Violation of the Los Alamitos High School Academic Honesty Code will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including: “0” on assignment, reduction of grade, suspension, dismissal from student offices and all athletics and extracurricular activities, involuntary transfer, and expulsion. This policy covers all school related tests, quizzes, reports, class assignments, and projects, both in and out of class.

Cheating includes but is not necessarily limited to:

Copy/Sharing Assignments

• Copying or giving an assignment to a student to be copied, unless specifically permitted or required, by the teacher

Plagiarism

• Plagiarism* or submission of any work that is not the student's own
• Submission or use of falsified data or records

• Supplying or communicating in any way, unauthorized material including textbooks, note, s, calculators, or computer programs prior to, during, or after an examination or major project

• Unauthorized access to an exam or answers to an exam
• Use of an alternate, stand-in, or proxy during an, examination
• Alteration of computer and/or grade book records or forgery of signatures for the purpose of academic advantage
• Sabotaging or destroying the work of others

*Plagiarism: "Plagiarism" is the "act of appropriating the literary composition of another, or parts or passages of his writings, or the ideas or language of the same, and passing them off as the product of one's own mind." It involves "the use of any outside source without proper acknowledgment." In the academic setting, an "outside source" includes "any work, published or unpublished, by any person other than the student."

You are cheating if you:

• Copy, fax,, duplicate, or transmit , , using any technology, assignments that will each be turned in as "origina, l" work
• Exchange assignments by printout, disk transfer, modem, or other electronic or recorded means, then submit it as "original" work
• Write formulas, codes, and/or key words on your person or objects for use in a test
• Use hidd, en reference sheets during a test
• Use programmed material in watc, hes, calculators, or computer programs when prohibited
• Exchange answers with others (either give or receive answers)
• Submit someone else's assignment as your own, in whole or part
• Submit material (written or designed by someone else) without giving the author/artist name an, d/, or source (e.g., plagiarizing, or submitting work done by family, friends, or tutors)
• Take credit for group work, when little contribution was made
• Do not follow additional specific guidelines on cheating as established by a department, class, or teacher
• Steal tests, answers, or materials; or have unauthorized possession of such materials
• Sabotage or destroy the work of others

Aeries Browser Interface (ABI) https://abi.losal.org/abi/loginhome.asp is our on-line student record portal for parents and students. Parents and students are able to view student records from our school's database using the District Online Portal. Through our secure server you will be able to view your student's academic progress, grades, demographic data, attendance records, and class schedule. There is a parent tutorial available on the website that explains how to open a new student account. To obtain your student's account number and password, please contact the Main Office.

ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY MEMBERSHIP

An Associated Student Body membership may be purchased at registration. Proof of the ASB membership will be marked on the student's I.D. card. With the ASB membership, students are entitled to FREE admission to all regularly scheduled home athletic events, reduced rates to away athletic contests and LAHS dances. If a student attended every function for which admission is charged, s/he would save over $250. We encourage your son or daughter to purchase a card.

ATHLETICS

Los Alamitos High School is a member of the C.I.F. Southern Section, Sunset League. To be eligible to participate in C.I.F. athletics, a student must meet the following criteria:

• Have proper district residency or be attending on a valid Interdistrict permit.
• Have proper insurance.
• Have passed at least 20 credits in the previous 6-week grading period.
• Be currently enrolled in classes worth 20 credits, only 5 of which may be from Physical Education.
• Be under 19 years of age as of June 15^th of a student's junior (or third) year
• Refer to the 2.0 Rule below.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

• Student attendance records are available on the LAHS website in the Aeries Browser Interface Program (ABI). https://abi.losal.org/abi/loginhome.asp Your student's account and password can be obtained through the LAHS Main Office.
• Absences must be cleared by a parent phone call or written note within 2 school days, beginning the first school day after the absence. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTION TO THIS RULE. A one-time request (per school year) to clear an absence after 2 school days requires a parent signature at the school site.
• Absences not cleared within 2 school days, beginning the first school day after the absence, will be considered truancies.
• Truancies will result in Saturday School.
• The Attendance Office will assign Saturday School automatically once the absence is declared truant. For tardies, the student will receive a copy of their paperwork in their 1^st period class. Paperwork for truancies will be received in the class where the truancy occurred.
• Failure to serve Saturday School will result in On-Campus Suspension (OCS).

Reoccurring absenteeism and/or tardiness will result in parent notification and further disciplinary action.

The Attendance Office direct lines corresponding to the student's last name are:

         A-K (562)799-4796 Mrs. Foster              L-Z (562)799-4797 Mrs. Harris

Parent calls/notes for excused absences should include:

• The date of the absence
• The first and last name of the student
• The reason for the absence
• The parent's/guardian's name/signature

A student who is absent from school for a reason of illness for more than three days will be required to furnish a note from a physician prior to re-admission to school. Students who have an unusually large number of illness absences of less than three days will also be required to provide medical verification of the illness or medical condition.

LEAVING CAMPUS

Students may not leave school without checking out at the attendance office. To avoid classroom interruptions, students should fill out their release form before school, at nutrition, or at lunch.

AUTO-DIALER

Single Period Absences: If the phone dialer has indicated a student is absent for a particular period during the school day, it is the student's responsibility to speak to that teacher and bring a note to the Attendance Office with the teacher's signature to clear the absence. Parents may view absences by using your ABI password to check attendance on the school's website.

The following absences are considered the only legally excused reasons to be absent from school. Students are allowed to make up work for these reasons:

• Illness, medical appointments (with verification from the doctor's office), quarantine, funeral, school-related activities, court appearance (with verification from the court), jury duty, religious observance and personal reasons with prior administrative approval. (A request for an extended personal absence must be given to the attendance office in writing at least one week prior to the absence.)

All other absences are considered truant or unexcused. An absence becomes TRUANT when it is not cleared by a parent in writing or by phone within two school days. All students MUST sign out at the Attendance Office when leaving campus for any reason. Failure to do so will result in the student receiving a Saturday School. Unexcused/verified absences include oversleeping, car trouble, baby-sitting, vacation, etc. By law, teachers are under no obligation to accept make-up work due to truancies and unexcused absences.

Safety Note: Students may not leave school without checking out at the attendance office. A note or parent phone call is required from the parent or guardian prior to leaving campus. No exceptions will be made for students obtaining permission by the use of a cell phone.

CAMERA POLICY

Students and any persons not employed by the Los Alamitos Unified School District are not allowed to bring cameras, video, or digital equipment on campus without prior written permission. Students are not allowed to use school video equipment to film or record school activities, classes, or campus activity without prior written permission, with the exception of classes where video equipment is part of the curriculum and they have specific permission from the teacher. Parents wishing to videotape student activities (i.e., pep rallies, assemblies, etc.) during school hours may receive permission when they register in the Main Office as a campus visitor. Videotaping athletic contests and other extra-curricular activities at events open to the public are not affected by this policy.

CELL PHONES, PAGERS, BLUETOOTHS, ELECTRONIC DEVICES

• 1st Offense – Item will be confiscated from student, turned over to Administration, item returned to parent/guardian, and warning of Saturday School on next offense.
• 2nd Offense – Item will be confiscated from student, turned over to Administration, item returned to parent/guardian, Saturday School will be assigned, and warning of suspension on next offense.
• 3rd Offense – Item will be confiscated from student, turned over to Administration, item returned to parent/guardian, and student will be suspended from school for 1 day for defiance of school authority.
• 4th Offense – Item will be confiscated from student, turned over to Administration, item will remain in office for the remainder of school year, and student will be suspended from school for 2 days for defiance of school authority.

Any student refusing to hand over an electronic device to a school official will be considered in defiance of authority and may be suspended.

Los Alamitos High School is not responsible for the loss or theft of any electronic device. If a student elects to bring an item of value to campus, he/she is responsible for the supervision of his/her personal property.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

For Athletics, ASB, Performance & Competition Groups

This form is REQUIRED from all students because most Los Alamitos High School students participate in some sort of co- or extra- curricular activity during the course of a year.

