MVH Student Handbook 19_20

Student Handbook

2019-20

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- SEMESTER I

Block Green Minimum Day PSAT
Block Gold
Start End August 9th – Day af t er Back t o School Night October 16th

Period Min. Period Start End Min. Period Start End Min.
2 3
NB 7:30 9:20 110 1 7:30 8:06 36 PSAT 7:30 8:00 30
4 9:20 9:30 10 36 Lunch
Study 9:35 11:25 110 2 8:11 8:47 36 8:00 12:00 240
Lunch 36
6 3 8:52 9:28 36 12:05 12:35 30
36
11:30 12:05 35 4 9:33 10:09 30
12:10 12:40 30
12:45 2:35 110 5 10:14 10:50

6 10:55 11:31

405 Lunch 11:36 12:06

Assembly Schedule PLC Day PLC-Assembly

July 26th- ALOHA Assembly 7/31, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, September 11th – Formal Homecoming Assembly
12/11

Period Start End Min. Period Start End Min. Period Start End Min.
1
2 7:30 8:17 47 PLC 7:30 8:30 60 PLC 7:30 8:30 60
Assembly 47 39
NB 8:22 9:09 65 1 8:30 9:19 49 1 8:30 9:09 40
3 10 60
4 9:09 10:14 49 2 9:24 10:14 50 2 9:14 9:54 10
Lunch 49 39
5 10:14 10:24 30 NB 10:14 10:24 10 As s embly 9:54 10:54 39
6 49 30
10:29 11:18 49 3 10:29 11:18 49 NB 10:54 11:04 39
39
11:23 12:12 4 11:23 12:12 49 3 11:09 11:48

12:17 12:47 Lunch 12:17 12:47 30 4 11:53 12:32

12:52 1:41 5 12:52 1:41 49 Lunch 12:37 1:07

1:46 2:35 6 1:46 2:35 49 5 1:12 1:51

6 1:56 2:35

Full Schedule Homecoming Assembly Minimum Assembly

7/22, 7/23, 7/24, 7/25, 9/3, 9/6, 10/11, 11/1, 11/12, SEPTEMBER 20th Pep Rally! October 31st – Halloween Assembly
11/15, 12/16
December 20th – Holiday Assembly

Period Start End Min. Period Start End Min. Period Start End Min.
1
1 7:30 8:30 60 2 7:30 8:16 46 1 7:30 7:58 28
Assembly 48 28
2 8:35 9:40 65 NB 8:21 9:09 75 2 8:03 8:31 28
3 10 60
NB 9:40 9:50 10 4 9:09 10:24 46 3 8:36 9:04 28
Lunch 46 28
3 9:55 10:55 60 5 10:24 10:34 30 Assembly 9:04 10:04 28
6 47 30
4 11:00 12:00 60 10:39 11:25 47 4 10:09 10:37

Lunch 12:05 12:35 30 11:30 12:16 5 10:42 11:10

5 12:40 1:35 55 12:21 12:51 6 11:15 11:43

6 1:40 2:35 55 12:56 1:43 Lunch 11:48 12:18

1:48 2:35

Mar Vista High School

Administration

SITE OFFICE HOURS 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mar Vista High School STUDENT HOURS 7:30 AM - 2:35 PM
July 15 DRAFT /2020 Dates to Remember

***TEACHER DUTY HOURS 7:25 AM - 2:40 PM***

PLC DAYS LEGAL HOLIDAYS (SCHOOLS CLOSED)

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

July 31, 2019 PLC January 29, 2020 PLC September 2, 2019 Labor Day January 20, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King

August 14, 2019 PLC February 5, 2020 PLC Sept. 23 - Oct. 4, Fall Break February 14, 2020 Lincoln Day

August 21, 2019 PLC February 26, 2020 PLC November 11, 2019 Veterans Day February 17, 2020 Washington Day

August 28, 2019 PLC March 11, 2020 PLC Nov. 25 - 29, Thanksgiving Day / Break Mar 23 - Apr 3, 2020Spring Break

September 11, 2019 PLC-ASSEMBLLY Aprl 8, 2020 PLC Dec. 23 - Jan 10, Winter Break May 25, 2020 Memorial Day

October 23, 2019 PLC April 29, 2020 PLC

October 30, 2019 PLC May 13, 2020 PLC SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER

November 6, 2019 PLC May 20, 2020 PLC & ASSEMBLY SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

November 20, 2019 PLC July 22, 2019 First Day of School Jan. 13 & 14, 2020 Staff Development (No Students)

December 4, 2019 PLC July 24, 2019 ALOHA Fest January 15, 2020 School Resumes (Students Return)

December 11, 2019 PLC July 26, 2019 ALOHA Movie Night January 30, 2020 Lockdown/Evac. Drill

July 30, 2019 Lockdown/Evac. Drill January 31, 2020 Future Mariner Day

TESTING DATES / WINDOWS August 6, 2019 Secure Campus Drill February 6, 2020 Secure Campus Drill

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 August 8, 2018 Back to School Night May 8, 2020 Day of the Teacher

