4 12:10
Period 2 8:50 - 8:45 Lunch 8:25 - 12:45
Period 3 9:35 - 9:30 Period 5 1:40
Period 4 10:15 - 10:10 Period 6 9:15 - 2:35
Period 5 10:55 - 10:50 Period 7 3:35
Period 6 11:35 - 11:30 10:10 -
Lunch - 12:05 Per. 1/3/5 9:35
Lunch 10:25 - 10:10
Per. 2/4/6 12:15
11:20 -
8:25
12:15 - 9:10
10:00
12:50 - 10:10
11:00
1:45 - 11:45
12:30
PLC DAY 2:40 - 1:05
7:30 1:50
Period 0 8:30 - 8:25 FINAL EXAM 2:35
Period 1 9:24 - 9:19 Day 1: Periods 1 & 2
Period 2 10:18 - 10:18 Day 2: Periods 3 & 4
Break - 11:28 Day 3: Periods 5 & 6
Period 3 10:33 - 11:21
Period 4 11:26 - 12:14 7:30 -
Lunch 12:19 - 12:49 9:40 -
Period 5 12:54 - 1:42 10:15 -
Period 6 1:47 - 2:35

PLC / Assembly

SBAC Period 0 7:30 -
6:30 Period 1
Period 0 7:30 - 7:25 Assembly 8:30 -
Period 1/2 9:32 - 9:32 Break
Break 9:47 - 9:42 Period 2 9:10 -
Period 3/4 11:59 - 11:54 Period 3
Lunch 12:34 - 12:29 Period 4 10:00 -
Period 5/6 2:40 - 2:35 Lunch
Period 7 - 3:35 Period 5 10:15 -
Period 6
11:05 -

11:50 -

12:35 -

1:10 -
1:55

SITE OFFICE HOURS 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mar Vista High School STUDENT HOURS 7:30 AM - 2:35 PM

DRAFT 2018/2019 Dates to Remember
***TEACHER DUTY HOURS 7:25 AM - 2:40 PM***

STUDENT ORIENTATION LEGAL HOLIDAYS (SCHOOLS CLOSED)

SEMESTER 1 ASB / Link Crew Orientations SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
July 16 & 17, 2018 Gear Up-Seniors, Juniors, Freshmen (A-L), Learning Ctr.
July 16, 2018 Gear Up-Sophomores, Freshman (M-Z), Learning Ctr September 3, 2018 Labor Day January 21, 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King
July 17, 2018
Sept. 24 - Oct. 5, 2018 Fall Break February 15, 2019 Lincoln Day

November 12, 2018 Veterans Day February 18, 2019 Washington Day

Nov. 19 - 23, 2018 Thanksgiving Day / Break Mar 25 - Apr 5, 2019 Spring Break

Dec. 24 - Jan 22, 2019 Winter Break May 27, 2019 Memorial Day

SHORTENED DAY / PLC DAYS

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER

August 1, 2018 PLC & ASSEMBLY January 30, 2019 PLC & ASSEMBLY SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

August 15, 2018 PLC February 6, 2019 PLC July 23, 2018 First Day of School Jan. 14 & 15, 2019 Staff Development (No Students)

August 22, 2018 PLC February 27, 2019 PLC August 1, 2018 Aloha Assembly January 16, 2018 School Resumes (Students Return)

August 29, 2018 PLC & ASSEMBLY March 6, 2019 PLC August 3, 2018 Aloha Dance January 30, 2019 Winter Sports Assembly

September 12, 2018 PLC March 20, 2019 PLC August 9, 2018 Open House January 31, 2019 Lockdown & Evacuation Drill

October 17, 2018 PLC & ASSEMBLY April 24, 2019 PLC & ASSEMBLY August 16, 2018 Lockdown & Evacuation Drill TBD Principal's Honor Roll Celebration

October 24, 2018 PSAT / PLC May 15, 2019 PLC August 23, 2018 Secure Campus Drill February 7, 2019 Secure Campus Drill