An important aspect of high school athletics and activities is learning behavior appropriate to circumstance. Athletes, ASB members, performance and competition groups often represent the school publicly, causing their behavior to be subject to more than the usual scrutiny. Keeping in mind that participation in extra­- and co-curricular activities is a privilege and not a right, some behaviors are subject to standard consequences, including removal from the program.

I. The Following Rules & Consequences Apply to ALL Athletes, ASB, Performance & Competition Groups, etc

DRUGS, ALCOHOL, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES OR INTOXICANTS OF ANY KIND or WEAPONS/ CHEMICALS: Unlawful possession * use, sale, transportation or provision of drugs, alcohol, intoxicants or any controlled substance or weapons/chemicals pursuant to Ed. Code 48900B, at school, going to and from school, or at a school event shall result in immediate removal of the student from all athletic teams, ASB, performance and competition groups for a period of nine weeks or the season of sport/activity, ** whichever is greater.

* Possession of alcohol, drugs, , int, oxicants or a controlled substance or weapons/chemicals is a serious offense. The term “possession” is so broad that it covers cer, tain cases where you may not have physically touched or you may have had only momentary contact with the alcohol, drugs, intoxicants or controlled substance or weapons/chemicals. You need only have a small degree of control over the situation, i.e., the ability to leave. In short, if you are in the presence of alcohol, drugs, intoxicants, or a controlled substance or weapons/chemicals, you may be charged with unlawful possession.

** Each sport, ASB, performance and competition group defines in writing its "season of sport/activity."

Note: Parent support for this Student Code of Conduct is crucial to its success. Parents who directly or indirectly participate in providing alcohol to students and/or knowingly permit students to drink alcohol are a major concern. These parents are potentially responsible for the adverse consequences to their own child, as well as to the group s/he represents.

II. The Following CIF Rules & Consequences applv to athletes:

INTERACTION WITH OFFICIALS

If an athlete physically assaults an official, the athlete shall be banned from interscholastic athletics for the remainder of the student's eligibility. (CIF Blue Book Sect. 522)

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT

If an athlete is ejected from a game for any reason, (unsportsmanlike conduct, fighting, etc.), the athlete shall be prohibited from participating in the next contest. (CIF Rule)

Student name (print legibly)

I have read the Athletic/Activities Code of Conduct and I will abide by the code.

Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

The College and Career Center offers an online program for all students accessed by a personal user name and password. Online users will complete the college search and career development process through the online portfolio. Individuals can take assessments and access multiple resources to explore occupations and plan for postsecondary education. The portfolio includes assessments, favorites list, planning timelines, education planner, resume builder, note taker, job interview planning, occupation search and comparison, college search and comparison, financial aid application and scholarship search. The assessments provide automatic, immediate scoring and reporting available from any internet location. Students will be encouraged to review results with their parents/guardians.

The assessments provide automatic, immediate scoring and reporting. Reports will be available from any internet location. Students will be encouraged to review results with their parents/guardians.

californiacolleges.edu - check UC/CSU “a - g” requirements

Enter website and click on tools across top row to the right. Click on High School Planner under Admissions. Click Use High School Planner. NEW USERS: Click on Create My Account, then Create My Permanent Account, complete profile, select user name and password that you can REMEMBER until you graduate, click Create My Account and continue to enter your high school and classes.

The Computer Labs, located in rooms 750 and 752, are equipped with 35 PCs and 35 Macs. It is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., including lunch when many students use the computers to type reports, research information, work on PowerPoint presentations and make iMovies. In order to use the Internet, students must have a current LAHS ID card with Internet permission displayed. To be in the computer lab during class time students must have a pass signed by their teacher. Food and drinks are not allowed. See “Media Center” and “Internet Policy” for more information about utilizing school computers.

COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE

Los Alamitos High School prides itself in putting together outstanding formal and school dances with many entertaining activities. This year, both the Winter Formal and Prom again promise to be well-organized, enjoyable events. The staff and administration of Los Alamitos High School want students to experience a drug and alcohol-free dance. To support this goal, LAHS is strictly enforcing discipline involving substance abuse.

As you are aware – possession, use, furnishing, selling or being under the influence of a controlled substance or an alcoholic beverage while going to or coming from the dance, or while attending the dance are grounds for disciplinary action, including suspension and/or possible expulsion. Other forms of misconduct described by school and district rules are subject to the same forms of discipline. Please be aware that all students attending any dance may be randomly selected to take a breathalyzer test. While not mandatory, students will not be allowed into the dance if they refuse to take the test. Further, students observed during the course of formal dance activities to be in possession of, using, selling, furnishing, or under the influence of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances will be questioned and given an opportunity to provide their version of the incident. Students may choose to take a breathalyzer test and they will be admitted if they pass; however, students who test positive for alcohol on the breathalyzer, or students suspected to be “under the influence” who choose not to take the breathalyzer test will be removed from the dance and suspended from school. The parents of that student will be contacted to come and pick up the student. Any student under the influence of alcohol or drugs at any school dance will not be allowed to attend the next school dance.

One trend which has caused concern for the school is student use of party buses/limousines. Groups of students get together and rent a bus/limo to transport them to and from the dance. Unfortunately, alcohol has been discovered on some of these buses/limos during recent formal dances. Additionally, at past dances students have revealed that alcohol has been served at home prior to the dance. Alcohol consumption prior to or at any school event will not be tolerated. Therefore, every party bus/limo bringing students to a dance will be searched by school assigned personnel. If any alcohol is found, no students on the bus/limo will be admitted to the dance whether they knew about the alcohol or not. The bus/limo will be sent back to its place of origin and no ticket refunds will be given. It is the responsibility of the students and their parents to ensure that these vehicles remain alcohol and drug-free. We appreciate parent assistance in prohibiting the use of alcohol by students prior to or following any school event.

Personal responsibility is just one of the many traits Los Alamitos High School teaches. Students are reminded that they must follow proper decorum at dances. Dancing that simulates sexual activity, "slam" or “freak” dancing, or any other activity that creates unsafe conditions will not be allowed. This type of behavior can result in removal from the dance. If a student is removed from a dance for inappropriate dancing or creating unsafe conditions, s/he will not be allowed to return to the dance. Further, any student who is removed from a dance may not attend the next school dance. Plan to be responsible and make the dance a pleasant, safe and memorable experience. If you have any questions concerning school rules on alcohol and controlled substances, or the use of the breathalyzer at formal dances, please contact the Assistant Principal of Student Services.

The Formal Dance Dress Code has been established to provide a special evening of ethical and moral behavior to promote a safe and healthy environment free of disruption. Students are expected to dress in appropriate evening attire. Clothing should be clean, in good repair, and worn in an appropriate manner. The following are examples of what to wear:

If inappropriate attire is worn, individuals will be asked to go home to change. No refund will be issued for dress code violations or attire deemed inappropriate. It is your responsibility to check your attire prior to the dance if you have concerns.

Due to the high volume of drop-offs it is necessary to limit messages and deliveries to three per year. Taking the time to communicate at home limits the interruptions to classes for messages regarding doctor appointments, transportation, meeting times/places, and other personal messages. This also includes delivery of forgotten lunches, homework, etc. Please remind your student to check the Media Center for items they have requested you to deliver. Homework may be placed in the teacher's mailbox by office staff. Please label any items you leave for student pick-up and sign in on the clipboard available. Items not allowed: cash or drinks.

We will not send call slips or interrupt classrooms during instructional time.

Administrators' Rights . . .

• To hold pupils to strict accountability for any disorderly conduct in school or on their way to and from school.
• To take appropriate action in dealing with students guilty of misconduct.
• To recommend suspension, exemption, exclusion and/or expulsion as the situation demands.

