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Simon A. SanchezHigh SchoolSTUDENT HANDBOOKSchool Year 2013-2014School Address: 395 Juan Jacinto RoadYigo, Guam 96929Phone Number: (671) 653-2313School Website: www.simonsanchez.org

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,It is essential that you review the contents of this Student Handbook with your child(ren) so that you understand the policies and rulesof our school. Please note that the contents of this Student Handbook are subject to change at any time. If you have any questions orconcerns, please contact your child’s respective grade level administrator.PROPERTY OFName: ____________________________________________________________________Address:___________________________________________________________________Home Phone:_______________________________________________________________School ID #:________________________________________________________________Insurance Company & Policy Number: __________________________________________IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTIFYName: ____________________________________________________________________Address: ___________________________________________________________________Home Phone: _________________________ Work Phone: ______________________CLASS SCHEDULE1 STSemester2 ndSemesterPeriod Subject Teacher Room #123456123456STUDENT MEDIA RELEASEIn an effort to promote school events, your child’s photo may be posted on the school website, printed in local media newspapersand/or may be aired on local news stations in an effort to showcase the school.Should you choose to not have your child’s picture released for any school event, please provide your child’s grade level administratorwith a note within two weeks of the beginning of the school year.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”2

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014History of School’s NamesakeMr. Simon Angeles Sanchez, for whom the school was named, was a distinguished Guamanian educator who was born inHagatna on December 3, 1895 to Candido and Elauteria Angeles Sanchez, and was the youngest of five children. He attended gradeschool, evening high school, and completed his training at the Teacher Training Normal School in Hagatna. He also took additionalcollege courses from the University of Chicago and the University of Hawaii.For more than 30 years, Mr. Sanchez served as a teacher, administrator, and board member in Guam’s public schools. Hewas the principal of the Sumay School, Dededo School, and the Intermediate School in Agana. He was also the first GuamanianSuperintendent of Schools, and he served on the Territorial Board of Education as a member and chairman.During his years as an educator, Mr. Sanchez was in the forefront of expansion and improvements to Guam’s educationalsystem. He saw Guam’s schools change from one room, open-air thatched huts to multi-million dollar, air-conditioned showcases.He saw the enrollment increase from two thousand to twenty thousand students and the budget increase from forty thousand to fortymillion dollars. For his work in education, he was honored by the University of Guam, the Ohio State University, and the Governmentof Guam.In addition to his distinguished career in education, Mr. Simon Sanchez was active in other affairs of his island community.Before the war, he helped establish the Boy Scout and Girl Scout movement. Before the Organic Act, he served as a member and thensecretary of the House of Council of the Guam Congress. During the immediate post-war period, he served as a Commissioner ofTamuning. He was also a charter member and president of the Guam Rotary Club. Mr. Sanchez was even an active member of theYoung Men’s League of Guam and the St. Anthony’s Holy Name Society. With all his contributions to education and the community,Mr. Simon A. Sanchez is known today to the Guam community as “Mr. Education of Guam.”School Administrative TeamMrs. Beth N. Perez, PrincipalMr. Joel L. Punzalan, 9 th Grade Assistant PrincipalMrs. Rebecca A.R. Duenas, 10 th Grade Assistant PrincipalMr. Dennis Malilay, 11 th Grade Assistant PrincipalMr. Melvin Finona, 12 th Grade Assistant PrincipalHours of OperationGates Open: 6:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Main Office: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Business Office: 7:00a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Payments: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)Counseling Office: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Nurse’s Office: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Contact InformationSimon A. Sanchez High School395 Juan Jacinto RoadYigo, Guam 96929Telephone: (671) 653-2313 or 300-3528/21/22School Website: www.simonsanchez.orgAccredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”3

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014Closed Campus PolicyAll visitors must sign in and out from the visitor’s log book located at the Main Building Front Counter. Clearance must be obtainedfrom the Main Office before proceeding to intended destination. Students are not allowed to leave the school campus at any timewithout a clearance of a school administrator and parent. Student/s must be signed out by parent, guardian, or authorized individualsfrom the Main Office. Identification is required and must be presented to Main Office personnel prior to student release. *Pleasenote that NO off-campus pass will be issued for lunch—passes must be obtained through the application process.DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION VISION / SIMON SANCHEZ MISSION,EXPECTED SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING RESULTS & SCHOOL SONGDOE Vision“Our educationalcommunity preparesall students for life,promotesexcellence, andprovides support.”SSHS School Mission“Our mission is to empowerstudents to becomeproductive citizens of the21 st century through acommitment to academicexcellence, careerpreparation, and civicengagement.”SSHS Expected School-WideLearning ResultsSimon Sanchez High School studentswill demonstrateAcademic Excellence*through creative and critical thinking skills*through effective communication skills*through being goal oriented and selfdisciplinedindividualsCareer Preparation*by taking initiative and demonstratinginnovation*by demonstrating professional conduct,collaboration and other interpersonal skills*by efficient use of time and resources toachieve goals*by demonstrating the ability to understandand effectively use relevant technologyEngagement in CivicActivities*through awareness of local and globalissues*by contributing time and talent tocommunity needsSSHS School SongCome ye all of SanchezRise strong and singLet praises to our colorsring.Thru the yearsMay all honor beTo our schoolWith pride and loyalty.Sanchez High foreverSing Sanchez singLift high our voicesLet our hearts join in.We shall guard her honorFaithful true we’ll beLift our royal bannerIn sky, on land, and sea.School Year 2013 - 2014Bell Schedule*Alternating Schedule, i.e. Monday: 1, 2, 3; Tuesday: 4, 5, 6; Wednesday: 1, 2, 3First Bell7:45 a.m.Warning Bell7:50 a.m.First Block 7:55 – 9:35 a.m. 100 minHomeroom9:35 – 9:55 a.m. 20 min9 th Grade AcademyAdvisor / AdviseeBreak 9:55 – 10:05 a.m. 10 minSecond Block 10:10 – 11:50 a.m. 100 minLunch11:50 – 12:55 p.m.65 minFirst BellWarning Bell12:55 p.m.1:00 p.m.Third Block 1:05 – 2:45 p.m. 100 minDismissalBuses Depart2:45 p.m.2:55 p.m.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”4

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014CURRICULUM MATTERSSimon A. Sanchez High School (SSHS): SSHS is a comprehensive senior high school serving students in grades nine throughtwelve. SSHS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. A student who graduates from a Guam public highschool is awarded a Guam Department of Education diploma.Grading and Units of Credits: The school year is divided into two 90-day semesters. At the end of each semester, teachers indicatewith a grade, the level of achievement attained by each student. Students who do not receive a satisfactory grade must retake the classat the earliest opportunity.The grading of students is the teacher’s responsibility. Teachers are considered the best-qualified persons to evaluate the student’swork and their integrity shall be respected. Grades at SSHS are recorded as percentages. A student must receive a grade of 60% orabove to pass a class. Students enrolled in an honors or advanced placement class must receive a 70% or higher to pass the class. Nocredit is received for a “NC” grade (Board Policy 411). Any incomplete grade, which is not converted to another kind of gradewithin 10 school days after the end of a semester, or within two days prior to the commencement exercises for graduating students,automatically converts to a percentage grade of 50%.Units of credit are earned in ½ credit increments per semester, except in certain technical courses that are taught in two-hourblocks, which receives one unit of credit. Semester grades go into the permanent record.Semester grades are not averaged. For example, if a student receives an “F” (below 60%) in US History for the first semester and a“C” (70%) for the second semester, the student will earn ½ credit only for the second semester. The semester failed for a requiredcourse is the one that must be repeated.No credits earned from non-accredited correspondence courses or home schooling can be used to fulfill graduation requirements.The determination of academic standing is limited to only those students whose GPAs are based exclusively on credits receivedfrom accredited institutions. Consequently, students whose GPAs are based in part on credits received from non-accreditedinstitutions have no academic scholastic standing or class ranking.Student grades and attendance may be accessed through the parent portal on Powerschool. Please see the school’s ComputerOperator to apply for parent access/password.Student Schedules: Students that have failed a course will be allowed to take the same course again ONLY upon space or courseavailability during the regular school year. On-track students have priority placement in courses offered. Schedule changes can onlybe allowed if you are scheduled for a course you have passed, class overloads, change of course offering, or inappropriate placement.Report Cards, Progress Reports, and Parent Conferences: Report cards are issued at the end of each quarter or nine weeks, andprogress reports are issued during the fifth week of the quarter. Scheduled Parent–Teacher Conferences are held at the end of the firstand third quarters. Parents may request meetings with teachers or counselors at any time. Please call the school to schedule anappointment.Family-School Partnership: Family-school partnerships are fundamental to a successful school, and it is agreed that communicationbetween the school and parent is essential. Teachers shall provide students and families the following information at the beginning ofevery school year/semester: Course outlines and class rules; and An explanation of what parents/guardians are expected to do to monitor the extent to which their children are meetingclass/course requirements and to maintain communication with the school.Teachers are encouraged to communicate with parents on a weekly basis. A failing grade on a report card should come as nosurprise to the parent if the teacher has kept them informed. There are a number of ways this can be accomplished, and a teacher mayuse any method they choose to fulfill this requirement. Some possible methods are: Student Planners or Notebooks Progress reports, letters to parents Ask that a parent sign an assignment sheet Ask that a parent sign a completed assignment or test paper Contact parents via phone or emailWhen a student will be absent for an extended period of time due to illness, an off-island field trip, or suspension, the teachershould provide a written list of assignments and due dates.At mid-quarter, parents will be given a written progress report, and parent-teacher conferences are scheduled after grades areposted for first and third quarters.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”5