November 7, 2018 PLC May 22, 2019 PLC & ASSEMBLY August 29, 2018 Homecoming Formal AssemblAypril 24, 2019 Spring Sports Assembly

December 5, 2018 PLC September 7, 2018 Pep Homecoming Assembly May 7, 2019 Day of the Teacher

September 7, 2018 Homcoming Game May 22, 2019 Senior Farewell Assembly

September 8, 2018 Homecoming Dance May 23, 2019 Senior Scholarship Ceremony

TESTING DATES / WINDOWS September 13, 2018 Clear Room Drill June 4, 2019 Athletic Awards Ceremony

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Sept. 24 - Oct. 9, 2018 Fall Break Extended Days June 5, 2019 Graduation Rehearsal

TBD Fall PT's TBD Fitnessgram Oct. 8 & 9, 2018 Staff Development (no studenJtsu)ne 6, 2019 Graduation Ceremony

October 24, 2018 PSAT TBD Spring PT's October 10, 2018 School resumes - students retJuurne 7, 2019 Last Day of School

December 18, 2018 Final Exams Per 1 & 2 April 9 - April 19, 201S9BAC Window October 17, 2018 Fall Sports Assembly

December 19, 2018 Final Exams Per 3 & 4 May 1 - May 10, 2019AP Testing October 18, 2018 Drill (The Great CA Shakeout)

December 20, 2018 Final Exams Per 5 & 6 May 29, 2019 Senior Finals 1/3/5 Dec. 24 - Jan 11, 2019 Winter Break

May 30, 2019 Senior Finals 2/4/6

June 4, 2019 Final Exams Per 1 & 2 FAC MEETINGS

June 5, 2019 Final Exams Per 3 & 4 SEMESTER 1 January 16, 2019 SEMESTER 2
February 6, 2019
June 6, 2019 Final Exams Per 5 & 6 July 25, 2018 TBD March 6, 2019
April 10, 2019
August 1, 2018 May 1, 2019

SENIOR ACTIVITIES September 5, 2018

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 October 10, 2018
Senior Clearences
May 23, 2019 Sr Scholarship CeremonMyay 31, 2019 CSF Breakfast November 7, 2018
Athletics Awards Ceremony
May 24, 2019 Senior Farewell AssembJluyne 1, 2019 Graduation Rehearsal December 5, 2018
Graduation Ceremony
May 26, 2019 Prom June 4, 2019

May 31, 2019 Senior Final Grades June 5, 2019 FACULTY MEETINGS

TBD Grad Night June 6, 2019 SEMESTER 1 January 23, 2019 SEMESTER 2
August 8, 2018 February 13, 2019
GRADE DAYS SEMESTER 2 September 12, 2018 March 13, 2019
SEMESTER 1 PR3 (Progress Report) October 17, 2018 April 17, 2019
September 7, 2018 PR1 (Progress Report) March 1, 2019 PR4 (Progress Report) November 14, 2018 May 8, 2019
November 2, 2018 PR2 (Progress Report) April 26, 2019 Sem 1 Final Grades December 12, 2018
December 21, 2018 Sem 1 Final Grades June 7, 2019

CLASSIFIED ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) MEETINGS

MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 August 1, 2018 January 16, 2019

August 10, 2018 Day after Open House May 10, 2019 Staff Appreciation Day September 5, 2018 February 6, 2019

December 21, 2018 Last day of 1st SemesteJrune 7, 2019 Last Day of School October 10, 2018 March 6, 2019

December 5, 2018 May 1, 2019

Mar Vista High School

Administration

Main Phone (619) 628-5700 FAX (619) 424-6232

Principal
Richard Carreon
[email protected]
(619) 628-5708

Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal ASB Assistant Principal
Ruben Baeza
Chris Miller Savannah Sturges Jessica Neamon