• To provide leadership that will establish, encourage, and promote good teaching and effective learning.
• To establish, publicize, and enforce school rules that facilitate effective learning and promote attitudes and habits of good citizenship among the students.
• To request assistance from Student Services in matters concerning serious instructional, behavioral, emotional, health, or attendance problems.
• To grant access to pupil records by parent/guardian or others with proper authorization.

Students' Rights . . .

• To remain enrolled in school until removed under due process conditions as specified in the Education Code.
• To have access to records upon reaching the age of sixteen.
• To be informed in class of school rules and regulations.

• To attend class regularly and on time.
• To obey school rules and regulations.
• To respect the rights of school personnel and fellow students.
• To be prepared for class with appropriate materials and work.

• To expect students to behave in a manner which will not interfere with the learning of other students.
• To have parental support related to academic and social progress of students.
• To expect students to put forth effort and participate in class in order to receive passing grades.

• To inform parents through report cards and conferences about the academic progress, school citizenship, and general behavior of their children.
• To conduct a well-planned and effective classroom program.
• To initiate and enforce a set of classroom regulations consistent with school and district policies.

• To be informed of district policy and school rules and regulations.
• To be informed of all facts and school action related to their children.
• To inspect their child's records with the assistance of a certificated staff member for proper explanation.

• To contact or visit school periodically to participate in conferences with teachers or counselors on the academic and behavioral status of their children.
• To provide supportive action by making sure that children have enough sleep, adequate nutrition, and appropriate clothing before coming to school.
• To maintain consistent and adequate control over their children.
• To be familiar with district policies and school rules and regulations.

Definition of Infractions/Problem Areas

Criminal Threats - Death or other serious threats against a school official or school property.

Defiance/Insubordination - Refusal to comply with reasonable requests of school personnel.

Disorderly Conduct Including Profanity and Obscene Behavior - Conduct and/or behavior that is disruptive to the orderly education procedures of the school.

Dress Code - All students are expected to dress in clothing that is clean, in good repair, and appropriate for class and school activities. (See complete Dress Code.)

Drugs/Alcohol/Paraphernalia - The use, possession, or sale of drugs, narcotics, or alcoholic beverages or items connected with the use of the same.

Explosive Devices - The use, possession, or sale of explosive devices including fireworks.

Extortion/Robbery - The solicitation of money or something of value from another person in return for protection or in connection with a threat to inflict harm.

Fighting/Assault/Battery - Engaging in or threatening any act which causes or might cause harm to another person.

Gambling - Participating in games of chance for the purpose of exchanging money or something of value.

Harassment/Threats/Intimidation - Harassment, threats, or intimidation that substantially interfere with an individual's academic performance, creates substantial disorder, and creates an intimidating or hostile environment at school (often based on race, culture, ethnic origin, or religious beliefs).

Hate Violence - Any violent act that occurs because of an individual's race, culture, ethnic origin, or religious belief.

Hazing – A method of initiation or pre-initiation into a pupil organization or body, whether or not the organization or body is officially recognized by an educational institution, which is likely to cause serious bodily injury or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to a former, current, or prospective pupil. (Does not include athletic events or school-sanctioned events.)

Littering/Throwing Food – Failing to throw trash in a proper trash receptacle or intentionally throwing food.

Misuse of Internet – Accessing any inappropriate sight or use of chat rooms, etc. See Internet Policy.

Profanity/Vulgarity- Language or acts that are considered obscene.

Sexual Assault/Sexual Battery - Engaging in a threatening act that involves sexually related behavior and causes or might cause harm to another person.

Sexual Harassment - Harassment involving sexually related behavior that substantially interferes with an individual's academic performance or creates an intimidating or hostile environment at school.

Theft/Possession of Stolen Property - Taking or attempting to take property of others or being in possession of the same.

Informal Conference - A school official (teacher, administrator, or counselor) will talk to the student and try to reach an agreement regarding the student's behavior.

Formal Conference - A formal conference is held with the student, parent, and one or more school officials. During this conference the student must agree to correct his/her behavior.

Saturday Study Program - Student may be assigned to school on Saturday in lieu of more serious disciplinary actions.

On Campus Suspension (OCS) - A student may be assigned to an in-school suspension program at the discretion of the principal or designee for those offenses for which suspension is permitted.

Suspension - The student is informed that he/she is subject to a suspension (five days or less). The student is also informed of the due process procedure. The student's parent/guardian is notified by telephone that the student is subject to a suspension. Notification to the parent/guardian must include clear instructions regarding the due process procedure. The suspension is then recorded in the student's disciplinary file.

Transfer to Continuation/Opportunity School - A proposed involuntary transfer notice may be sent to the parent/guardian to initiate the transfer for the student to receive special behav, ioral , and educational services. Parents and/or students have an opportunity to appeal per Board Policy. (See section on Transfer to a Continuation School.)

• 1st Offense – Item will be confiscated from student, turned over to Administration, item returned to parent/guardian, and warning of Saturday School on next offense.
• 2nd Offense – Item will be confiscated from student, turned over to Administration, item returned to parent/guardian, Saturday School will be assigned, and warning of suspension on next offense.
• 3rd Offense – Item will be confiscated from student, turned over to Administration, item returned to parent/guardian, and student will be suspended from school for 1 day for defiance of school authority.
• 4th Offense – Item will be confiscated from student, turned over to Administration, item will remain in office for the remainder of school year, and student will be suspended from school for 2 days for defiance of school authority.

Any student refusing to hand over an electronic device to a school official will be considered in defiance of authority and may be suspended.

Los Alamitos High School is not responsible for the loss of theft of any electronic device. If the student elects to bring an item of value to campus, he/she is responsible for the supervision of his/her personal property.

Closed Campus Violation - Los Alamitos High School is a closed campus. Students may not leave campus without checking out and getting a re-admit slip from the attendance office. Students must have a note or the office must have a phone contact with parent/guardian before the student leaves campus. No exceptions will be made for students obtaining permission by the use of a cell phone. Violators are subject to disciplinary action and any absences will be considered truancies.

Dangerous Behavior on Campus - Throwing objects or other behavior that could create injury or interfere with the educational process is not allowed. Individuals who behave or create a situation that could be dangerous to others will receive the appropriate consequences that may include Saturday School or suspension.

Campus Guests - Student guests are not allowed on campus during the school day. Please do not bring friends or relatives to school. They will not be allowed to attend classes or remain on campus.

Helmets for Bicycles, Non-motorized Scooters, Skateboards or In-line skates - State law CVC Section 21212 requires that all persons under the age of 18 must wear a helmet when operating a bicycle, non-motorized scooter, skateboard or in-line skates. Due to this law, LAHS students that ride bicycles or skateboards and store them on campus during the school day cannot do so unless they are accompanied by a helmet.

IPOD's/MP3 Players/Discmans/Walkmans/Radios/Stereos - Students are prohibited from bringing iPods, mp3 players, walkmans, Discmans, PSPs, laser pointers or other such devices to campus. These devices will be confiscated by a staff member and returned to a parent/guardian only. Headphones or earpieces of any type are not allowed on campus unless specifically required by the teacher, nor are personal radios, stereos, boom boxes, etc. Failure to comply with this policy will be considered defiance of authority and the student will be subject to discipline ranging from Saturday School to suspension. Los Alamitos High School is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage to any electr, onic device. (Consequences are the same as cell phone violations.)

Lighters, Matches, and Other Combustible Items – Students may not possess lighters, matches, or any other combustible items on campus. Possession of any of these items will result , in disciplinary action. The item(s) will be confiscated and will not be returned.

Non-prescriptive Medications – Students may not possess any medication, non-prescriptive or otherwise, on campus. All medication must be administered through the health office. Possession of any non-prescriptive medication will result in disciplinary action.

Registration of Items Not Normally Allowed on Campus - If needed for a school or class project, items not normally allowed on campus can be brought to school by special permission of a school a, dministrator and teacher. The item must be checked in with an administrator when brought on campus and will require a note from an administrator. They are still subject to the normal penalties if used for any other reason. Note: Items such as squirt guns and other toy-like objects will not be returned.