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014Prior to the distribution of progress reports, teachers are encouraged to call parents regarding their child’s behavior and attendancebefore referring the student to the administrators for disciplinary action.Parents are encouraged and invited to be a part of their child’s education. Parents are welcome to seek information concerningtheir child’s grades and /or classes, as volunteers in the classrooms, at activities, on field trips, as speakers, and as mentors. The SSHSParents, Administrators, Teachers & Students Association (PATSA) meets every month and will announce dates, time, and location ofthese meetings. PATSA sponsors various school activities to support the school’s endeavor. Parents are encouraged to attend andparticipate.The school uses multiple sources to promote school announcements and activities to include our website http://simonsanchez.org,Team newsletters, Education Updates in PDN, and so on. Parents should ask their child for the newsletters, progress reports, reportcards, and other information concerning the events taking place at the school. The school also hosts its annual Open House, Parentand Student Orientation for all incoming ninth graders and new students, workshops and other events promoting the home schoolconnection. Call the school for more information about your child and/or school-related events. Information of events is alsopublished in the Pacific Daily News or other related media.Basic Responsibilities of Students:All students are expected to: Be prepared daily. Bring basic supplies (planners, textbooks, paper, pencil/pen, etc.) to class daily. Bring specific items such as calculators, graph paper, rulers, safety equipment, PE clothes, shoes, etc. Be courteous, cooperative and respectful. Listen to instructions the first time. It is the student’s responsibility to listen and take notes. Avoid interruption. Allow others to learn and the teacher to teach. Make arrangements to complete work missed during an absence immediately upon returning to school. Follow all classroom rules, school, board policies, and all Guam Laws.Concerns, Suggestions, or Questions: Students, parents/guardians who may have a concern, suggestion, or question about aparticular problem or situation at school should adhere to the procedures that follow. In the event there is dissatisfaction with theresolution at any level of a situation, after exhausting all possibilities, the matter may be presented to the next level. Please allowsufficient time for research and examination of all alternatives and possibilities before moving on to the next step.Step 1 Classroom TeacherStep 2 Respective Grade Level AdministratorStep 3 PrincipalStep 4 Deputy Superintendent, ESCLStep 5 Superintendent of EducationWithdrawal and Transfer of Students: The parent/guardian will sign a withdrawal form prior to and not less than 24 hours beforethe actual date of withdrawal. This form will be sent to the student’s teachers for grades and attendance and returned to the counselingoffice within 24 hours. A student must be 18 years old in order to withdraw without parental consent.The student will return all books to the counseling office and will have to pay for lost or damaged books at the school's businessoffice before records will be released. A copy of the withdrawal form, latest report card, cumulative card and shot record will beprovided to the student to present to the receiving school. (See Board Policy 339 for early granting of credits at www.gdoe.net)Graduation Requirements: Students who enter SSHS choose from two Alternative Learning Paths. The two paths defined by theGuam Department of Education are (1) College Prep and (2) Career Prep. In all paths, the students will be provided with the type ofcurriculum that will best prepare them to go directly to work or to continue their education by attending a post-secondary technicalschool, a junior college, or a four-year college. The counselors will help the student develop a four-year plan that insures allrequirements for graduation are met. Students must complete all requirements and have 24 credits in order to graduate in addition toService Learning Hours.Senior Dues: There is a charge of $25.00 for senior dues for all graduating seniors. This will pay for the graduation venue paymentand costs associated with the graduation ceremony. Payments need to be made at least one (1) week prior to graduation.Note: Graduating Seniors who are suspended during 2 nd semester will not be allowed to participate inthe graduation ceremony.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”6

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014Courses College Prep Credits Career Prep CreditsLanguage Arts 4 4Social Studies 4 3Math 4 3Science 4 3Health 1 1Physical Education 1 1Chamorro 1 1Fine Arts 1 1Career Prep Courses 0 4-6Selected Site-Based Courses 4 1-3Total 24 24Service Learning: In accordance with Public Law 30-53, “each student shall complete seventy-five (75) hours of service learning asa requirement for high school.” This mandate was enacted with the incoming 9 th grade class in SY 2011-2012.Grade LevelTarget Number of ServiceLearning HoursMaximum Number of Service LearningHours9 th Grade 20 2010 th Grade 20 4011 th Grade 20* 60*12 th Grade 15 75*A student must acquire a minimum of 60 Service Learning Hours to be eligible for senior status as cited in Board Policy351.4. A total of 75 Service Learning Hours must be attained in conjunction with the required graduation credits.Dual Enrollment: Seniors and Juniors: Those interested in the UOG or GCC Dual Enrollment Program must consult with theirrespective guidance counselor prior to enrolling to ensure all requirements are met. Final approval will be made by the SchoolPrincipal. Students are advised to pay attention to the school bulletin for announcements.Computer/Internet Usage on Campus: The use of any SSHS Internet account must be in support of education, communication andresearch. Transmission of any material in violation of any Federal or Local regulation is prohibited. This includes but is not limitedto copy-righted material; threatening or obscene material; continued unwelcome contact, slander, libel, or material and softwareprotected by trade secret and national security restrictions. Users should be aware electronic mail is considered copyrighted materialand the property of the original sender. Copyright laws prohibit the use of content of email without the permission of the copyrightedholder. Inappropriate use will result in cancellation of privileges and disciplinary action.Advanced Placement and Honors Classes: All students should have an opportunity to pursue challenging learning opportunities.The Advanced Placement program also provides the opportunity to earn college credit or its equivalent through the advancedplacement-testing program. A mandatory AP/Honors parent and student orientation will be required for first-time participants in thefall. Date, time and place of the orientation will be announced. At the conclusion of each advanced placement course, students areencouraged to take the corresponding advanced placement examination. Students who wish to enroll in Advanced Placement andHonors courses should see their respective counselor. Students not enrolled in AP courses may take the AP Exam but must inform theschool principal. Students must pay all fees associated with the test prior to test date. Students registered for AP/Honors Coursesmust adhere to the contract regarding enrollment. Fees will be posted in the school bulletin.English Language Learners (ELL): All students who enter SSHS are required to fill out a Home Language Survey. Students whoenter from off-island schools in Micronesia or other foreign countries may also be given a test of language proficiency to determinetheir placement in class. For those students for whom English is a second language, SSHS offers beginning and sheltered classes thatease the student’s transition into the school, and ensure that the student will be able to graduate. When needed, translators will befound to help students and parents who have difficulty understanding the requirements or filling out required forms.Guidance Counseling Services: SSHS has full-time guidance counselors. It is highly recommended for students to makeappointments with their counselor at least once every semester for assistance with planning their schedules, college or career plans,and for help with school-related problems. The guidance counselors are also readily available to help students cope with a crisis.Additionally, parents are welcome to talk with a counselor concerning their child.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”7