TBD Fall PT's Feb. 1, 2020-TBA Fitnessgram September 19, 2019 Homecoming Game May 27, 2020 Senior Scholarship Night

October 16, 2019 PSAT April 13 - April 24, 2020SBAC Window September 21, 2019 Homecoming Dance June 1, 2020 Athletic Awards Ceremony

December 17, 2019 Final Exams Per 1 & 2 May 4 - May 15, 2020 AP Testing Sept. 23 - Oct. 8, 2018 Fall Break Extended Days June 3, 2020 Graduation Rehearsal

December 18, 2019 Final Exams Per 3 & 4 May 26, 2020 Senior Finals 1/3/5 Oct. 7 & 8, Staff Development (no students) June 4, 2020 Graduation Ceremony- 1PM

December 19, 2019 Final Exams Per 5 & 6 May 27, 2020 Senior Finals 2/4/6 October 9, 2019 School resumes (students return) June 7, 2019 Last Day of School

June 2, 2020 Final Exams Per 1 & 2 October 17, 2019 The Great CA Shakeout Drill

June 3, 2020 Final Exams Per 3 & 4 Dec. 23 - Jan 14, Winter Break Extended Days

June 4, 2020 Final Exams Per 5 & 6

FAC MEETINGS (afternoons) CAC MEETINGS (mornings)

GRADE DAYS SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 July 24, 2019 January 15, 2020 July 24, 2019 January 15, 2020

September 6, 2019 PR1 (Progress Report) February 28, 2020 PR3 (Progress Report) August 7, 2019 February 5, 2020 August 7, 2019 February 5, 2020

November 1, 2019 PR2 (Progress Report) April 24, 2020 PR4 (Progress Report) September 4, 2019 March 4, 2020 September 4, 2019 March 4, 2020

December 20, 2019 Sem 1 Final Grades June 5, 2020 Sem 2 Final Grades October 9, 2019 April 8, 2020 October 9, 2019 April 8, 2020

November 6, 2019 May 6, 2020 November 6, 2019 May 6, 2020

MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE December 4, 2019 December 4, 2019

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Staff Appreciation Day
August 9, 2018 Day after Open House May 8, 2020 Last Day of School MONTHY EVENT/FACILITY PLANNING MEETING

October 31st Fall Harvest Assembly June 5, 2020 Please attend a meeting for your event at least the month prior to your requested event. Please bring your completed Event Planning Guide with you.

December 21, 2018 Holiday Assembly SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

July 25, 2019 2:45- ASB January 21, 2020 2:45- ASB

ASSEMBLY DATES August 21, 2019 2:45- ASB February 26, 2020 2:45- ASB

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 September 18, 2019 2:45- ASB March 17, 2020 2:45- ASB

July 26, 2019 ALOHA January 24, 2020 Winter Sports/Clubs October 30, 2019 2:45- ASB April 22, 2020 2:45- ASB

September 11, 2019 Homecoming Court March 18, 2020 Spring Sports November 19, 2019 2:45- ASB May 19, 2020 2:45- ASB

September 20, 2019 Homecoming/Fall December 12, 2019 2:45- ASB

October 31, 2019 Halloween (minimum day)

December 20, 2019 Holiday (minimum day) ICC MEETING DATES -"The Fundraiser Approval Meetings"

Clubs must get approval for fundraisers at the meeting PRIOR to the fundraiser.

SSC MEETINGS EQUITY TASK FORCE MEETINGS SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 July 23, 2019 2:40- ASB January 28, 2020 Study Period- ASB

September 9, 2019 February 3, 2020 July 31, 2019 January 29, 2020 August 20, 2019 Study Period- ASB February 24, 2020 Study Period- ASB

October 14, 2019 March 2, 2020 August 28, 2019 February 19, 2020 September 9, 2019 Study Period- ASB March 17, 2020 Study Period- ASB

November 4, 2019 April 6, 2020 October 23, 2019 March 18, 2020 October 15, 2019 Study Period- ASB April 7, 2020 Study Period- ASB

December 2, 2019 May 4, 2020 November 20, 2019 April 29, 2020 November 19, 2019 Study Period- ASB May 21, 2020 Study Period- ASB

December 10, 2020 Study Period- ASB

Mar Vista High School

Administration

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

Principal
Bettina Batista
[email protected]
(619) 628-5708

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

Administrative Team Contact Information

Ruben Baeza (A-GI) (619) 628-5703 [email protected]

Chris Miller (GO-ON) (619) 628-5706 [email protected]

Savannah Sturges (OP-Z) W/TH (619) 628-5742 [email protected]