Supervision Areas – Student supervision area maps are posted in all classrooms , and work areas. Students may not be out of the supervision area while eating. Students must remain in the supervision area during school hours unless going to or coming from school or classes (students must exit or enter through a supervised area during lunch), with a class or staff member, or on school business.

1. A conference is to be held with the student. The student is allowed the opportunity to present his/her version and evidence in his/her defense. The student should be advised of the reason for the disciplinary action. It is possible to suspend a student without a conference if it is judged to be hazardous to the well being of the school to return the student to the campus for the conference.
2. An attempt will be made to contact the parent/guardian informing them of the suspension.
3. A parent or guardian will be given written notice of the suspension within 24 hours.
4. The parent/guardian must respond to the school's request for a conference without delay as per state law.
5. The parent/guardian will be informed that the superintendent or his designee may review the suspension.
6. A student may not be suspended for more than five consecutive days (except continuation students).
7. No student shall be suspended for more than twenty days in one school year (except continuation students).
8. A suspended student may be required to complete and receive credit for assignments and/or tests missed during the suspension as provided by the teacher.
9. A suspended student must remain under parental supervision and not be on any school campus or attend school activities for the duration of the suspension.

• Causing, attempting, threatening physical injury to another person
• Possessing, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm, knife, or other dangerous object or imitation firearm
• Possessing, using, or selling illegal drugs, alcohol, or drug paraphernalia
• Committing or attempting robbery or extortion
• Damaging school or private property
• Stealing or attempting to steal school or private property/possession of stolen property
• Committing an obscene act or engaging in habitual profanity or vulgarity
• Disrupting school activities or otherwise willfully defying the valid authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school officials, or other school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties
• Knowingly receiving stolen school or private property
• Harassment, threats or intimidation to other students/staff for any reason.
• Hate violence
• Sexual assault
• Terrorist threats
• Bullying/Cyber-bullying
• Hazing

Students are expected to dress in an appropriate fashion that does not interfere with or distract from the educational process. Clothing should be clean, in good repair, and worn in an appropriate manner. Footwear is required at all times. Certain classes may require that students wear hard-toed shoes.

This code has been established to promote a productive learning environment free of distractions or disruptions, a safe and healthy school environment free of drugs and weapons, and a proactive direction away from gangs.

Students may not wear:

1. Clothing that is disruptive to the educational process which includes but is not limited to the following:

• Tight or revealing clothes
• Bare midriffs, backless tops, strapless tops, tube tops
• Clothes which allow undergarments to be exposed
• Swimsuit or underwear-style clothing, i.e., camisole top, slip dress
• Pajamas/house shoes or other inappropriate dress

• Culture
• Gender
• Religion
• Race
• Ethnic values

3. Clothing, accessories, or tattoos that refer to or glorify the following and which include but are not limited to the following:

• Profanity/vulgarity
• Sex
• Drugs
• Illegal activities
• Alcohol
• Tobacco
• Violence
• Weapons

4. Clothing, accessories, or tattoos that are associated with or have a known gang relationship which include but are not limited to the following:

• Iron cross/any altered version of a cross imprinted on notebooks, clothing or accessories
• Any apparel with the word(s) “Skin,” “Metal Mullisha,” “Independent,” “N.W.O.C.” (North West Orange County), confederate flag or altered versions of these words or images
• Hats or items of clothing that are not of a commercial nature or have been altered or added to (i.e., personal names, nicknames, aliases, etc.) LAHS clothing is an exception
• Any combination of apparel deemed gang related as concluded by law enforcement agencies, i.e., pants or shorts with socks pulled above the bottom of the pants/shorts
• Boots with red, blue, or white laces or other hate symbolic items
• Spiked or potentially dangerous jewelry, accessories, i.e., large rings studded leather wrist bands, etc.
• Bandannas worn or hanging from clothes
• Pants that do not stay up without a belt, suspenders, etc. (Pants must fit at the waist without alterations and be worn above the buttocks.)
• Jewelry or accessories with gang symbols, i.e., confederate flag
• Trench coats

Note: The above list is used as a guide, but other dress styles or items of clothing, etc., may be added as gang styles change.

Morning drop-off and after-school pick-up of students continues to be a safety concern. Parents and students need to be aware that all school policies and procedures should be followed for the safety of all students.

Parents are encouraged to drop off students along the white curbs on Cerritos Ave. and Los Alamitos Blvd., and areas where drop-off is legal. Parents may not enter the west lot for student drop-off or pick-up.

We have worked diligently over recent years to plan and to practice safety and security measures. Each school has an Emergency Preparedness Plan. Students and staff have practiced--and will continue to practice--emergency procedures. Schools have limited emergency supplies such as water, food, and first aid equipment on hand. Each site has staff members trained in First Aid/CPR, as well as, staff members who are part of emergency teams such as Search and Rescue, Security, and Student Accountability.

Schools are a priority when services are needed from fire, police, or other agencies. LAUSD has established communication systems with local law enforcement and military officers from the nearby bases that will be used as needed. Parents should know that access to schools during an emergency incident might be restricted f, or a va, riety of reasons. In such instances, parents should remain aware of public notices on radio, television, and the internet about emergency procedures and updates. Please take a moment to review the attached information on Emergency Preparedness. Student and staff safety is our first priority. All procedures are designed for their protection.

For suggestions on how to develop a comprehensive home emergency preparedness plan, you may wish to go online to www.ready.gov, th, e website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Thank you, as always, for your support as we continue to provide our students with a safe school environment. For questions concerning the district's Emergency Preparedness Plan please do not hesitate to call me at (562) 799-4592.

Jim Poper, LAUSD Director of Facilities and Planning, Los Alamitos Unified School District

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

How we will communicate

Safety is a top priority. Should an emergency arise, we will communicate to parents via:

• District's website at http://www.losalusd.k12.ca.us/. Click on the “Emergency Preparedness Information” link.
• Recorded information on the impacted school's telephone.
• Recorded information on the District's telephone at (562) 799-4700.
• Local radio stations.
• School marquee, when possible.
• E-News. You can sign up to receive direct emails from the District. For directions on how to sign up, go to the District's website (see address above) and click on “Emergency Preparedness,” and follow directions.

Keep in mind that power outages or an overload of calls sometimes affect telephone lines.

General Emergency Release Procedures

For the safety of students, schools have specific procedures for releasing stu, dents in case of an emergency. We ask everyone's assistance should the need arise. Staff members are prepared to remain with students until all are picked up. We do ask that you pick up your child as soon as an all clear is established. Every campus has stocked emergency supplies for an extended stay. Should it be necessary to transport students to another location, an information sign will be posted at the site. Parents may also check the District's website for information.

Schools will never be closed mid-day and students sent home. No matter what the disaster or emergency, our policy is to keep students at school and to not send them home mid-day. If, at the end of the student's regular school day, conditions seem safe, students will be sent home in the regular manner. If conditions do not seem safe, studen, ts will be held until a responsible adult can pick them up.

Students will be released to ANY responsible adult if the student answers “yes” to the following three (3, ) questions:

If a student answers “yes” to all three questions, the student will be released. The adult taking the student will have to sign the student out, indicating the time, and where they are taking the student. It would be advisable for parents to, have plans for alternate adults to pick up their student(s). School personnel will stay with all students until someone comes to pick them up.

A lockdown is used when a serious threat exists to the campus that will require students and personnel to remain in a locked facility for safety. (e.g., police report of an armed person in the neighborhood).

During a lockdown the following procedures will take place:

1. Students will drop, take cover, move away from windows, and remain in a locked classroom.

2. Parents are asked not to come to the school to pick up students as both the parents' and students' could be endangered, and the increased traffic may impede police or other emergency vehicles from getting to the site quickly. At the conclusion of a lockdown, students will be released according to the General Emergency Release Procedures listed above.