Ruben Baeza (A-GI) Administrative Team Contact Information
Chris Miller (GO-ON) (619) 628-5703 [email protected]
Savannah Sturges (OP-Z) (619) 628-5706 [email protected]
Jessica Neamon (ASB) (619) 628-5742 [email protected]
(619) 628-5751 [email protected]

Principal’s Assistant Principal’s ASB Technician
Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Assistant
Sandra Angeli Addy Preciado Ethan Charles
(619)628-5708 (619)628-5705 (619)628-5752

Mar Vista High School

Staff Directory

Counselors Phone Others Phone
628-5750
Sonia Bringas A-BY 628-5724 ASB Main 628-5752
628-5769
Lizzette Torres-Mathews CA-GOMEZ 628-5722 ASB Financial Tech/ Ethan Charles 628-5759
628-5864
Alex Conner GON-MAR 628-5727 ASSETS/ Thomas Dunn 628-5831
628-5772
Reem Rame MAS-RI 628-5723 Athletic Director- Tyler Arciaga 628-5767
628-5717
Edrey Ledezma RO-Z 628-5726 Attendance Coordinator/Amber Dunnagan 628-5702
628-5782 628-5758
Miguel Amaral L.Center AVID/ Filemon Jara 628-5747
628-5716
Administrative Assistants BAND/ Maren Glover 628-5848
628-5748
Sandra Angeli Principal Secretary 628-5708 Boys PE 628-5779
628-5739
Samantha Barba Principal office/Reception 628-5709 Cafeteria/ Monica Rebolloso 628-5759
628-5768
David Del Rio Reception 628-5714 Categorical/ Parent Center - Jessica Neamon 628-8002
628-5780
Vince Lopez Attendance Tech 628-5715 Community Realations Facilitator-Yadira Marroquin 628-5785
628-5787
Ethan Charles ASB Tech 628-5752 Computer Lab 628-5859
628-5856
Veronica Sanchez LC Sec. 628-5785 Conference Room 628-5872

Hilda Lazcano Registrar 628-5725 EDD Classroom - Room 304 Patricia Jones
Noemi Carranza 628-5720
Addy Preciado Counseling Secretary 628-5705 Deputy SRO/ Deputy Gardea
Rosa Cadena
AP Secretary 628-5732 Drama- Rhys Green
Library Tech
Office Asst. II-Copy Room 628-5733 Faculty Lounge
Anita Dahler

Others Phone Football Complex/ Tyler Arciaga
Library- Angelina Caballero 628-5731 Girls PE- Marilyn Floyd
Dance Room/ Daniel Topete- Folklorico
Marine Science/John Ashley 628-5802
Maritime/ Rick Nichols 628-5734 Learning Center/ Main
L. Center Veronica Sanchez
NJROTC/ Commander Hatfield /CELL:993-1451 628-5762 L. Center / Alain Chevalier
Nurse/ Kelly Debenham 628-5711 L.Center/ Dan Woodard

Pool/ Oswaldo Navarro/ Susan Czerwiec 628-5760 L. Center/ Paula Goleta

Principal's Conference Room 628-5792 L. Center/ Anabel Moreno Inst. Assistant

Psychologist/ Adrienne Cornish 628-5719

IEP Room 306 628-5766

ROP/ Rick Nichols Fire Science 628-5734

ROP/ Mr. Hipwell CTE Business Tech 628-5827

SAC/ Griselda Tapia 601 628-5776

SED - Joel Vizcara 602 628-5777

Speech Therapist/ Szilvi McKinney 628-5721

Student Facilitator / Hugo Martinez 628-5712

Testing Center / Dulce Otero 628-5718

Yearbook / Godoy (RM 804) 628-5790

Video Production Class/ Alejandro Ramirez 628-8201

Xerox Room- Anita Dahler 628-5733

Mar Vista High School

Expectations and Consequences

At Mar Vista High School our goal is to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment free from disruption and
distractions. Our focus is on using restorative practices inside and outside of the classroom to encourage personal
responsibility and reparation of harm. Our staff will always aim to reduce disruptive behavior using classroom
management strategies and resolve conflicts through a lens of equity, compassion and understanding. Our
expectations for behavior are high as our focus is on academic achievement.