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014Transcripts: Transcript requests will be filled according to the workload of the counseling office and requires a $5.00 fee. Transcriptrequests can be made via Counseling Office. Fill out transcript requests as early as possible for prompt and timely attention.Transcripts and diploma will not be released until financial obligations are satisfied.Testing: Beside tests given by teachers for assessment of classroom learning, Guam Department of Education Schools administers astandardized test in the spring. Students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 take the SAT-10 Test and a Standards-Based Assessment forstudents enrolled in Biology 1, Algebra 1 and English 10. Results are usually received during the summer or early fall and are madeavailable to students and parents.Information concerning the PSAT, SAT, ACT and ASVAB test is available from the Counseling Office. Students taking APclasses are encouraged to take the AP Exams for those courses. Fees for exams, if any, will be posted via the school bulletin. Manycolleges give college credit for these classes as a result of the scores received on these tests. Better grades and higher scores rewardstudents that take tests seriously. Students also have more opportunities to take advanced classes and to qualify for scholarships andadmission to the colleges of their choice.Tutoring: Students who need help to pass a class or to take the SAT or other standardized tests should see their counselor. Inaddition, tutoring services may be provided by classroom teachers, community volunteers and students from Americorps, FEA, NHS,PLS and ETS College Access Grant. Please check your respective teachers or counselors for more information.GENERAL INFORMATIONBuilding Access and Hours: The school will be open one hour before the start of the school day. Unless students have officialbusiness and are under the direct supervision of school personnel, they are not allowed to enter school buildings 15 minutes prior tothe start of the school day. In addition, students should leave the campus at the end of the school day and ensure that transportationarrangements are in place before the end of the school day or activity to avoid disciplinary action.Visitors: At no time, whatsoever, may a student bring their child/ren, younger brothers, sisters, or younger relative to school.Specifically, all visitors must sign the visitor’s log book located in the main building front counter and acquire approval beforeproceeding to destination. A visitor’s pass will be issued by designated personnel.School Buses: Bus transportation is available and a privilege for all students. Moreover, students who ride the bus are under thedirect authority of the bus driver and must keep in mind that all school rules apply while in the bus and at the bus stop/boarding areas.No student shall exit from the school bus until it has arrived at its destination (either the school grounds or at the regular bus stop).Upon exiting from a school bus in the morning, all students must remain on campus. For more information, you may contact YigoBus Operations at 653-1028.Student Pick Up: To ensure the safety of students prior to student dismissal, no vehicles will be allowed to enter campus 10 minutesbefore the dismissal bell and must park outside the gate.Student Off-Campus Lunch Pass: Students must adhere to the following in order to apply for an off-campus lunch pass.1) Be a junior or senior credit status.2) Have a valid Guam driver’s license or Guam Identification card.3) Maintain a 70% average or better.A parent/guardian must come in to sign a permission form. Two student photos must accompany the application and a $10.00 fee willbe assessed for the pass. Students MUST be 16 years of age AND must be junior or senior credit status (with a GPA of 70% or higherwith NO uniform violation from the previous or current school year. Only students with a lunch pass in their possession AND in thefull prescribed uniform will be allowed to leave campus for lunch. NO lunch pass and NO uniform will result in denial of exit fromthe school campus. No Off-Campus Passes will be issued for lunch. Lunch passes must be presented to the school personnel locatedat the gate and reclaimed upon return. A school administrator may revoke a student’s lunch pass under the following conditions:1. Fails to return from lunch2. Is late to his/her first class after lunch (must return 10 minutes before the end of lunch period)3. Fails to present lunch pass when requested by authorized school personnel4. Lends lunch pass to anyone5. Receives and “F’ or “NC” in any subject within a quarter6. Is found guilty of a major offense or receives a suspension7. Has a school uniform violationAccredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”8

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014If a lunch pass is revoked, the student may re-apply for a lunch pass for the next quarter for an additional $10.00 fee as long as thereare no further offenses for the present quarter.Student On-Campus Vehicle Pass & Parking; Applications for a permit to park on campus may be obtained from the school’s MainOffice. A $10.00 fee will be assessed for vehicle registration and decal. Upon submission of the application, the following must bepresented: Valid Guam Driver’s License Car Registration Insurance Policy (Note: Student must be listed as an insured driver.) Parental Authorization (Note: Parent for students below the age of 18 must sign application form in the presence ofschool officials). Two recent photographs (passport size)Once approved, the student will receive a decal and an assigned parking space. All students are to park in the student parking lot.No student vehicles are allowed to park in the Faculty and Staff parking lot. Student vehicles are subject to search. Any student whotries to transport students off campus without proper authorization can be reported to GPD and will be disciplined accordingly, whichmay include and not be limited to lunch and parking passes being revoked and suspension.*For Lunch and Parking Passes: Students, if you are suspended for any reason during a quarter, your lunch and parking pass willbe revoked for the remainder of the quarter. If you would like to obtain your passes again, you will need to pay a fee again thefollowing quarter ($10 for lunch pass and $20 for parking pass).NOTE: Students parked on school campus without proper authorization will have their vehicle towed at theowner’s expense. Additionally, students who park along the school fence line or across the street will facethe same consequence.Vehicles should be kept locked at all times. The school will not be held liable for any vehicles damaged, vandalized, or itemsstolen from any vehicle.Students must adhere to rules stated on the application. Three violations will result in the revocation of the parking permit for theremainder of the quarter. Students may register their vehicle the following quarter at a cost of $20.00. Fees collected will go towardschool building maintenance and beautification projects.Textbooks and Classroom Material: Textbooks are loaned to students who are responsible for the care and maintenance onceissued by a teacher. The loss/damage of textbooks will require that payment is made at the Business Office before the student can beissued another book or receive a diploma. Workbooks are issued in some classes. If the student loses the workbook, he/she will alsohave to pay for the workbook before receiving a replacement.Students are expected to provide basic supplies such as notebooks, papers, pens, and pencils. Some classes may use watercolormarkers for class assignments; however, permanent markers are prohibited.Cafeteria: The cafeteria serves breakfast thirty minutes prior to the ringing of the first bell in the morning. The cost of breakfast is$0.50 and $0.30 for reduced breakfast. Lunch is served during the designated lunch period. The cost is $2.50 and $0.40 for reducedlunch. Applications for free and reduced lunches can be obtained from the school’s Business Office. Forms must be submitted as soonas possible to determine qualification into the program. Please note that the prices for the meals are subject to change.Food from Off-Campus: Students are prohibited from ordering food from off-campus establishments for delivery to the school.Field Trip Policies and Procedures: Well-planned field trips are a part of the instructional program. No field trips are to be takenduring exam weeks. No water activity fieldtrips will be approved.Students taking part in a field trip must:1. Have the Notice of Field Trip form signed by all teachers at least five days in advance.2. Have form signed by a parent/guardian giving permission for the trip.3. Return signed form to the sponsoring teacher no later than three school days prior to the actual field trip.4. Wear the school uniform to participate in the field trip. Uniform shirt and black bottoms are required.5. Adhere to all school rules and policies while on the field trip.A teacher/administrator may deny permission for a student to go on a field trip if:1. The student is failing or received a “U” for citizenship.2. The student has excessive absences (3 days for the quarter excused or unexcused).3. It is the student’s sixth field trip for the quarter.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”9

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014Off-Island Field Trips: Off-island field trips are field trips taken by students while accompanied by one or more employees of theGuam Department of Education to a destination outside of Guam. Such trips must:1. Be consistent with the policy and guidelines as approved by the Board of Education.2. Be adequately financed from other than budgeted funds without undue hardship on the student.3. Provide sufficient supervision.4. Show proof of purchase of life insurance in the amount of at least $5,000 per student.Students Must:1. Return all parent permission and teacher forms to the teacher leading the trip no later than three school days prior to theactual trip.2. Have all proper travel documents prior to departure.3. Make-up work that will be missed. Students should notify teachers at least three days in advance so that work may beassigned where teachers feel it is warranted.Library:1. Students who wish to use the library during class time must have a pass.2. Students may use the library at lunch, before, and after school as a privilege and will observe proper decorum at all times orthe privilege can be suspended.3. Two books may be checked out for two weeks at a time. The overdue charge is $0.25 per day. Note: It is required that youhave a student ID in order to check out library books.4. The library charges certain and reasonable fees as part of on-going fundraising efforts to purchase needed supplies. A list ofthese fees can be obtained from the librarian.5. Students are required to comply with library rules at all times.Lockers: Lockers are the property of SSHS and are subject to inspection by authorized school personnel. Students may use thelockers available on campus for storing their books and other belongings required for school activities. Students must provide theirown locks. Only combination locks are to be used. All other locks will be removed. Students are required to register the lockernumber, location and locker combination with the Business Office. The school will not be liable for any articles lost or stolen fromlockers.Lost and Found: Lost or found items can be turned in or checked if turned in at the Front Counter with Ms. Riva. The school is notliable or responsible for any lost personal items.School Closing: Should the school be closed for threatening weather or other emergencies, local radio and TV stations will broadcastinformation concerning the closing and reopening of the school.Business Office: The Business Office is open from 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. daily for payment of any fees or obligations. Please note thatpayments after the designated time may be accepted depending on availability of business staff.FEES *Fees subject to changeDOCUMENTS REQUESTED FEES PROCESSING TIMEOfficial Transcripts $5.00 per copy 3 working daysUnofficial Transcripts $5.00 per copy 3 working daysCopy of Any Document $0.25 per page 3 working daysCopy of Physical Exams/Immunization Records $2.00 per copy Same day of requestSchool Verification $2.00 Same day of requestParking Pass Registration Fee $10.00 3-4 working daysHalf-Day Pass $5.00 3-4 working daysLunch Pass $10.00 3-4 working daysRe-issuance of Revoked Lunch Pass $10.00 Same day of requestRe-issuance of Revoked Parking Pass $20.00 Same day of requestAthletic Program: SSHS have both a Varsity and Junior Varsity volleyball and basketball team, which allows for a larger number ofstudents to participate. Students may participate in the following sports:Tennis (male & female) Soccer (male & female) Basketball (male & female)Track & Field (male & female) Softball (male & female) Wrestling (co-ed)Volleyball (male & female) Baseball (male only) Golf (male & female)Cross Country (male & female) Football (co-ed) Cheerleading (co-ed)Rugby (male & female)Paddling (male, female & coed)Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”10