Shelter-in-Place

Shelter-in-place is an emergency response procedure to protect students in the event of potential exposure to a dangerous chemical in the atmosphere. Shelter-in-place is a short-term measure (approximately two hours) that allows the contaminant to disperse.

If a dangerous chemical were released in the community and posed a threat to students during the school day, affected schools would be directed—most likely by public health or safety officials—to bring all students and staff members indoors; to shut down all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; and to close and secure all doors and windows. The neutral atmospheric pressure created by these actions will create a barrier and help keep chemical agents from leaking into the building.

During a shelter-in-place incident, public safety officials will secure the affected school building(s), and no one will be allowed in or out of the building(s) until an all-clear signal is given. While students are protected in the school building, parents will be sheltered in their own homes or places of work. The school District will make every effort to communicate the status of students to parents and the community. All emergency-messaging systems will be used.

Shelter-in-place is the safest possible way to separate students and staff members from an outdoor hazardous environment. It is a temporary solution to a temporary problem. Shelter-in-place will be used when needed, not to keep students from parents, but to keep them safe until their parents can safely reach them. Once the contaminated air has passed, public safety officials will evaluate the situation. At that time, they will either give the school clearance to resume safe and normal operations or request that the school be evacuated for cleanup operations. In the case of an evacuation, students will be safely transported by bus to another location.

Shelter-in-place is a short-term measure (minutes or hours, not days) designed to use a facility and its indoor atmosphere to temporarily se, parate people from a hazardous outdoor environment. The alternative would be to evacuate into a hazardous situation thereby causing harm to all involved. Shelter-in-place is ended as soon as the outdoor air is safe for students (and parents) to breathe.

Watch TV, listen to radio, and check the internet often for official news and instructions as they become available. At the conclusion of a shelter-in-place incident, students will be released according to the General Emergency Release Procedures listed above.

Once again, it is our hope that emergency procedures will never need to be realized; however, in the interest of preparedness, we believe it essential that we share these procedures with you. We will continue practicing the procedures should events take place that threaten our safety and the safety of our students.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR PARENTS

In an emergency, if it becomes necessary for parents to pick up their stu, dents, the parent pick-up area will norm, ally be in the area near the flag pole in the front parking lot of the school or on Cerritos Avenue. A Student Release Team will be assembled there to coordinate. In, order to avoid a major traffi, c, problem at the Cerritos/Los Alamitos Boulevard intersection, th, e Los Alamitos Police Department requests that parents approach the school from the east (Bloomfield) and depart traveling west. Be advised that the normal pick-up location could be changed based on the circumstances or nature of the emergency.

Students in Class (any period) - Drop and take cover. After the shaking stops, follow your teacher's direction, s and go to your designated evacuation area on the track or at the trees , lining the north field fence (see green LAHS Field Evacuation Map). Stay with your class. (Note: During class time all students must go to the evacuation area of the teacher they are with.)

Students Out of Class During Class Period - Drop and take cover. After the shaking stops rejoin your class at your designated evacuation area and remain with your teacher. If you do not know your evacuation area, report to the Department Operations Center on the east side of the gym.

Students in Class - Follo, w teach, er directions. Move to the fire evacuation area. Stay with your class.

Students Out of Class when class is not in session (before school, passing period, nutrition, lunch, after school) - Move to the closest clear area away from buildings, i.e., front lawn, athletic field, etc. Stay clear of buildings and driveways (emergency vehicle access). Stay on campus! Follow directions given by staff or from the loudspeaker announcement.

Students in Class (any period) - Drop & take cover. Follow teacher directions. Do not leave class. Move away from windows and doors

Students Out of Class - Before school: If safe and close, go to your 1st period class. If not safe to do so, go to the nearest room or building and drop & take cover. Give your name and the name of your current period teacher to the teacher or staff member present. Follow their directions.

Passing period, nutrition, lunch, after school: Find the nearest shelter, drop and take cover. Wait for a loudspeaker announcement.

Field trips offer an excellent opportunity for students to extend learning beyond the classroom and see first-hand what expectations are required to be successful in a future career. To be eligible to attend field trips, students must be in good standing in their classes and have the approval of their teachers. This process involves parental consent. Paperwork must be completed in a timely manner.

The Los Alamitos Unified School District takes part in the National School Lunch program. Meals are served daily at a cost of $3.00 per meal. Los Alamitos High School provides a large variety of snacks and meals available at nutrition, lunch and in vending machines on campus. Three snack carts are available during nutrition offering bagels, fruit, chips, drinks and many other snacks. During the lunch hour, the cafeteria/breezeway area and 6 food carts offer a variety of selections. In addition to the daily menu item and BBQ, the following selections are always available on the carts: burgers, pizza, burritos, turkey sandwich meals, plain and grilled chicken sandwiches, rib sandwiches, popcorn chicken, and Chinese Chicken or Chicken Caesar salads. All selections are served with fruit, chips, and a choice of white or chocolate milk.

A computerized POS (Point of Sale) system is used at lunch time for selling student lunches and for a la carte items. All students are required to enter their 4 to 5-digit student number into pin pads located in the cafeteria/breezeway area and on all mobile carts in order to purchase food items. This number can be found on the student's class schedule.

Parents are able and encouraged to deposit money into their student's account. They are able to deposit money via cash or check, made payable to LAUSD, and given to the cafeteria manager or online. Parents can access the online service by visiting the Los Alamitos Unified School District website at http://www.losal.org/ and clicking on Lunch Information in the left margin. Click on Pre-payment options and then Online payments. Parents will need to know their child's permanent district I.D. number (10 digits) to make a deposit.This number can be found on the student report card or by calling the Food Services Office at 562-799-4592, ext. 81115 to determine your child's number. Parents are also able to view activity on their child's lunch account and their remaining balance by accessing this web page and signing up. Any money left over on the student's account at the end of the school year will roll over to the next school year. Only those students leaving the district will qualify to receive a refund of the money left in his/her account.

To apply for free or reduced-price meals for your child(ren), you can pick up an Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals from your school office or download an application from the website and submit it to the cafeteria manager or send it to the Food Services Office at 10652 Reagan Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

These required classes comprise 155 of the 220 required credits. The remaining 65 credits are student elective choices. Students may enroll in a maximum of 40 credits per semester, including Regional Occupational Program (ROP) and Adult Education.

Remedial program options are available for students who are not able to pass the California High School Exit Exam. The counselors will discuss options with the student.

NOTE: Courses that meet high school graduation requirements will be marked “H.S.” in the subject area of the Curriculum Handbook.

The Health Services Department for the Los Alamitos Unified School District is made up of one full-time Registered Nurse for all students in the district; and part-time health clerks who are at the individual school site health offices on a daily basis.

The nurse oversees the operation of the health offices at each school site and works to standardize health practices in the district. The nurse is a consultant to parents, teachers and administrators in regard to the health needs of all students, and coordinates or performs the mandated screenings of hearing, vision and scoliosis. The screenings are scheduled periodically throughout the year for designated grade levels.

Health clerks have received training in CPR and first-aid. They take care of health records, medication administration and minor injuries that may occur during school hours. In case of an accident or illness at school, a qualified person, such as the health clerk or the front office staff will administer first-aid, and the parents will be notified. Except for first-aid at the time of a school injury, the health clerk cannot treat, diagnose or provide on-going medical care for chronic or severe injuries or conditions. Please seek the advice of a medical doctor for this.

If it is necessary for a student to go home because of an illness or injury, it will be the responsibility of the parent or guardian to pick the child up from school as soon as possible.

Student Medication Policies and Procedures

The following information relates to the administration of medication in the LAUSD in accordance with the California Education Code (Section 49423).

Medical treatment is the responsibility of the parent/guardian and an authorized health care provider who is licensed by the State of California to prescribe medication. Medication, both prescription and over the counter, may be given at school when it is deemed absolutely necessary by the health care provider, that the medication be given during school hours. The parent/guardian is urged, with the help of the health care provider, to work out a schedule of giving medication outside school hours whenever possible.