Student Expectation Undesired Behavior Possible Consequences

Students respect one another Bullying- Ongoing Verbal or Physical attack Restorative conference, Suspension,
and accept differences. on a person recommendation for Expulsion, transfer,
notify law enforcement, referral for outside
Students maintain and safe and Drugs or Alcohol-In possession or under the counseling services
healthy lifestyle that enables influence of any intoxicant at school or a Restorative conference, Suspension, referral
learning. school related activity to counseling, law enforcement, referral to
Students help maintain a safe Weapons- Bringing or brandishing a weapon outside counseling or rehab services
and secure school environment at school Restorative conference, Suspension,
Students remain present and Cell Phones-Cell phone use in class expulsion, notify law enforcement
engaged in their learning Restorative conference, Saturday School,
Damage School Property-Damaging or Confiscate phone (parents must pick up
Students respect school graffiti school property or private property phone), detention
property Restorative conference, Saturday school,
Defiance/disrespect-Refusal to obey suspension, notify law enforcement,
Students are expected to reasonable requests made by adults or using detention, campus beautification
follow reasonable requests of disrespectful communication. Restorative Conference, Suspension,
adults and interact respectfully Saturday School, Detention
in and out of the classroom. Disruption- Behavior that causes a disruption
Students help maintain a of campus activities or Restorative Conference, Suspension,
positive learning environment. Sale of illegal or unauthorized items- Sales Saturday School, Detention
Student comply with local of any kind are prohibited on campus, Restorative conference, Saturday School,
state and federal laws particularly the sale of illegal/controlled Confiscate phone (parents must pick up
substances phone), detention
Students resolve conflict Fighting-Two or more people involved in
without violence and with the mutual combat on or off campus Restorative conference, Suspension,
assistance of an adult if expulsion, notify law enforcement
needed. Truancy/Excessive Absences-Absence
Student attend school every without parent excuse Parent Conference, Saturday School,
day to maximize their learning Sexual Harassment- Harassment involving Pre/Sarb contract, detention
Students treat others with unwanted sexual advances or remarks Restorative conference, Suspension,
respect and respect boundaries. Theft/Cheating-Stealing or cheating expulsion, notify law enforcement
Students demonstrate integrity Restorative Conference, Saturday School,
Detention, Negative impact on grade

Mar Vista High School

Prohibited Items/Electronic Device Policy

There are many items available that can be disruptive in a school setting. While many items are appropriate at home, beach,
etc., they can be disruptive in a classroom, or in the lunch area, where hundreds of students congregate, and can often prove
to be a safety hazard in these circumstances. They can also be subject to theft and/or vandalism. The list of prohibited items,
below, is not all-inclusive and will change as new and different products become available in our society. The following
items are prohibited for use on school premises:

• Scooters • roller blades • shoes with wheels • squirt guns • water balloons • walkie-talkies • video cameras
• portable audio speakers • skateboards/bicycles •alcohol• drugs • tobacco products • paraphernalia • lighters •
noisemakers • firecrackers • capguns • incendiary devices • Weapons (real or imitation) • laser pointers

Skateboards

Skateboarding while on school grounds is prohibited at all times. There are safety and liability concerns as well potential
damage to school benches and property. Though bringing skateboards to campus as a means of transportation is not
prohibited, it is not advised. If confiscated, a skateboard will not be returned on the same day unless a parent or guardian
comes to pick it up. Repeat offenders will have it confiscated for longer periods and may be prohibited from bringing it to
school for the remainder of the school year.

Cell Phones & Electronic Devices

The use of listening or recording devices by any person, including students, in any classroom without prior consent
of the teacher and principal is prohibited by Sweetwater District policy.