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014All students are eligible to participate in interscholastic sports if they are under 19 years of age on the first of September of thecurrent school year, meet the school’s eligibility requirements, and have parental approval.To be eligible, a student must meet the physical requirements as judged by a physician’s physical examination, be an activeparticipant and in regular attendance, and have a 70% average which is verified each quarter. Any student who receives a “U” forcitizenship and/or a grade of “F” will not be permitted to participate in sports. Students who have been suspended will not bepermitted to participate during the suspension and/or for the remainder of the season.The following are requirements that must to be completed before student athletes may participate:1. An updated physical file at school.2. Parental permission for participation on file.3. At least 10 official practices before competition.4. A positive attitude.Student Clubs and Organizations: Students may join any school-sponsored club/organization at SSHS. Some charteredclubs/organizations available include:Academic Challenge Bowl Future Educators of America National Honor SocietyAutomotive Club Girl’s Basketball Club Nursing ClubBand Club Go Green! Club Principal’s Leadership SocietyBible Club I Fan’lalaian Club Senior ClassBowling Club Japanese Club Sophomore ClassChoir Club JROTC Sports ClubClose-Up Club Junior Class Tourism ClubDance Team Micronesian Students Association Volleyball ClubFreshmen Class Mock Trial Vis-Com ClubSTUDENT ATTENDANCEThere is a close relationship between academic success and school attendance. Good attendance habits learned and developed inschool will be carried over into the world of work. Please remember, every school day counts. Being absent from class or fromschool is the most frequent reason for students failing. A student who comes to class everyday, on time, with books and materials,rarely fails.Student Attendance Area: Students must attend the school within their area of residence in which their parent or guardian (CourtOrder) lives. A student whose residence changes during the school year must notify the school and fill out a Change of ResidenceForm located in the Counseling Office. If this change places the student outside the area of the student’s present school, he/she musttransfer to the appropriate school. The Withdrawal/Entry procedures will be followed accordingly.Student Attendance Protocol: Attendance is taken daily after each tardy bell.*Tardiness: Students who are late ten (10) minutes or more after the tardy bell will be marked tardy unless a validexcuse/letter/certification is provided to reporting teacher. Moreover, students who accumulate three (3) unexcused tardies will becounted as one (1) day of unexcused absence for that class. Teachers will make reasonable efforts to contact parent/guardian anddocument outcome.**The school administrator shall have the discretion to decide whether tardiness is considered as excused.*Tardiness Due to Late Bus: Students tardy due to a late bus will obtain an excused admit slip from the main entrance frontcounter. This is only if the school has been notified of a late bus by Dept. of Public Works or a late bus is noted by school personnel.*Absences: Students who are not present in class will be marked absent and will only be excused upon receipt of a properexcuse/letter/certification. The first teacher who the student reports to for the day will issue an excused admit slip for classes missedupon teacher receipt of an excused letter/certification that adhere to BP 411 provisions. An excused admit slip will be issued providedthat a valid excuse/letter for one (1) or two (2) days of absence is given to the student’s reporting teacher. Additionally, students withabsences of three (3) or more consecutive days will only receive an excused admit slip when a doctor’s certification is provided. Thesame policy applies for 18 year-old students who provide/write their own excuse note. Weekends and holidays are not considered tobreak the consecutive days. Example: Student absent Friday, Monday, Tuesday; this is considered consecutive. Therefore, it isimperative that students bring in a legitimate excuse/letter/certification no later than two (2) school days upon their return to school.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”11

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014*Unexcused Absences: Students who return from an absence and do not provide a teacher with an excused letter/certification willbe issued an unexcused admit slip by the first teacher who the student reports to for the day. The student then has two (2) school daysto provide an acceptable excuse for his/her absence. Failure to do so will result in the absence(s) being marked unexcused. Note: Six(6) unexcused absences during a semester will result in No Credit (NC) for that course.*Dealing with Unexcused Absences and Tardiness: Teachers will make reasonable efforts (parent phone call, parent meeting, orParent Family Community Outreach Program Referral) to contact and document parent/guardian communication for (1 st , 2 nd, & 3 rd )unexcused absences. Upon the 4 th unexcused absence, student will be referred to the attendance administrator who will makereasonable efforts to meet with parent/guardian to discuss student attendance. In addition, parking pass, off-campus lunch pass, andother student privileges may be revoked by administration as a result of student’s unexcused absences or tardiness.*Board Policy 330: Once a student of non-compulsory attendance age (16 years and up) accumulates a total of thirteen (13) daysof absence (includes excused, unexcused, tardiness and suspensions) he/she may be dropped from school for the balance of thatacademic year.*Board Policy 411: Students who earn a passing grade but incur six (6) or more unexcused absences in a course(s) during asemester will not earn credit for that course for that semester. For the purposes of this policy, a notation shall be made in their recordsof what their passing grades would have been if they have not received NC grades. NC grades shall be recorded as earning zero (0)grade points on students’ records for the semester in which NC grades are obtained. Students who earn NC grades may retake and begraded for the courses in which NC grades were received during any semester after the one in which the NC was received. The gradeto be recorded on a student’s cumulative record for such a retaken course shall be the average of the original grade which would havebeen received if a NC grade had not been obtained and the grade earned from the retaken course, provided a NC grade is not againreceived in the retaken course. However, students whose academic performance for a semester does not enable them to receive apassing grade are to receive the failing grade indicated by their work instead of an NC grade for that semester.Activities: Activities held during the school day are considered a part of the school day and students are expected to remain oncampus. An activity day schedule will ensure that all classes will be either before or after the activity period.Off-Campus Passes: Students who must leave the campus for other reasons such as medical appointments are required to have a passfrom the Main Office. Students under the age 18 years will not be permitted to leave the campus unless a parent or guardian or anindividual named in advance on the students’ Emergency Record personally comes into the office and signs the student out and mustprovide proper identification. Parent/guardian letters via email and phone calls will not be accepted.Off-Campus Passes for 18-Year-Olds: Off-Campus Passes will NOT be given out for lunch. Therefore, a lunch pass applicationmust be completed and all qualifications must be met in order to be issued a pass. Students age 18 or older claiming they are illmust be seen by the school nurse to confirm their illness and then see their grade level administrator prior to being given a pass toleave campus. For doctor’s or other appointments, a card or proof from the respective clinic/agency must be provided in order to getan off-campus pass.Student Absences: In the event that a student is absent, he/she is subject to the provisions stated in Board Policy 411. The followingcircumstances are considered excused absences:1. Illness, disease or accidents which require the student to either remain at home or be treated in a clinic or hospital for three ormore consecutive days verified by a statement signed by a physician.2. Regularly or periodically scheduled medical or dental visits.3. Death in the immediate family.4. Natural catastrophe.5. Travel with prior approval by school administrator.6. Required court appearances.7. Lack of available bus transportation.8. Participation in authorized related activities or compliance with administrative actions taken by the school, such as field trips(must show documentation that he/she was present at the field trip), or conferences called by administration or counselors.9. Suspension. Absences incurred by students whenever they are suspended, do not count towards the accumulation of unexcusedabsences. Students who are readmitted after suspension must obtain an admit slip from the Main Office wherein theirsuspension was issued before reporting to class.Pre-Arranged Absences: Parent/guardian must come into the office to fill out the required forms. Upon approval by administrationfor pre-arranged absences, the student must inform his/her teachers prior to the anticipated absences to obtain any make-up work.Furthermore, the student or parent should communicate with teachers to arrange for the pick-up of assignments.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”12