Jessica Neamon (ASB) (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

505 Elm Avenue I.B. CA 91932 Reception 628-5753 (David) / 628-5701 (Noemi)
Main Number (619) 628-5700
Principal Ext. ASB 857 52
Administrators Asst. Prin. A-Gi 85710 ASB Financial Tech/ Ethan Charles 857 50
Bettina Bautista Asst. Prin. Go- On 85703 ASB Main Office
Ruben Baeza Asst. Prin. Or-Z 85706
Chris Miller Asst. Prin. ASB 85742 Attendance & After School Coordinator 858 64
Savannah Sturges 857 19 85751 Coordinator Amber Dunnagan 857 12
Jessica Neamon ARC Senior Site Supervisor / Roca Ramos 857 87
Psychologist/ Brittany Voelker GON-MAS Student Facilitator , Yaretzi Bielma
RO-Z
Counselors A-GOM 85727 Parent Center
Alex Conner L.Center 85726
Edrey Ledezma MAT-RI 85722 Categorical - Monica Raczkowski 857 02
85782 58
Lizzette Torres-Mathews 85723 Community Relations Facilitator-Yadira Marroquin 857

Miguel Amaral 85705 Other Departments Ext.
Reem Rame 85709 Athletic Director- Tyler Arciaga 857 59
85714 Boys PE 857 67
Administrative Assistants AP Secretary 85720 Girls PE 857 68
Addy Preciado 85725 Pool/ Oswaldo Navarro/ Susan Czerwiec 857 60
Alexandra Alviso Main Office Clerk II 85701 BAND/ Maren Glover 857 72
David Del Rio 85708 AVID/ 858 31
Dennisse Bell Reception 85715 Cafeteria Manager/ Monica Rebolloso 857 17
Hilda Lazcano Drama- Rhys Green 857 79
Noemi Carranza Counseling Secretary Library- Angelina Caballero 857 31
Sandra Angeli Library Tech - Rosa Cadena 857 32
Vince Lopez Registrar Poseiden/Audrie Hill 858 61
Reception NJROTC Chief Green 857 62
Nurse/ Kelly Debenham 857 11
Principal Secretary Conference Room 857 16
Dance Room/ Daniel Topete- Folklorico 380 02
Attendance Tech Speech Therapist/ Szilvi McKinney 857 21
Testing Center / Dulce Otero Room H2 383 51
School Fax #'s 628-5755 Yearbook / Godoy (RM 804) 857 90
ASB 575-9169
424-8998
Administration (AP's Office) 575-6044
424-6232
Counseling Center
Learning Center
Main Office

Learning Center/ Main 857 80 Community Resources
85 Boys/Girls Club- IB
L. Center Administrative Assistant 857 59 Sheriff Dispatch - IB 424-2266
56 MG Portraits [email protected] 498-2400
L.Center/ Dan Woodard 858 72 Animal Control 540-7878
Community Resource Center 691-5123
L. Center/ Paula Goleta 858 628-5990

L. Center/ Anabel Moreno Inst. Assista8n5t8

Mar Vista High School Weekly Schedule Semester 1

Week of: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

July 22-26 Full Full Full Full Assembly
Gold SP 2 PLC Green SP 3 Gold SP 4
July 29-Aug 2 Green SP 1 Gold SP 6 Green SP 1 Gold SP 2 Minimum
Gold SP 4 PLC Green SP 5 Gold SP 6
August 5-9 Green SP 5 Gold SP 2 PLC Green SP 3 Gold SP 4
Gold SP 6 PLC Green SP 1 Gold SP 2
August 12-16 Green SP 3 Full Green SP 3 Gold SP 4 Full
Gold SP 6 PLC Assembly Green SP 1 Gold SP 2
August 19-23 Green SP 1 Gold SP 4 Green SP 5 Gold SP 6 Homecoming Assembly

August 26-30 Green SP 5

September 2-6 NO SCHOOL

September 9-13 Green SP 5

September 16-20 Green SP 3

September 23-27 FALL BREAK

Sept. 30-Oct.4 FALL BREAK

October 7-11 Non Instr. Day Non Instr. Day Green SP 1 Gold SP 2 Full
Gold SP 4
October 14-18 Green SP 3 Gold SP 2 PSAT DAY Green SP 5 Gold SP 6
Gold SP 6
October 21-25 Green SP 1 Gold SP 2 PLC Green SP 3 Gold SP 4
Full
Oct. 28-Nov. 1 Green SP 5 Gold SP 2 PLC Minimum Assembly Full

Nov. 4-8 Green SP 1 PLC Green SP 3 Gold SP 4

November 11-15 No School Green SP 5 Gold SP 6 Full

November 18-22 Green SP 1 PLC Green SP 3 Gold SP 4

November 25-29 THANKSGIVING BREAK

December 2-6 Green SP 5 Gold SP 6 PLC Green SP 1 Gold SP 2
December 9-13 Green SP 3 Gold SP 4 PLC Green SP 5 Gold SP 6
December 16-20 Full Finals 1&2 Finals 3&4 Finals 5&6 Minimum Assembly
December 23-27 WINTER BREAK
Dec. 30-Jan. 3 WINTER BREAK
January 6-10 WINTER BREAK

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 GUIDELINES

“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 of Trustees believes that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a safe,
healthy and productive learning environment. 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 #5136; #5132)



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.

MVH TARDY POLICY 2019-2020

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

Choices 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
 No 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:

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

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

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

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

Mr. Amaral
Learning Center
Email: [email protected]

Mrs. Bell
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

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!

Please see school announcement and connect with your AP teacher for AP payment
schedules

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]