Students may bring cell phones to school at their own risk. However, they must not disrupt any classroom and are
not to be in use during instructional time other than for instructional purposes. Any instructional use of cell phones
or electronic devices must be at the specific request of the classroom teacher. Outside of that circumstance, cell
phones must be completely turned OFF while in the classroom. Cell phones on vibrate while in the classroom are
not acceptable.

If students fail to comply with this policy and correct cell phone etiquette in the classroom, teachers may confiscate the
device and turn it in to the Assistant Principals' office with a referral about the infraction. Parents will be notified to pick up
the electronic device in the Assistant Principals' Office. If the problem persists, student will have disciplinary consequences.

MVH or SUHSD is not responsible for any lost or stolen electronic devices. We advise parents and students that while
a cell phone might be a necessity, all other devices: IPODs, MP3, Cameras, gaming devices, etc. are not needed as part of
our educational program. If these expensive items are brought, please be aware that they have a high probability of being
stolen or lost.

*Mar Vista High School is not responsible for lost or stolen items, including but not limited to cell phones.

MARINER DRESS CODE

“The Board of Trustees of the Sweetwater Union High School District desire to keep the district schools and
students free from the threats of harmful influence of any groups or gangs which advocate drug use or
disruptive behavior. The Board, therefore prohibits the wearing, use, possession, distribution, display of,
presence of any apparel, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign, accessory, notebook or manner of grooming
which by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark or any other attribute, is recognized as or denotes
membership or affiliation with any gang.” (SUHSD Policy #5150)

The following types of dress may create a safety hazard or disrupt the educational process at
Mar Vista High School and are prohibited:

1. No clothing or accessories that advocate or advertise the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, foul language, graffiti,
any acts that are illegal or obscene, or deemed to be disruptive to the school environment.

2. No jewelry or other accessories that are a safety hazard such as chains, studded bracelets or necklaces, rings with
protruding objects, or large belt buckles.

3. No ribbed tank undershirts of any color (tops designed to be worn under shirts) worn alone, muscle shirts.
4. No short skirts or short shorts. Skirts and shorts must be an appropriate length (discretion of an administrator).
5. No oversized or sagging pants. Pants must be the appropriate size and belted at the waist. Underwear/boxer or

athletic shorts should not be seen.
6. No strapless, backless, spaghetti straps, tube tops/halter tops, low cut (showing excessive cleavage), see-through

blouses, and swimming suits. All clothing must effectively cover the midriff (hem of the shirt/top must overlap
the waistband of bottoms at all times).
7. No pajamas (unless designated by ASB and approved by administration for a spirit day), house shoes or house
slippers.
8. No attire known to be potentially gang-affiliated including sports teams, both professional and non-professional
is allowed. New trends in gang attire are subject to administrative review with School Resource Officer
consultation.
9. No shear clothing (ie: yoga pants, see through tops without appropriate-length tank or undershirt)
10. No jeans or pants that do not thoroughly cover thighs (ie: distressed jeans that have the large holes on the upper
thigh).
11. No visible undergarments allowed. Sleeveless clothing must be an appropriate size around the arm and not
reveal one’s underwear through arm holes.
12. No graffiti on notebooks, books, backpacks (because they create distractions inappropriate to the learning
environment)
13. No costumes and/or masks that conceal one’s identity.

Students who are found in violation of the dress code, may be taken to the AP office and given the option to
wear a loaner garment or call home to have a family member bring them appropriate attire from home.
Subsequent violations will result in detentions, Saturday School, parent conferences etc.

Mar Vista High School

Attendance

Chronic Absence: It’s About Lost Instructional Time, Not Whether
Absences are Excused or Unexcused

Chronic absence is a powerful predictor of achievement because it measures the amount of
instructional time a student has missed over the course of the school year.