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014If the student will be going off-island, the parent/guardian must ensure that the pre-arranged absence form is signed by all of thestudent’s teachers and should be submitted to the Main Office at least 24-hour before departure if advanced notification is notpossible. In addition, a copy of the airline ticket must be attached to the pre-arranged absence form.Students will receive an excused absence if the pre-arranged absence form has been turned into the office before the absence andall teachers have signed it. Failure to turn in the pre-arranged absence form or failure to have all teachers sign the form will result inan unexcused absence(s).If the above procedure is not followed and proper notification is not given, no pre-arranged absence will be granted. If the studentleaves school without authorization of an administrator, the absence(s) will be counted as unexcused. In unforeseen cases (i.e.medical or emergency situations), permission for such absences will be determined on an individual basis by administration.Make-up Work: When a student is sick or absent from school because of an excused absence, that student shall be given theopportunity to make up the work, quizzes or tests assigned during the period of absence. Students are responsible for obtaining makeupassignments from all of their teachers on the day they return to school. The teacher is not responsible for reminding a student to gethis/her make-up work. Work missed from an extended absence must be made up in a reasonable period of time, usually equal to thenumber of days missed by the student. Please refer to your respective teacher’s Course Syllabus for policy regarding make-upwork/tests/quizzes.Incomplete Grades: Incomplete grades for the quarter or the semester must be completed within 10 days of the following quarter orsemester. A failing grade will result if the incomplete grade is not changed after the ten (10) days. Only extenuating circumstancesand the principal’s approval would allow for more time than ten (10) days.Truancy: “Truant” is defined as a pupil found to be absent from school without a reasonable and bona fide excuse from aparent/guardian for more than three (3) days during any school year. “Habitual Truant” is a student who has been referred for truancythree (3) or more times. Students of compulsory attendance age who incur six (6) or more days of unexcused absences from any classshall be referred to an Attendance Truant Officer by the attendance administrator and shall request the filing of a family court petitionaccording to the procedures established by the Guam Department of Education for dealing with habitual truants.School Attendance Reminders:1. Schedule doctor, dentist and other appointments before or after school hours, or on Saturdays or teacher workdays.2. If you must schedule appointments during the school day, plan them so that the student does not miss the same class each time.3. If a student must be out of school for part of the day, allow him/her to miss only that time necessary for the appointment.4. Do not view tardiness as an acceptable behavior.5. In case of prolonged absence due to hospitalization, etc., notify the school as soon as possible and make arrangements to obtainassignments.6. It is the responsibility of students to turn in their admit slip to the last teacher of the school day.Lock-Out/Skipping Policy: Simon Sanchez High School views tardiness and skipping as unacceptable behaviors. Students who arefound in hallways during classroom lockout will be disciplined accordingly. Lockouts will be unannounced.REINFORCEMENT OF APPROPRIATE BEHAVIORSSHS students are expected to reflect standards of good character. Failure to maintain the expected standards of conduct or thecommission of an act that disrupts the educational process shall initiate the reinforcement of the appropriate behavior process.Possible consequences include, but are not limited to: counseling, parental notification, work detail on campus, placement onbehavior/attendance contract, parent shadowing, community service at the mayor’s office, suspension, referral to the Sharks AdvisoryCouncil (SAC) and in extreme situations and/or repeated offenses referral to the Disciplinary Advisory Council (DAC) and possibleplacement at J.P. Torres Alternative School. The intent of this process is to encourage all students to behave accordingly. Therefore,the input and advice of school personnel, student, parent, and other concerned parties involved will be considered as part of theprocess.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”13

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014Offenses that can result in activating the Appropriate Behavior Process include, but are not limited to:Violation of general classroom rulesRefusing to follow established attendance policiesFailure to wear the required school uniformLeaving campus without permissionLitteringLoiteringSpittingExcessive unexcused tardiness to school and/or classesForgeryTheftAcademic dishonestyFailure to serve appropriate behavior consequencesPossession or chewing of tobacco, cigarette, betel nut, orlimePossession of any prohibited item as identified by schoolofficials and/or the office of the Superintendent of EducationViolation of bus rulesAbuse of school personnelDisrespectful conductRefusing to identify self/giving false identification or nameDamaging/destroying school propertyVehicle violationsActs that endanger the safety of others or disrupt theeducational processUse, possession, or distribution of alcohol, drugs, or drugparaphernaliaPossession or use of weapons, dangerous instruments, sprays,or explosive devicesThreats and/or physical abuse of othersPhysical violence to another individualBreaking and entering school buildings, buses, and otherpropertyViolations of any federal or state statute, or local ordinanceChewing gumSkippingOther behaviors deemed improper/unacceptable as determinedby school administrationDISCIPLINEFighting: Fighting in school or during any school activity (on or off campus) is strictly forbidden. All efforts will be made todetermine who is at fault, and the responsible students(s) will be suspended. All students may be suspended with a standardsuspension of 10 days. Note: In all but exceptional cases both parties will be penalized. A referral for a DAC with recommendationfor expulsion or long-term placement at alternative school may be warranted.Gangs: Students shall NOT engage in any gang activity, to include, but not be limited to: Wearing, using, distributing, or sellingany clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign or other things that are evidence of membership or affiliation in any gang,committing any act, or using any speech or committing any act in furtherance of the interests of any gang or gang activity, including,that may include but not limited to: a) soliciting others for membership; b) requesting any person to pay for protection or otherwiseintimidating or threatening any person, c) committing any other illegal act or other violation of school or district rules, and d) incitingother students to act with physical violence upon any other person. The school will not tolerate such behavior and expulsion may beconsidered.Leaving Campus: Students are not permitted to leave campus at any time during the school day. This rule holds from the timestudents arrive at school until the school day ends. Students leaving the campus without proper permission will result in an unexcusedabsence and will face disciplinary action.Corridor Passes: Students passing through the hallways at times other than those between class periods must have a valid passissued by a teacher or the office. If the student does not have a valid pass, his/her reason for being in the halls or out of class will beinvestigated and possible disciplinary action may be taken. Only one name is permitted on each pass. Students found in the hallwayswithout a pass are skipping. Students caught in the hallways without a pass are considered to be skipping class.Misuse, Graffiti and/or Destruction of Government Property: Any student who willfully cuts, defaces, marks with gang symbolsor other forms of graffiti, or otherwise injures, in any way, any property, real or personal, belonging to the school will be suspendedand liable for all the damages caused. Students will be subject to disciplinary action (Board Policy 405) and referred to the GuamPolice Department for appropriate action.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”14

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014Prohibited Materials: These materials include, but are not limited to: Gang related clothing, symbols, accessories, playing cards,pornographic material, skateboards, yo-yo’s, stink bombs, correction pens, permanent markers, betel nut, lime, tobacco products(cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, and any other products) as well as lighters, matches and any other flame producingitem. Items confiscated by school personnel will be returned only to parents or guardians. The school will not be responsible forthese items if loss or theft occurs. ***NOTE: Items that are needed for class assignments/projects must be pre-approved by yourteacher AND the administration. Additionally they may ONLY be used under the supervision of the teacher that authorized it."Public Display of Affection: SSHS is an educational institution and public display of affection such as hugging, kissing, sitting onlap, and caressing are not acceptable. Any inappropriate displays of affection will result in disciplinary action.Sexual Harassment: Sexual harassment is defined as any unwanted sexual advances whether a verbal expression or other actionsthat is of a sexual nature and makes one uncomfortable or intimidated. It may be a physical act causes one to feel uncomfortable abouttheir gender, including teasing of a sexual nature with derogatory overtones, (e.g. name calling, note writing, spreading rumors, etc.).The Department shall act to investigate all sexual harassment complaints, either formal/informal, or oral or written, and todiscipline or take appropriate action against any student, teacher, support staff, administrator or other school personnel who is found tohave violated this policy.Any student who alleges sexual harassment may complain directly to his/her teacher, guidance counselor, assistant principal, orprincipal. (Board Policy 409)Smoking: The Board of Education, in consideration of the health and safety of students within the school system, believes that atotal ban on student smoking and possession of tobacco products within the school campus would be in the best interest of our schoolchildren. It is the policy of this Board that smoking and possession of tobacco products by all public school students is strictlyprohibited at all times on any school property, in all school buses and at school activities, both on and off-campus. It is also the policyof the Board that smoking by adults is strictly prohibited on campus in any areas accessible to students.First Offense: 3-day suspensionSecond Offense: 6-day suspensionThird Offense: 9-day suspensionFourth Offense: 10-day suspension**Offense above the fourth may result in a DAC (Disciplinary Advisory Council) hearing and possible expulsion. (Board Policy430)Spitting: For sanitary reasons, spitting on school grounds is prohibited. Students caught spitting will be disciplined accordingly.Stealing: Students caught stealing will be suspended from school. Continued violations will result in DAC hearing withrecommendation for long-term (or short-term) placement at J.P. Torres Alternative school or possible expulsion. Students will also bereferred to Guam Police Department for appropriate action. (Board Policy 405)Threats, Verbal, Physical Abuse: Students who verbally threaten or physically assault other students, faculty/staff members will bedisciplined accordingly and referred to the Guam Police Department.Electronic Devices: Students may use their electronic device in the morning, break, lunch and afterschool hours during noninstructionaltime and must remain stationary (not walking around). Students are also NOT allowed to have their headphones orearphones in their ears during class time, passing time or walking thru the hallway. Confiscation and disciplinary action will result fornon-compliance. This school is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal electronic devices brought on campus.UNIFORM POLICYIntroduction: In keeping with the Department of Education’s Vision Statement, “Preparing all Students for Life, PromotingExcellence and Providing Support” and Board Policy 300 (the Board’s Instructional Philosophy), the Board recognizes that schooluniforms enhance the learning environment. Therefore, schools may adopt a uniform policy that is supported and embraced by theschool community.The intent of this policy is to promote the following: improve student behavior, promote appropriate attire, promote unity andpride, promote safety and security of all school personnel, minimize and/or eliminate any social economic distinction, and promote anenvironment free of harassment.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”15