There is one school nurse in the district to serve the district schools. A nurse is not available to administer medication to students who must receive it. Therefore, the school health clerk, secretary, or principal might be the person to assist the student with the administration of any medication ordered by a doctor. These personnel cannot be expected to assume this responsibility unless it is absolutely necessary.

In order for school staff to assist with the administration of any medication (prescription or over-the-counter) to any student, specific orders must be written and signed by the student's physician on the “Physician's Request for Administration of Medication” form which is available at the school and on the district website.

This request must clearly specify:

1. The name of the medication.

2. The reason for the medication

3. The dose, time, and/or frequency. (New orders are required any time the medication, the dosage, or the time is changed).

Parent signature giving authorization to administer the medication is also required on the form.

Medication is to be delivered to, and taken home from, the school by a parent or another responsible adult. A parent/adult and a school staff member will sign for receipt and release of medication. This includes non-prescriptive medications.

Each medication must be in the original container with pharmacy labels matching the written orders exactly including: the student's name, the doctor's name, the name of the medication, dosage, and time of administration. A parent may request two containers from the pharmacist, one for school and one for home. If the student gets more than one medication at school, each medication must have separate doctor's orders and be in a separately labeled container. Envelopes, zip-lock bags, or other types of containers will not be accepted. The parent is responsible for cutting pills in half.

Inhalers must have a pharmacy label on them or must be in the labeled box. A student may only carry an inhaler only if the Medication Administration form is in the Health Office and the doctor has specified the need to carry the inhaler on the medication order form. If a doctor has provided a sample, it must have a handwritten label with the student's name, date, medication, dose, time and doctor's signature attached.

Parents are strongly advised to teach the student to assume responsibility for coming to the health office to receive his/her medication at the appropriate time. Medication orders are valid for the current school year only, and must be renewed annually at the beginning of each school year.

Illness, Injury or Accidents at School

Any student feeling ill should inform the teacher and ask for a pass to the Health Office. Students feeling weak or faint will be accompanied to the office. If a student requires longer than a 15-minute rest, a parent will be contacted and asked to pick the child up so proper care and attention can be received at home. Parents, or a parent designee, should be available to pick a child up within 30 minutes of a call from the school. Students who drive will only be allowed to leave campus, for an illness, after a parent/parent designee has given verbal permission to the Health Office staff. Current phone numbers MUST be listed on the Emergency Card at all times!

Every effort is made to provide for your child's safety and comfort at school. If your child should have an accident or injury at school, first aid will be given immediately to make the child as comfortable as possible. If an injury is more serious than a simple bruise or a scrape, parents will be called. If parents are unavailable, and/or in the judgment of the school administrator emergency treatment is needed, paramedics will be called.

Following a severe injury or serious illness, a note must be received from the family physician stating that the child is cleared to return to school. The physician must also order the use of wheelchairs, crutches or other activity limitations or restrictions.

School Health Guidelines/Communicable Condition Control

It is the responsibility of the parent to notify the school IMMEDIATELY when a COMMUNICABLE CONDITION IS SUSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. Examples of communicable conditions are head lice, measles, mumps, chicken pox, impetigo, ring worm, etc. The school office must clear students before they are allowed to re-enter the classroom.

Throughout the year, students are frequently exposed to upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. The following guidelines may help your child stay healthy and help you determine whether or not you should send your child to school.

Your child should not be sent to school or will be sent home if the following are present:

1. A temperature of 100.0F° or above (orally) within the last 24 hours. A student should be free of fever, without medication, for at least 24 hours before returning to school.

2. Vomiting or diarrhea in the last 18 - 24 hours.

3. Red eyes or eye drainage. A student may return to school when the eyes are clear and/or there is a note from the doctor indicating that the condition is non-infectious or that treatment has begun.

4. A rash. A student may return to school when the rash has cleared or there is a note from the doctor indicating that the condition is not contagious or that appropriate treatment has begun. Some rashes will need to be covered at school even during treatment.

5. Head lice. Request “Parent Guidelines for Treating Head Lice” from the school.

6. If a student shows symptoms of illness during the night, please keep him/her home the following day. Students who stay home at the onset of illness recuperate faster and miss fewer days of school overall. When the body is trying to fight an illness it is more likely to pick up other germs and remain sick for a longer period of time. Everyone enjoys better health when the number of sick people that others are exposed to is reduced.

Good hand hygiene is the best way to prevent the spread of contagious illness.

A student is eligible for the honor roll at Los Alamitos High School if s/he earns at least a 3.0 GPA and the Principal's Honor Roll if s/he earns at least 3.5 GPA. The following criteria are used to determine if a student has satisfied the honor roll requirements:

2. Students with one F or more than one D cannot qualify for the honor roll.

3. Students with more than one U in citizenship or work habits in different classes cannot qualify for the honor roll.

Medical insurance is required for students who play on a CIF regulated sports team and other curricular activities. The school is not responsible for medical costs resulting from injuries incurred by students while at school or while participating in school activities. However, as a service to parents, Los Alamitos High School makes low-cost accident insurance available on a purely voluntary basis.

The school is not an insurance carrier and has no financial or personal interest other than to see that adequate insurance is made available. Should a family desire to purchase low-cost insurance, brochures are available in the Activities Office. You may also go on-line to research the options provided by Myers-Stevens for the students of the Los Alamitos Unified School District at http://www.myers-stevens.com/. It is our desire that all of our students will have some type of accident insurance.

Electronic information services are available to students and teachers in our District. The District strongly believes in the educational value of such electronic services and recognizes their potential to support our curriculum and student learning in our district. Our goal in providing this service is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.

The district will make every effort to protect students and teachers from any misuses or abuses as a result of their experiences with an information service. All users must be continuously on guard to avoid inappropriate and illegal interaction with the information service.

Using the network is a privilege, not a right, and the privilege may be revoked at any time for unacceptable conduct. Disciplinary and/or legal action may also be taken.

The "Rules and Regulations for Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources" is provided to every student. This form must be read and signed by both parent and student. By completing and returning the form, the student is given an "Internet" marking on their I.D. card that will indicate to staff members that the student has been approved for electronic information access.

Students not receiving their Internet permission during registration can pick up a "Rules and Regulations for Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources" form in the Computer Lab 750, Media Center, or Campus Supervision Office before school, after school, or during nutrition or lunch.

Students are prohibited from bringing iPods, mp3 players, walkmans, Discmans, PSPs, laser pointers or other such devices to campus. These devices will be confiscated by a staff member and returned to a parent/guardian only. Headphones or earpieces of any type are not allowed on campus unless specifically required by the teacher, nor are personal radios, stereos, boom boxes, etc. Failure to comply with this policy will be considered defiance of authority and the student will be subject to discipline ranging fro, m Saturday School to suspension. Los Alamitos High School is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage to any electronic device.

If a student is in possession of an electronic device, the following consequences will be enforced:

• 1st Offense – Item will be confiscated from student, turned over to Administration, item returned to parent/guardian, and warning of Saturday School on next offense.
• 2nd Offense – Item will be confiscated from student, turned over to Administration, item returned to parent/guardian, Saturday School will be assigned, and warning of suspension on next offense.
• 3rd Offense – Item will be confiscated from student, turned over to Administration, item return, ed to parent/guardian, and student will be suspended from school for 1 day for defiance of school authority.
• 4th Offense – Item will be confiscated from st, udent, turned over to Administration, item will remain in office for the remainder of school year, and student will be suspended from school for 2 days for defiance of school authority.

Locker Locations

The Media Center is open for student use from 7:20 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. During the school day, a pass is required for entry into the library for any student not with a class.