Research findings have documented the positive relationship between time and learning. Instructional
quality and other factors are important, but this finding is clear: more time spent by students in
intentional learning environments means more learning.

Commitments you can make as a student:

 I will make attending school every day a priority.

 I will keep track of my attendance and absences.

 I will set my alarm clock for a.m.

 I will attend school every day unless I’m truly sick with a temperature of 100 degrees or more.

 I will find a relative, friend or neighbor who can take me to school if I miss my bus.

 If I am absent, I will contact my teachers to find out what I missed.

 I will set up medical and dental appointments for weekdays after school. If I must make a medical appointment

during the school day, I will try to attend school for the majority of the day.

 When I am struggling with a challenge that is keeping me from school I will confide in an adult at school and seek

help.

Protocols for Reporting an Absence

1. Students and parents are responsible for school attendance. Excessive absences may result in loss of credit
and/or grades. Absences should be cleared no later than 10 days after the absence. A doctor's note will
be required if a student reaches 3 excused or unexcused absences per semester. Any exceptions will
be reviewed by the administration for approval.

2. Students may be excused from school for the following reasons: -
a) Personal Illness
b) Quarantine by county or city health officer
c) Appointments for medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic services
d) Participation in religious instruction OT exercises in accordance with District Board Policy 6114 and
Administrative Regulation 6114.2.1
e) Attendance at funeral services for a member of the immediate family. One (1) day if in California, three (3)
days if out-of-state.

Upon written request of the parent/guardian/caregiver, a student’s absence may be excused
for the following reasons:

a) Appearance in court
b) Observation of holiday as ceremony of his/her religion
c) Employment interview or conference
d) Other reasons requested in writing by the parent/guardian/caregiver and considered legitimate by the

principal or his/her designee.

3. Saturday School for Attendance: While attending Saturday School, students must work on core academic
work, assigned by a teacher in class, in English, Math, Science, or Social Science. Teachers do not
create specific assignments for Saturday School. Students must work on making up missed
assignments, work on current assigned work given in class, study for a specific assignment or test, etc. It
is the student's responsibility to bring the assignment, any textbooks or needed supplies, and/or
directions/guidelines provided by the teacher.

4. Make-Up work due to an Excused Absence (SUHSD Regulation No. 5112.1)
a) Teachers are responsible for providing students the opportunity to make up work missed during
excused absences. They may, but are not required to, provide the opportunity to for truant students
to make up work.
b) Students shall be permitted to complete all assignments and tests missed during excused absences,
and upon satisfactory completion, shall be given full credit for their work.
c) The teacher shall determine what assignments and/or tests the student shall make up and in what
period of time the student shall complete such assignments.
d) Tests and assignments shall be reasonably equivalent to, but not necessarily identical to, tests and
assignments that the student missed during his/her absence.
e) Students must request an assignment within two (2) days following return from absence.

f) Assignments must be completed within a period of time equal to the length of absence. Any
exceptions to the submission of make-up work are at the discretion of the teacher.

QUESTIONS ABOUT ATTENDANCE?

Amber Dunnagan, Attendance Coordinator (619) 628-5864 [email protected]

Vince Lopez, Attendance Technician (619) 628- 5715 [email protected]

Tardy Policy
The likelihood of success in learning is strongly linked to strong participation in school programs
which is linked to arriving on time. It is important for students to develop habits of arriving on time at
an early age.

Regular Routines are Important
 Have a set time to go bed
 Go to bed at the same time every night
 Set an alarm for the same time every morning
 Have a routine when you get home: homework, exercise, family time, relaxing time, bed time.
 Limited electronic use one hour before bed
 Keep and charge electronics in a communal space, do not bring them to bed.
 Find a buddy to carpool or walk to school withy who will keep you on time
 Identify neighbors or family members that can assist in bringing you to school

Vista High School

ASB

ASB Cards are available year round in the ASB Office. For $20 you get ALL of the following:
 FREE Class T- Shirt ($12 to Purchase without ASB Card)
 FREE Admission to all HOME Regular Season Varsity Football Games ($18 Value)
 FREE Admission to all HOME Regular Season Boys & Girls Basketball Games ($72

Value)
That’s $102.00 worth of merchandise and game admissions for only $20.00!