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014Grooming and Dress: SSHS adopted a School-Wide Uniform Policy in SY1999-2000. Students are expected to wear their schooluniform everyday to school Monday through Friday and throughout the entire school day. The official school uniform may bepurchased from Paul’s at the Micronesia Mall. It consists of black pants and a white-buttoned shirt or polo shirt (white, gray, or black)with the SSHS logo embroidered onto the pocket.Students whose personal attire distracts the attention of the students or teachers from the learning process, or can be hazardous tothemselves or others in the course of school activities, shall be required to make the necessary alterations as the Principal or designeemay judge necessary to maintain social standards appropriate to a proper learning atmosphere. The following are minimalexpectations for dress: Reasonable care and neatness in regard to dress and appearance is encouraged of all students. (Students clothing shouldallow reasonable movement without inappropriate exposure, such as spaghetti strap outfits, midriffs, and miniskirts/dresses/shorts.)Hairstyles must not impair sight or prevent adults from seeing the student’s eyes No student shall wear sunglasses indoors unless proper medical certification is presented. Sunglasses not medically requiredmay be confiscated. Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times. No hats or head coverings are permitted on campus. Any types of clothing or accessories that may be related to a group or gang which may provoke others to violence or to beintimidated by fear of violence, is prohibited. Hats, bandanas, and hoodies are NOT allowed. Jackets must have zipper or button-up fronts.In accordance with the Guam Department of Education Board Policy 401, Simon Sanchez High School students are required to wearthe following prescribed uniforms on a DAILY BASIS throughout the entire school day: Please note that parents/guardians may becalled to either drop the appropriate attire to their child at school or pick up the student to change to the appropriate attire. GENTLEMEN: SSHS black pants or knee-high shorts, SSHS white short-sleeve shirt (SSHS logo embroidered on the leftpocket), or Polo shirt (gray, white, or black) with SSHS logo and closed footwear. LADIES: SSHS black pants or knee-high shorts—no shorter than 2 inches above the knee, SSHS white ¾ sleeve shirt orPolo shirt (SSHS logo embroidered on the left pocket), and closed footwear.NOTE: Students wearing inside shirts with any type of obscene and/or inappropriate inscription or illustration and/or open toedshoes will be considered “out of uniform” for that day.Non-Compliance with School Uniform Policy: Students who do not comply with the School Uniform Policy must obtain a uniformviolation referral from the front counter at the main entrance of the building each time a violation occurs. Uniform violations includebut not limited to the following:1. Non-uniform top2. Inappropriate length for shorts3. Pants/shorts that are not plain black4. Open toe shoes, slippers, sandals, high heels, etc.NOTE: Students who are pregnant must comply with the Uniform Policy.Sweaters/Jackets: Hooded jackets, sweaters, and pullovers will not be allowed as a result of the additional cautionary measure theschool is taking. Students will only be allowed to use sweaters or jackets that zip or button up in the front. School uniform must stillbe worn underneath.Paul’s Tailor: Paul’s is the SSHS official vendor for SY2013-14. Paul’s is located at the Micronesia Mall and may be contacted at637-1050. Enforcement of the School Uniform Policy shall be in accordance with the Procedures of Board Policy 405.Clear or Mesh Bag Policy: In order to maintain order and keep our campus safe, SSHS has adopted a clear or mesh bag policy.Students bringing bags that are not clear or mesh will have their bags confiscated and returned by the end of the day. Continuedviolations may result in disciplinary actions. Only insulated lunch bags will be allowed on campus. Laptop bags that hold only thelaptop will be allowed. Students involved in SSHS school sports will be allowed to carry a duffle bag ONLY to carry their gear orclothes and NOT to carry school books or supplies. They MUST have the Sports Bag Tag which you can get from the AthleticDirector (athletes will not be allowed to use a non-clear or non-mesh back pack in lieu of a duffle bag).Opt-Out Provision: The Board recognizes that parents or guardians of school students, including students who are 18 years or older,have the right to opt-out from the School Uniform Policy for religious purposes. A meeting with the school principal must bearranged.Special Orders: Parent/guardians should notify the school prior to the opening of school about problems they may be encounteringdue to the non-availability of uniforms size or special orders so arrangements to excuse student can be made. Parents must meet withAccredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”16

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014an administrator to inform them of the problem. Proof of purchase receipt verifies that parent/guardians have made attempts toprovide the student(s) with uniforms, but due to circumstances beyond their control the student(s) will not have the uniform. Auniform pass will be issued from the administrator once proof of purchase is provided.Consequences for Uniform Violations: For the first uniform violation, a warning will be issued where students are given a referralor parent letter informing them of the violation. Second uniform violation is a mandatory parent conference or signing of the uniformviolation contract by both parent and student, which explains the future consequences. For the third violation, the student will begiven a one-day work detail. If the student does not complete the work detail within one week then student will be suspended for one(1) day. For the fourth uniform violation, the student will be considered insubordinate and suspended for two (2) days. For the fifthviolation, the student is still insubordinate and will be suspended for four (4) days and will lose the privilege of having a lunch pass forone quarter. For the sixth violation, the student will be charged with continued willful disobedience/insubordination and be given six(6) days suspension and lose his/her lunch pass for another quarter. For the seventh violation, the student will be charged withcontinued willful disobedience/insubordination and given nine (9) days suspension and a DAC (Disciplinary Advisory Councilhearing)BOARD POLICIES, SCHOOL LAWS AND REGULATIONSBoard Policies are available online at www.gdoe.net.COMPULSORY SCHOOL AGE, TITLE XIII OF THE GOVGUAM CODE:“Each parent, guardian or other person having control or charge of a child between the ages of 5 and 16 must send his/her child to apublic or private full-time school, during the time such schools are in session. Failure to comply with the policy will result in areferral to the court system for appropriate action.”BOARD POLICY 330 (Entrance and Attendance Ages; Registration and Removal):Part III: Length of Attendance – High school students shall be given six (6) continuous calendar years to complete their graduationrequirements, commencing from their first day in 9 th grade. Students who do not complete their graduation requirements by the end ofthis period may be denied entrance in subsequent years. Permission to return to school may therefore be denied to dropout students ifthey would be unable to complete their graduation requirements by the end of six years.Part IV: Removal of students of non-compulsory age (16 years and up): A student of non-compulsory attendance age who hasaccumulated a total of 13 days of absences may be dropped from school for the balance of that academic year. If a student overcompulsory age fails all classes, despite intervention attempts by the school, the student may be dropped for the remainder of thesemester.BOARD POLICY 339 (Early Granting of Credits):Early granting of grades and credits in a specific course and /or the assignment of final grades for a course or the year for studentsdeparting from the school system may be granted 15 school days before the last day of school or at the discretion of the teacherconcerned and approval by the school administration. Advanced notification of a least 10 school days prior to students planneddeparture shall be made.BOARD POLICY 406 (Cellular Phone Policy):Note: All cell phones must be registered with the Main Office. Cell phone use is a privilege granted to students in and BP 406 mustbe maintained while on school campus:Cell phones are one of the most stolen items in school. Please note that the school assumes no liability for lost or stolen cell phones.Students are encouraged to know the whereabouts of their phones at all times. To help prevent theft of cell phones, please registeryour phone in the office with a full and complete description of the phone, including manufacturer numbers and unusual markings.Our SSHS website will be used to list your phone should it become stolen. Any person in Guam making a purchase of a used cellphone will be able to visit our site and make a determination as to whether or not the phone they are about to purchase is indeedstolen.Personal Messages and Telephone Use: Telephones are available for student use ONLY for emergencies. Students will not beallowed to leave a class to use the telephone, and students will not be called to the phone during school hours unless it is anemergency. However, messages important in nature will be delivered to students immediately. Students are not allowed to use cellphones during class time. Cell phones must be on silent or turned off during class times. All cell phones must be registered with theMain Office. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen cell phones. Cell phones that are not registered will be confiscated andheld in the office and will only be released to a parent/guardian.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”17