Materials in the Media Center are available for student checkout with their current student I.D. Most books are loaned for approximately three weeks. Reference, magazines, and pamphlets are loaned out for overnight use only. A replacement student I.D. card may be purchased in the ASB office

Internet computer stations are available in the Media Center for student and faculty use. Before students can use these stations, they must have Internet permission on their current I.D., and that I.D. must be displayed on the front of the computer they are using.

Computers located in the Media Center are available to students before school, at lunch and after school. Students can use our computers to word-process; however, they must have their student I.D card displayed. Printing out reports from home programs can be done if saved in a Word format. A flash drive has become an almost invaluable asset for saving PowerPoint presentations.

There is a fine of 10˘ a day per item with a maximum of $5.00 for overdue materials. A student may request a check of charges at any time or may check the display cases in front of the Media Center. The Media Center will send out bills to students who have outstanding textbooks or library books several times a year.

Lost textbooks/library books will be charged at the replacement cost. Students with excessive outstanding textbook or library fines will not be allowed to check materials out, but may use the books needed in the Media Center.

A copy machine and change machine are available in the Media Center for student use. The change machine can make change for $1.00 or $5.00 bills. The change will be all in coins. Students are strongly advised not to bring bills larger than $5.00 to school, since there is no place to make change for larger denomination bills on campus.

All students should have public library cards because libraries, in addition to books for teachers' reading lists, now have wonderful online sources that students can use from their home computers. In order to access these online references you must go to the library website (Orange County Santiago System www.ocpl.org; Long Beach Public Library http://www.lbpl.org/.). To gain access to the sources you must have your library card number and in some cases a code word or password you have previously listed with the library. Most public libraries issue cards free of charge. An adult family member must accompany a student in order to get a card. Only Cerritos, Anaheim and Huntington Beach charge for cards if you do not live within their city boundaries.

For more information on the public libraries in the area, check our Media Center webpage and the public libraries Power Point presentation. It will show maps, and a sample of each libraries online catalog and programs available. www.losalusd.k12.ca.us/Schools/LAHS/academics/mc/index.html

Due to the high incidence of problems involving students who leave campus for lunch and because of their age, general level of maturity and vulnerability, Los Alamitos High School will not issue Off-Campus Lunch Permits to any 9^th or 10^th grade students. They should bring their lunch to school or purchase their lunch on campus.

No freshmen or sophomores will be issued a lunch permit. Students who are in the 11^th or 12^th grade, with a signed parent permission form, are eligible to receive an Off-Campus Lunch Permit. The student's identification card will be stamped with this permit. No student will be allowed to go off campus for lunch during the first two weeks of school. The completed Off-Campus Lunch Permit must be on file in the Attendance Office, and the ID card must be stamped before a student may leave campus for lunch. Truancies to any class and violation of codes or regulations will result in revocation or denial of lunch pass permit.

To obtain a permit, a student must do ONE of the following:

• Have a parent or guardian come to the Attendance Office and sign a permission fo, rm.
• Pi, ck up the permit form at the Attendance Office and have the parent or guardian signature witnessed by a Notary Public.

The permit must be in the student's possession when off campus. Anyone found off campus during lunch without a noon permit will be assigned a Saturday School.

The LAHS parking permit is a privilege and is subject to a set of regulations and requirements. All licensed juniors and seniors who provide the proper paperwork are eligible to purchase a one-year parking permit in the Activities Office during registration or during the school year at a cost of $50. Parking permits will be available according to lot capacity. Students who park in staff parking, drive in a dangerous manner, loiter or litter in parking lots, falsify information, give a parking permit to someone else, or otherwise violate parking regulations are subject to ticketing and/or towing from the Los Alamitos Police Department and may have their parking permit revoked.

1. Parking permits will be sold according to lot capacity to juniors or seniors who qualify by submitting the required paperwork. (No parking permits will be sold to sophomores or freshmen.)
2. The parking permit is valid for one school year.
3. The parking permit cost is $50. Checks are to be made payable to LAHS.
4. The replacement cost of a lost or stolen pass is $50.
5. T, he purchase of a pa, rking permit does no, t guara, ntee a parking space.
6. Students may park in the east or west student lot in designated student spaces from 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The west student lot will be locked from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Students who park in the west lot will not be allowed to drive off campus for lunch.
7. The parking permit must be displayed so that it is clearly visible from the outside of the vehicle. Failure to clearly display the permit may result in ticketing or towing.
8. Failure to follow the parking regulations may result in forfeiture of the parking permit.

The following items are required for the purchase of a parking permit:

• $50 fee
• Proof of insurance
• Copy of vehicle registration
• Valid driver's license
• Completed parking permit contract with parent and student signature  (download and print pdf)

All paperwork and fees should be submitted to the Los Alamitos High School Activities Office.

Students who have not purchased a permit, have forgotten their permit, or arrive at school at a time when the student lots are full, must find parking off-campus in legal and designated areas. We ask students to treat our local neighborhoods and business areas with courtesy and respect.

As the school year progresses, the student parking lots become more impacted. The earlier a student arrives to school, the more likely it is that s/he will find a parking spot.

Students who live within one mile of the school are encouraged to walk. Students are also encouraged to carpool when legal (according to California State laws applying to minors and driving). We also encourage using public transportation and/or district bus services. Information is available in the Activities Office. Reduced-fee OCTA passes are also available.

Any visitor to the Los Alamitos High School campus may park in any spot designated "Visitor" in the Front Lot. Anyone parking in a "Staff" parking spot without a Staff Parking Permit may be ticketed by the Los Alamitos Police Department.

There is a required Physical Education uniform (shorts and shirt) that is available for purchase in the Activities Office. Students will purchase their Physical Education uniforms in Physical Education classes sometime during the first two weeks of school. Physical Education teachers will announce the date of purchase and the price of the uniform. Checks are to be made out to LAHS.

The PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) sponsors such events as Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, PTSA Senior Scholarships, Academic Awards of Excellence and Parent Education Nights. They have many opportunities for you to serve your Los Al students and staff and are always in need of volunteers to help in any capacity. The PTSA meets monthly on the LAHS campus. Please refer to the PTSA Directory enclosed in the registration packet to see how you can become an involved member.

The School Resource Officer (SRO) program is a partnership between the Los Alamitos Unified School District and the Los Alamitos Police Department. It places a trained law enforcement officer on the Los Alamitos High School campus. The program promotes safety, prevention, and education through positive and effective problem solving by students, school staff, parents, community/business organizations, and law enforcement personnel.

The SRO is a trained full-time police officer who has been selected to work pro-actively with students, staff, parents and the community. S/he will provide services as a teacher, counselor, youth advisory and law enforcement officer. The SRO's presence on campus will contribute to the education process by providing a safe, secure and positive learning environment.

Each student is given one free student identification card at registration or upon enrollment. The replacement cost is $10.00. Students are required to carry their student ID card at all times. An ID card is required for entry into student events, to use the computer labs, to check out books from the Media Center, to get off-campus for lunch (juniors and seniors with an approved off-campus pass only), to make purchases in the Act, ivities Office, and to purchase food in the school cafeteria.

Each student may purchase a Student Minder Binder during registration for $5.00. Most teachers require their students to use the Student Minder Binder. If a student has never purchased a S, tudent Minder Binder and wishes to do so later in the year, s/he may do so at the original price of $5.00, while supplies last. After an original purchase, the cost to replace the Student Minder Binder is $10.00, while supplies last.

Textbooks for classes will be electronically checked out to each individual student and will stay attached to that student's name until the books are returned to the Media Center or paid for. (The average 10^th grader checks out over $360 in textbooks each semester.)

Students must have a current student I.D. card to check out all textbooks - no exceptions! Materials will only be checked out to students with their official photo ASB card.

At the end of the semester or school year, teachers will collect the books and return them to the Media Center. Returned books are electronically credited to the student who originally checked them out. If a lost or stolen book has been paid for and then found, a , refund will be processed through the Media Center and a check will be mailed to you from the district.