All ASB Card Sales directly fund MVH Athletics and other Extra-Curricular activities that

benefit YOU as a Mariner.

Sweetwater Union High School District Athletics Calendar

Fall Winter Spring

Football Girls' and Boys' Soccer Girls' and Boys' Lacrosse
Cross Country Girls'/Boys’ Basketball Softball
Girls' Volleyball Girls'/Boys’ Wrestling Baseball

Girls' Tennis Girls' Waterpolo Boys' Tennis

Boys' Waterpolo Competitive Cheer Track and Field
Non-Competitive Cheer Roller Hockey Boys' Volleyball

Girls' Golf Stunt Cheer

Gymnastics
Girls’/Boy’s Swim and

Dive

Mar Vista High School

Non Privileged List

At MVH, our goal is for you to receive a quality education in order to maximize your potential

opportunities for the future. In order to participate in school events and privileges like dances, grad

night and other incentives/activities we expect students to maintain the following:
 2.0 GPA in scholarship and citizenship reviewed at each grading period.
 Less than unexcused 6 absences a semester or 2 a grading period (Includes period absences).
 Less than 10 tardies a grading period.
 In good standing with the ASB and library
 Serious discipline incident prior to a school event.

The non-privileged list is generated and reviewed by school administration every grading period. Students
who do not meet the criteria above at a grading period are considered to be on the “Non Privileged List”

and are therefore ineligible to participate in ASB activities. Once a student can demonstrate they met the

criteria above, they can be removed from the non-privilege list with approval from an Assistant Principal.

Mar Vista High School

Laptops

Laptops are a powerful tool that can enhance learning. Our teachers have worked hard to create engaging
lessons that prepare students for 21st century technology skills. All students are expected to receive and utilize a
laptop. Students without laptops still may be expected to submit work electronically. Accommodations may be
made on a case by case basis based on student need resulting from a parent conference with the Assistant
Principal and the teacher.

Sports Clearance Instructions for Students

All incoming and returning student-‐athletes are REQUIRED to have athletic
physical and online consents completed as part of the clearance process. Here are
the basic steps to follow when registering your athlete for the first time:

 Start your registration process by going to your school clearance domain:
o marvistamariners.com

 Create an account: Now begin creating your account by clicking the
“Create An Account” button. After filling in the required information the system
will automatically log you in and you will be required to accept the terms of use.

 Add a new athlete: The next step is to add an athlete. You can do so by clicking
the “My Athletes” tab on the left-‐hand side of the page or by clicking “Add
Athlete” underneath the “My Athletes” tab. This only needs to be done once
during your athlete's entire career at a school. The information entered here
will carry over from year to year. This information includes your athlete's
contact information and medical information.

 The athlete's profile: After you've created your athlete, you will be brought to
their Profile page. This page is a summary of their info and involvement.

 Register for a sport: Click “+ Register For A Sport” to begin registration, you will
be asked to choose which sport your athlete is registering for.

 Your registration checklist: This page shows the status of your athlete's
registration. You will be asked to complete several steps to complete
registration including agreeing to consent forms and other documents.

 Reminder: Physical documents should be completed by the parents and
returned to your athletic department or ASB office. If you do not have a physical
document, check with your ASB office or athletic department.

 NEXT STEPS ARE VERY IMPORTANT
 After completing your registration, you must print your athlete profile, sign, and

return the form (with your physical) to school.

COUNSELING CENTER

Welcome Students and Parents!
Students at Mar Vista High School are assigned to a counselor based on the last name. Personal information shared with a
counselor is by law confidential and cannot be shared with anyone else without the students’ authorization. The only exception
is if yours or someone else’s health, safety or welfare is in danger.