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-20141. To ensure that a form of communication is available between student and parent during non-instructional times. Therefore, the useof a cell phone is only allowed in the morning, before the instructional day, break, lunch, and after school, provided that the cell phoneis not displayed, activated, or used during classroom instruction.2. All cell phones brought to school by students must be turned off or in silent mode, and secured in a locker, back pack or similarenclosure during the instructional day (as defined in this policy). Cell phone use by students is specifically prohibited during any classtime, during assemblies, during school productions, or while in restrooms or locker rooms or gymnasiums.3. The instructional day includes, but is not limited to anytime spent in the school library, gymnasium, general assemblies, study halls,and any other structured and non-structured instructional time that occurs during the normal school day.Procedures:1) All schools must adhere to the adopted Board Policy regarding Student Cell Phone Use on School Campuses.2) Students may have cell phones on their campuses at any time so long as not to disrupt the instructional day.3) Students may use cell phones at any time to report violations of school rules, violence, or crimes on school campuses so longas it does not interfere with the academic process.4) Students must have their cell phones secured before the start of the instructional day. This means turned off during allinstructional times and while inside any school classroom, cafeteria, library or administrative offices.5) Students may use their cell phones during non-instructional hours. This means during breaks, lunches, and at schoolsponsored activities.6) Cell phones are to be turned off during any school level crisis, drill, or disaster at the direction of the school administrator.7) Cell phones may not be used at any time to engage or facilitate any academic dishonesty. This means using phones’ textingor messaging abilities to inform peers of the contents of tests or other tools to measure academic mastery.8) Cell phones will not be used to take pictures of students and/or school personnel in classrooms, locker rooms, shower rooms,libraries or cafeterias.9) Students and parents are required to sign a student cell phone disclosure statement with the content of this standard OperatingProcedure as an official document*The Superintendent developed SOPs under this policy which outline when confiscation shall occur.Consequences of Violations:Students are encouraged to use technology in a respectful and responsible manner. Therefore, every effort will be made byeach school Administrator to ensure that students are treated in a fair equitable manner when using technology and during times whenstudents are misusing the privilege of technology on their school campuses. It is necessary to set boundaries for student use andconsequences for misusing technology.Consequences:1) 1 st violation will result in the confiscation of the cell phone until a mandatory conference is held with the students and parenton the appropriate use of such communication device on campus.2) 2 nd violation will result in the confiscation of the cell phone until the end of the school day and returned to the student at theend of the school day. The administrator who confiscates the phone will be responsible for ensuring that the phone iscorrectly identified as belonging to a particular student. Location of confiscation, documentation about contact made withstudent and parents regarding the cell phones confiscation complete with dates and times.3) 3 rd violation, in accordance with Board Policy 405: IX suspension: D. Grounds, 1. Continued willful disobedience, will resultin the confiscation of the cell phone and conference with parent with the understanding that the student will not be allowed tobring cell phone to school for the remainder of the year. The administrator who confiscates the phone will be responsible forensuring that the phone is correctly identified as belonging to a particular student, location of confiscation, documentationabout contact made with students and parents regarding to cell phone confiscation complete with dates and times.BOARD POLICY 405 (Student Suspension/Expulsion):Suspension:A. The following procedures shall be observed prior to administering suspension for less than ten (10) days.1. All suspensions must be initiated by a School Principal or Assistant Principal.2. A student must be informed in writing of the allegations against him/her.3. If a student denies these allegations, he/she shall then be given an opportunity to present his/her side of the story beforeany disciplinary action is taken.4. There will be no delay between the notice, the time of hearing and the decision on the suspension. All that is required isan informal due process between the student and parent and the School Principal or Assistant Principal.B. No out-of-school suspension may last longer than ten (10) consecutive school days per incident unless approved by theCouncil.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”18

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014C. Suspension decisions imposed by the School Principal or Assistant Principal or the Council as appropriate, are final.However, the student and parent may appeal for further consideration. The Superintendent of Education may rescind anysuspension, if it is found it would be in the best interest of the student or the school.D. School interventions must be in place and documented prior to the implementation of any suspension except for severebehavioral offenses that warrant immediate suspension.E. Offenses – A School Administrator or Assistant Principal of any school may suspend a student when the School Principal’sor Assistant Principal’s judgment deems such as necessary for the welfare of the school or the student concerned. Specificgrounds for suspensions are listed, but are not limited to the following:1. LEVEL 2 OFFENSES Physical Aggression Defiance/Disrespect/Insubordination Deceptive Behavior Property Damage Forgery/Theft Endangers: Instigating a Fight Use/Possession of Contraband Gambling Obscene Gestures/Words/Pictures/Drawings Use/Possession of Unauthorized Medium2. LEVEL 3 OFFENSES Bullying/Harassment/Intimidation Cyber bullying/Sexting Use/Possession of Tobacco Products Use/Possession of Alcohol Products Use/Possession of Combustibles Property Damage: Vandalism Bomb Threat/False Alarm Property Damage: Arson Use/Possession of Weapon (representation/simulation thereof) Intoxication Endangers: Fighting Endangers: Rioting Assault/Battery Aggravated Assault to Employees Use/Possession of Contraband/Drugs (representation/simulation thereof) Use/Possession of Inhalants Extortion Use/Possession of Firearms/Explosives (representation/simulation thereof) Property Damage/Graffiti Sexual HarassmentF. Students receiving Special Education services who are suspended, in total for 10 days within a school year, must have amanifestation hearing scheduled to determine if the student’s disability is associated with the student’s behavior. If thebehavior is determined not to be a manifestation of their disability, further action can be taken. (REFER TO THE STUDENTDISCIPLINE PROCEDURAL MANUAL.)G. Any student suspended from any school shall not be accepted into a DOE school until such time a due process review hasbeen provided.Expulsion:School Principals or Assistant Principals have the authority to seek the expulsion of students in order to ensure the safety of allstudents by initiating a DAC Hearing and following the procedures set forth in Section VI and Section VII.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”19

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014A. Once a Disciplinary Advisory Council (DAC) has completed a hearing, the Council shall make written findings and arecommendation to the Superintendent of Education for the sanction of expulsion.B. Grounds for Expulsion shall be consistent with those listed in Section VI.E.2.C. APPLICABILITY OF SANCTIONS:1. Any student expelled from any school shall not be accepted into a DOE school, until such time a due process review hasbeen provided to the student and the consequences or conditions as stipulated by the Council have been met.2. A DOE public school of Guam shall not accept a student who has been expelled by another DOE public school for aperiod of two academic semesters effective from the semester of the incident.3. Students of compulsory age will be provide an Alternative Placement if the expulsion is upheld by the Council and theSuperintendent.BOARD POLICY 407 (Search and Seizure): The Guam Department of Education is tasked with the responsibility of providing asafe environment that is conducive to learning. In order to fulfill this responsibility, the Guam Department of Education must protectthe morals, health and physical safety of the students in our public schools. Standards have been adopted for the protection of thesestudents which ban certain items from our campuses but these bans are not self-enforcing. The Board believes that in spite of theadoption of these standards, contraband has been and is present in our schools. Therefore, the Board believes that the Superintendenthas a continuing responsibility to develop methods to enforce GDOE policies concerning the presence of weapons, illegal drugs,tobacco, alcohol, and other items that may be declared contraband from time to time. The standard operating procedures created mustbe respectful of the dignity and privacy of students to the fullest extent practicable. The rules must include which employees mayconduct searches and where searches will be carried out. The Board authorizes the Superintendent to use all of Guam Department ofEducations’ legal search options to protect our students and employees from harm.Three kinds of searches are authorized in the Guam Department of Education.1) Searches based on a reasonable suspicion that a particular student or group of students is in possession of contraband.2) Random searches of student vehicles parked on school property and school lockers may be conducted according to proceduresdeveloped by the Superintendent and provide notice to students and parents of the possibility that searches may be conducted forstudent safety.3) Blanket Administrative Searches are necessary to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all GDOE’s student body. SchoolAdministrators will notify the Superintendent of the Guam Department of Education when a search of the entire student body isconducted.BOARD POLICY 409 (Bullying and Sexual Harassment):I. STUDENT BULLYINGA. Bullying, harassment, and intimidation are defined in 17 GCA Section 3112.1(a) as “any gesture or written or physical act that areasonable person under the circumstances should know will have the effect of harming a pupil or damaging his or her property orplacing a pupil in reasonable fear of his or her person or damage to his or her property , or has the effect of insulting or demeaning anypupil or group of pupils in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of any pupil.Harassment, intimidation, or bullying includes but is not limited to, such a gesture or written or verbal act that is reasonably perceivedas being motivated by a pupil’s religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, height, weight, orsocioeconomic status, or by any other distinguishing characteristic.”B. Examples and common forms of bullying and harassment include but not limited to:1. Repeated negative behaviors intended to frighten or cause distress to a student or group of students. Behaviors also includeassault & battery, pushing and shoving, teasing, and name calling.2. Posting of negative messages on the bathroom walls, school walls, internet sites, and classroom walls thus creating anatmosphere which causes distress to the point that a student or students are frightened to attend school or their classes.3. Verbal expressions, physical acts, and gestures and antagonism intended to strike fear with students and school staff.4. Threatening notes, phone calls, and other electronic communications which indicate some form of retaliation.5. Aggressive behavior of an individual or group meant to use greater power by threatening and generally oppressing a targetedindividual or group of individuals.6. Acts of intimidation that prevents students from engaging in the academic and learning process.7. An action that targets a student or group of students and cause distress or suggests oppression based on race, color, religion,disability and beliefs and further causes students to lose focus and performance in the learning process.8. Physical aggression such as assault, kicking, punching, hitting and biting.9. Physical and aggressive gestures imitating an action to hit another person.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”20