Guidelines/Fines/Overdue Materials

• All textbooks must be covered. , No stretchy covers are allowed. ,
• Upon check-out, it is the student's responsibility to c, arefully look through each book for problems, i.e., damaged or missing barcodes, writing, missing pages, mildew, water damage, binding damage, etc. If , any problems are noticed upon check-out, the books should immediately be returned to the Media Center to avoid charges when the books are returned at the end of the semester or year.
• Any damage done to books while in a locker is the student's responsibility. Use a locker at your own risk. The lockers are not watertight and during heavy rains the interior of the locker can become wet. Books, paper, etc. may become damp. Once a book is water-damaged or mildewed, it should be returned to the Media Center so a charge can be assessed. Make sure backpacks are water-proofed or lined with a plastic bag to protect your books.
• Books stolen from lockers should be reported to the Campus Supervision Office. Students are financially responsible for all lost, damaged, or stolen books.
• Books should not be left in lockers over weekends and holidays.
• If a student has an unpaid fine and misplaces or loses a textbook, a replacement will be checked out to the student and a charge issued. If the book is not found by the end of the school year, the book must be paid for. In the case of library books, the student may only use a book in the Media Center until any fines are cleared. Students owing fines may have privileges restricted. Seniors will not be allowed to pick up their yearbook or cap and gown until all fines are paid in full.

Charges
Missing Barcode	5.00 Each
Damaged Binding	15.00
Water Damaged Book	Full charge for new book
Taping Fee	Charged according to damage (torn pages, cover, etc.)
Marking in Book	Charged according to damage

If you are required to have a workbook in a, ny of your classes this year you may:

1. Check out a workbook from the Me, dia Center after classes begin. (You may not write in the workbook.)
2. Purchase a workbook before school, during nutrition, lunch, or after school from the Activities Office. The Activities Office will give you a receipt to show to your teacher, and your teacher will give you the workbook. (Do not bring your workbook receipt to the Media Center.)

If you buy your workbook, we recommend that you buy it during registration with either cash or a check made out to LAHS. If you choose to check out a workbook instead of buying one, please be advised that you will be charged the cost of the workbook PLUS A $5 CHARGE if you return the workbook damaged at the end of the semester or year. Damage can be defined as writing, even in pencil, in the workbook. In order to keep your workbook in good shape, we recommend that you cover it with a folder.

Students must be on guard to prevent the theft of their property while attending school. The following preventative actions will help reduce the likelihood of theft on campus:

• Do not bring items to school that are not needed for school.
• Do not bring large sums of money or valuables to school, especially jewelry.
• Do not leave any items unattended in a classroom.
• Do not leave any items unattended anywhere on campus.
• Do not leave any items unattended during 6^th period athletics.
• Do not leave backpacks, clothing or other items in an unlocked P.E. locker.
• Always turn the combination on your lock after you have closed it firmly.
• Do not share your locker or give your combination to anyone.

What to do in case of a theft:

• If a theft occurs during class time, immediately report it to your teacher.
• Report all thefts to the Campus Supervision Office by filling out a Missing Property Report. (Even if we cannot retrieve the item, it is helpful to us to keep track of any patterns that may be occurring.)

Board Regulation 7042

Please discuss with your student the following , Los Alamitos Unified School District Administrative Regulation 7042: Student Assignment to a Continuation High School.

Students at Los Alamitos High School are required to earn 220 credits in required and elective courses in order to graduate. It is expected that students will acquire credits at the rate of approximately 30 credits per semester. Students who fail classes or do not take a full load (six classes per semester) are able to make up the needed credits by enrolling in summer school, ROP, or Adult School. Despite these opportunities, there are a number of students each year who fall progressively behind in credits and eventually do not graduate.

• 11^th grade - Start of the fall semester  = 95
• 11^th grade - Start of the spring semester  = 125
• 12^th grade - Start of the fall semester = 155
• 12^th grade - Start of the spring semester = 185

California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 4622

The Los Alamitos Unified School District shall comply with all state and federal laws and regulations. The District shall follow uniform complaint procedures when addressing complaints alleging unlawful discrimination based on ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, sex, race, ancestry, national origin, color, or physical or mental disability in any program or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. Uniform complaint procedures (as set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Sections 4600-4671) shall also be used when addressing complaints alleging failure to comply with state and/or federal law in: adult education, consolidated categorical aid programs, migrant education, vocational education, child care and development programs, child nutrition programs and special education programs. The Board encourages the early, informal resolution of complaints at the site level whenever possible. The Board recognizes that a neutral mediator can often suggest an early compromise that is agreeable to all parties in a dispute. In accordance with uniform complaint procedures, whenever all parties to a complaint agree to try resolving their problem through mediation, the Superintendent or designee shall initiate mediation. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that mediation results are consistent with state and federal laws and regulations. The Board prohibits retaliation in any form for the participation in a complaint procedures, including but not limited to the filing of a complaint or the reporting of instances of discrimination, Such participation shall not in any way affect the status, grades, or work assignments of the complainant. The Board acknowledges and respects student and employee rights to privacy. Discrimination complaints shall be investigated in a manner that protects the confidentiality of the parties and the facts. This includes keeping the identity of the complainant confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the investigation or proceedings, as determined by the Superintendent or designee on a case-by-case basis. A complaint shall be filed with the Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services who will then refer it to the staff member responsible for the program(s) in question. This staff member shall be knowledgeable about the laws and/or program in question.

NOTIFICATION PROCESS: Any individual, public agency, or organization alleging a violation of federal or state statute may file a written complaint regarding special programs with the Los Alamitos Unified School District. Discrimination complaints must be filed with the District or the California Department of Education if direct involvement is requested by a person harmed or by a person on behalf of another. Their complaints must be filed not later than six months from the occurrence of when they are first acknowledged. Complaints must be resolved within sixty (60) days of receipt of a complaint. The attached form provides the filing party an opportunity to present evidence relevant to the complaint.

APPEAL PROCESS: If dissatisfied with the District's decision the complainant may appeal in writing to the California Department of Education within fifteen (15) days of receiving the district's decision. The following will be submitted to the California Department of Education on notification of an appeal:

Complainant(s) may inquire with the Uniform Complaint Procedures Compliance Officer regarding any civil law remedies that may be available.

CIVIL LAW REMEDIES: A complainant may pursue available civil law remedies outside of the District's complaint procedures. Complainants may seek assistance from mediation centers or public/private interest attorneys. Civil law remedies that may be imposed by a court include, but are not limited to, injunctions and restraining orders. For discrimination complaints, however, a complainant must wait until 60 days have elapsed from the filing of an appeal with the California Department of Education before pursuing civil law remedies. The moratorium does not apply to injunctive relief and is applicable only if the District has appropriately, and in a timely manner, apprised the complainant of his/her right to file a complaint in accordance with 5 CCR 4622. When 15 percent or more of the students in a school speak a primary language other than English, all notices to parents or guardians regarding complaint procedures shall be in the student's primary language other than English.

All visitors, except students and Los Alamitos Unified School District employees, must register in the Main Office before coming on campus during school hours, 7:20 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. The only exception to required registration is for individuals attending an event open to the public.

Drugs and alcohol among adolescents are a major concern for both educators and parents. The use of illegal substances can lead to harmful and even disastrous results for everyone involved. It is, therefore, important to empower students and parents to avoid the pitfalls associated with drug and alcohol use. To achieve this goal, LAHS has implemented a Voluntary Drug Testing Program. The program is free of charge, confidential and non-punitive. Students who participate may, on a random basis, be selected to undergo a voluntary drug test. The tests will be administered on the LAHS campus during the school day in a private and secure location. All tests will be conducted by trained professionals. Information regarding the test results is confidential and will only be released to parents/guardians. No results, positive or negative, will be given to LAHS. If a test is positive, the testing company will provide referrals to appropriate counseling and rehabilitative services. The goal of the LAHS Voluntary Drug Testing Program is to enlist the assistance and support of parents to help our adolescents combat and win the fight against drug and alcohol use.