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Friday
7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Phone (619) 628-5720
Fax: (619) 424-8998

Counseling Center Staff:

Ms.Bringas (A-BY)
Email: [email protected]

Ms. Torres-Mathews(CA-GOMEZ)
Email: [email protected]

Mr. Conner (GON-MAR)
Email: [email protected]

Ms. Rame(MAS-RI)
Email: [email protected]

Ms.Ledesma (RO-Z )
Scholarships Coordinator
Email: [email protected]

Mr. Amaral
Learning Center
Email: [email protected]

Ms. Carranza
Counseling Center Secretary
Email: [email protected]

Transcript Request Ms. Lazcano
School Registrar
Email: [email protected] 619-628-5725

Mar Vista High School

Advanced Placement Program

Mar Vista High School
offers rigorous Advanced
Placement courses, available
to all students. Students in
AP course typically take the
AP exam for college credit.
The benefits of taking AP
classes include:

 Saving money for college COLLEGES GRANT UNITS TO STUDENTS WHO PASS
THE AP EXAM

 College and Career Readiness PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE RIGOROUS
COURSES IN COLLEGE

 Challenge AP COURSES ARE CHALLENGING. TAKING AND PASSING THE
EXAM AFFIRMS A STUDENT'S HARD WORK ALL YEAR LONG.

COMPUTER COMPUTER SCIENCE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGLISH
SCIENCE A PRINCIPALS SCIENCE LITERATURE
PHYSICS BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY ART HISTORY
STUDIO ART CALCULUS AB ENGLISH LANGUAGE CALCULUS BC
HUMAN WORLD HISTORY U.S. HISTORY U.S.
GEOGRPHY GOVERNMENT

*The cost of the AP exam is approximately $94. Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch
receive a reduction, paying only $5 for each AP exam. Every AP student is encouraged to turn
in a lunch application to see is they qualify for this fee reduction

Mar Vista High School

Advanced Placement Program

SUHSD received a grant from the
National Math and Science Initiative
(NMSI) to increase student achievement
in Math, Science and English.

Through this grant, our students have the
opportunity to attend free study sessions
offered by expert facilitators.

Students who attend study sessions and score a 3 or higher on the AP
may be eligible for $100 reward!

Study sessions take place on Saturdays at 7:30am-11:30am.

AP ENGLISH AP MATH & COMP SCIENCE AP SCIENCE

  10/20/2018  1/26/2019
 2/9/2019  2/23/2019
 10/13/2018  3/16/2019  4/13/2019
 2/2/2019
 3/2/2019 751 Otay Lakes Road  1925 Magdalena Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91913 Chula Vista, CA 91913


 505 Elm Avenue
Imperial Beach, CA 91932

More info and to register click here

Transportation is provided to students via school bus. The bus leaves MVH at
6:30am. Student must bring a permission slip to ride the bus.

Mar Vista High School

A-G Graduation Requirements

Mar Vista High School

Meal Program Application

Parents: Reasons why to complete and submit a Free and Reduced-Priced Meals
application:

1. Free breakfast and lunch
2. College application waivers
3. Waivers for exams:

a. SAT- College Admission
b. ACT - College Admission
c. AP – Advanced Placement

(College credit)
4. Funds to expand school

programs
5. Funds to purchase educational

supplies and materials

Students who take the SAT using a
test fee waiver can receive four
college application fee waivers.
Most colleges participate.

Log-in Meal Application Guide
2018-2019

Infinite Campus – Parent Portal

campusportal.sweetwaterschools.org

Log in: user name & password
At left menu -
Under FAMILY – click on “Applications & Forms”
Click on “Meal Benefits Application”
Create pin & enter Campus Portal Password
Begin Application

● Application Time: 30-45 min.
● District processing time: 1–2 hours

For assistance, please contact:
Yadira Solis Marroquin, Parent Resource Center(619)628-5758

[email protected]