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-201410. Extortion for lunch money or other student property.11. Teasing in such a manner as to impact a student’s, emotional, or academic functioning.12. Writing nasty notes on walls, paper, or other surfaces in an attempt to demean and defame a person’s character or integrity.13. Other behaviors meant to create a climate of fear and that affects the daily functioning on students on and off campus.II. STUDENT SEXUAL HARASSMENTA. Sexual harassment is defined as any unwanted sexual advances whether a verbal expression or other actions that is of a sexualnature and makes one uncomfortable or intimidated. It may be a physical act causes one to feel uncomfortable about their gender,including teasing of a sexual nature with derogatory overtones, (e.g. name calling, note writing, spreading rumors, etc.). Furthermoresexual harassment can occur under any of the following conditions:1. When submission to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or condition of an individual’s academic status orprogress.2. When submission to or rejection of the conduct by the individual is used as the basis of academic decisions affecting theindividual.3. When the conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact upon the individual’s work or academicperformance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.4. When submission to or rejection of the conduct by the individual is used as the basis of any decision affecting the individualregarding benefits and services, honors, programs or activities available at or through the school.5. When a student is intentionally made to feel uncomfortable by an atmosphere of sexual comment(s), discussion or innuendothat the perpetrator knew or should have known would cause the student to be uncomfortable.6. When a student is bullied based on the student’s gender.B. Examples of Sexual HarassmentSexual harassment may occur as a pattern of degrading sexual speech or action ranging from verbal or physical annoyances ordistractions to deliberate intimidation and frank threats or sexual demands. Forms of sexual harassment may include but is not limitedto the following;1. Verbal harassment- Derogatory comments, jokes, slurs or graphic verbal expressions of a sexual nature; comments about anindividual’s body or dress; sexual preferences or sexual conduct; sexually degrading words used to demean, label, or describean individual; or spreading sexual rumors.2. Physical harassment- Unnecessary or offensive touching, or impeding or blocking movement.3. Visual harassment- Derogatory or offensive posters, cards, cartoons, graffiti, drawings or gestures; suggestive or obsceneletters, notes, or invitations; displaying in or around schools of sexually suggestive objects or pictures.4. Sexual favors- Sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexual flirtations or propositions.5. Retaliation- Actions or behaviors taken against any complainant during and after making a formal or informal complaintalleging sexual harassment.BOARD POLICY 411 (Attendance and Grading):The board acknowledges that academic achievement entails many components and academic credentials should reflect more thanjust the product of quizzes, examinations and papers. These alone do not adequately prepare students for the challenges awaiting themafter graduation. An additional essential component of academic excellence is the development of good work habits necessary tosuccessfully compete in an increasingly competitive work force. Attendance is the cornerstone for the development of such goodwork habits. Consequently, the Board believes that the Department must place great emphasis on student attendance. For this reason,the following policy is established.High school students who incur 6 or more unexcused absences in a course during the first or second (fall or spring) semester cannotreceive a passing grade for that course for that semester. For the purposes of this policy, being tardy three (3) times unexcused withina semester from a course shall equal one unexcused absence from that course for that semester, and students who are 10 or moreminutes tardy for a class shall be considered as absent from the class.Absences incurred for any of the following reasons are to be considered as excused absences. These types of absences do notapply towards the accumulation of the 6 unexcused absences per semester whereby students cannot receive a passing grade.1. Illness of the student. However, students absent for three (3) or more consecutive days due to illness areRequired to present written certification from a physician attesting to the nature of the illness and the duration for which thestudent should be excused from school. In addition, school administrators may require written certification from a physicianfor any number of days of absences due to illness if a student’s past attendance record show patterns of illness or reasons forthe absences due to illness, which the administrators find questionable.2. Scheduled medical or dental visits.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”21

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-20143. Death in the immediate family. Immediate family is defined as mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, guardian (legal oractual), brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, spouse, grandparent and child.4. Required appearances in court or some legally related proceedings.5. Lack of available bus transportation, provided the students relies on bus transportation to go to school6. Travel that has the prior approval of a school administrator.7. Natural catastrophe or disaster.8. Participation in authorized school-related activities in compliance with administrative actions taken by the school, such asfield trips, conferences called by administrators or counselors, suspensions, going home because of illness or injury, etc.The school administrator shall have the final authority to decide whether an absence is considered as excused within thelimits contained in this policy.Students who are unable to receive a passing grade for a semester due to an accumulation of 6 or more unexcused shall receive“NO CREDIT” (NC) on their academic record if their academic performance for that semester would otherwise enable them toreceive a passing grade. However, a notation shall be made in their record of what their passing grade would have been if they hadnot received NC grades. NC grades shall be recorded as earning (0) grade points on students’ records for the semester in which theNC grades were obtained. Students who earned NC grades may retake and be graded for the courses in which NC grades werereceived during any semester after the one in which the NC was received. The grade to be recorded on a student’s cumulative recordfor such a retake course shall be the average of the original grade, which would have been received if an NC grade had not beenobtained and the grade earned from the retaken course, provided an NC grade is not again received in the retaken course.Students whose academic performance for a semester does not enable them to receive a passing grade are to receive the failinggrade indicated by their work instead of the NC grade for the semester.Students who are under the compulsory education age (below 16 years old) are required to attend school full-time, notwithstandingtheir inability to receive a passing grade in any course.EMERGENCY PROCEDURESAll students are required to familiarize themselves with the evacuation procedures and plan for a quick and easy evacuation.Whenever the building must be evacuated, students must follow the assigned evacuation routes, and go to the assigned holding areaswhere the teacher will take attendance. Maps of the building and evacuation routes are found in each room and in your schoolplanner.Bomb Scare: If the school should receive a call relative to the presence of a bomb, regular emergency procedures will be initiatedat that time. Entry into the building will be prohibited for all personnel and students until the Department of Public Safety has grantedclearance.Earthquake: If an earthquake occurs when students are indoors, they should take cover under a desk, table, bench, or in doorways,halls and against inside walls. Students should not run through or near buildings. The greatest danger is from falling debris justoutside doorways and close to outer walls.If an earthquake occurs when students are outside, they should move away from buildings and utility wires. Once in the open, theyshould stay there until the shaking stops.In the event the building is evacuated, students must go to the assigned holding areas where the teachers will take attendance.Fire Alarm Evacuation Procedure: Bell will ring in short bursts for about twenty (20) seconds. Teachers will direct the studentsalong the assigned evacuation routes and take roll at the assigned holding areas Students are to stay with their teachers in thedesignated area until the administrator gives the signal for the return to classes.Lockdown/Shelter-in-Place: Bell will ring continuously for one (1) minute. Teachers will direct all students/visitors into classrooms(if outside) and secure rooms. Cover windows, turn off lights, move away from doors and windows, and have everyone get down onthe floor. All phones should be turned off except for teacher’s phone, which should be placed on vibrate or silent mode. Keepstudents calm and quiet, and allow no one outside of classrooms in until police and administrators unlock your classroom door.Power Outages: In the event of a power outage during class time, all students and teachers will remain in their classrooms until theschool administrator directs them to leave. If a power outage occurs during passing time, break, lunch, or before school, studentsshould proceed to the main hallway, unless otherwise directed by the administration.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”22

Simon A. Sanchez High School Student Planner 2013-2014Typhoons (Board Policy 510):What to do Under Typhoon Condition III: The schools will remain open, and school buses will continue to operate onthe usual schedule. Nothing will be done to change or disrupt the normal everyday operations of the school.What to do Under Typhoon Condition II, School in Session: If Condition II is declared while school is in session, thefollowing procedures shall be observed.When the Office of the Governor announces that Condition II is in effect, students who are not normally transported byschool buses shall be dismissed immediately. Transportation officials will send school buses to the schools. As soon as buses arrive,the children who are normally transported by bus shall be put on board and sent home.Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges“Home of the SHARKS”23