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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
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