2026-27 School Handbook

Mountain Range is a positive behavioral support (PBS) program that focuses on reinforcing positive behavior and encouraging the building of community through positive school-wide behavior expectations.

The program emphasizes the teaching of these behaviors and uses data and student feedback to both identify and address school-wide behavioral issues.  

By clearly defining expectations through education and enforcement, Mountain Range is able to create an educational community that is Mature, Respectful, Honest and a Safe place for all students.

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Student Attendance

District Policy 5020 provides specific guidelines regarding student attendance.  The policy describes acceptable reasons for absences, makeup work procedures and potential sanctions for poor attendance.  Colorado law (22-33-104 C.R.S.) regarding compulsory attendance requires students to attend school from the age of 6 until their 17th birthday.  Please be aware that the district partners closely with local juvenile courts to intervene in the cases of students whose poor attendance constitutes “habitual truancy”, defined by Colorado law as having four (4) or more unexcused absences in a month or ten (10) or more unexcused absences during any calendar year period.

Attendance Guidelines

Attendance Line: 720-972-6400  

• Option 1 – Early release (the line is checked every 15 minutes; starting at the beginning of the hour)
• Option 2 – ALL other attendance calls

Parents will NOT be able to call students in for early release past 2:45 pm because passes would not be able to be delivered in a timely manner.  The most important component of academic success is good attendance.  Students must be present in class to learn and demonstrate knowledge.  To that end, we ask that students make a significant effort to attend all school days during the established school calendar.

Authorized Absences

Parents/guardians should call the attendance office within two school days of the school day absent to request authorization for their student’s absence.  It is the school’s authority to identify each absence as authorized (excused) or unauthorized (unexcused) per Colorado statute.   Parents/Guardians are required to provide the school with an explanation of why a student is missing class. Absences due to family vacations, and/or educational experiences not sponsored by the district and non-emergency appointments will be reviewed on an individual basis by an Administrator/Dean. The student’s attendance and academic record will be taken into consideration in making a determination if the absences are authorized or unauthorized.   

Students may not have any unauthorized absences on the day of a school-sponsored activity (athletics, performances, etc.) to be eligible for participation. School approved activities will be considered authorized absences:

Examples of authorized absences (documentation may be required):

• Absence caused by illness, injury, or physical, mental and/or emotional disability, or non-emergency medical/dental appointments (a doctor’s excuse may be required for extended absences);
• Family emergencies or hardship (i.e. death in the family, etc.);
• Religious observances generally recognized by an established and bona fide religious organization;
• Absences required by a legal body (court, juvenile authorities or police); 
• Other reasons specified by law.

Examples of unauthorized absences and tardies:

• Alarm clock failure or getting up late;
• Taking a family member to work or school;
• Traffic;
• Car trouble;
• Doing work for another class;
• Avoiding a test or class activity; and
• Babysitting

Parents/guardians may call the school and ask for absences to be authorized without documentation. The school may authorize up to 5 days of absences in a semester without requesting documentation.  

For an absence to be excused a telephone call or signed note from the custodial parent/legal guardian, medical practitioner(s), or other authorized official must be submitted within two (2) school days of the school day absent. In the case of multiple consecutive absences, the excuse must be submitted within two (2) school days of the last school day absent.

After 5 excused absences in a semester, the school may require proper documentation for any excused absence the student might have.  Without documentation the absence will be marked unauthorized(unexcused). Proper documentation must be turned in within 3 school days of the absence to be considered.

Documentation of Absences

Parents/Guardians should be ready to present documentation regarding any request to authorize an absence, though it will not be standard practice to request documentation for the first five excused requests made provided requests are made within two school days.  Any absence reported after the next school day needs to be accompanied with proper documentation.  Proper documentation must have the times and dates of the absences identified.  Examples of proper documentation include court documents, medical/dental office notes, or other documents proving the absences meet the previously established criteria for authorized absences.  For prearranged absences, the parents and students must get prior approval from the school. 

Parent Monitoring of Student Attendance

• Mountain Range High School encourages parents/guardians to monitor student attendance to ensure that the student is not excessively absent from school.   Computer access, through the Parent Portal, will be given to parents in order to check student attendance.

• The Auto-Caller will call the primary phone number of students daily.  This call will be generated on the 1st unauthorized (Unexcused absence, UNX) for the day.  Parents are encouraged to follow up and monitor the attendance of their student.  If an UNX needs to be authorized, the parent should call to request authorization of the absence within one school day following the absence.

Mountain Range High School is a closed campus for all 9th graders. Meaning students are not authorized to leave campus without an exit pass issued by the attendance office. Exit passes will only be issued for authorized absences.  The only partial day absences authorized will be for reasons listed in the authorized absence list.  Parents picking up students during the school day should check that student out from the attendance office.

Pre-Arranged Absences

Absences due to family vacations, and/or educational experiences not sponsored by the district and non-emergency appointments will be reviewed on an individual basis by an Administrator/Dean. The student’s attendance and academic record will be taken into consideration in making a determination. Pre-Arranged Absence forms can be obtained in the Attendance Office.  However, these absences may be determined excessive and may affect the student’s grade(s).

Parents/guardians and students should carefully consider their decision to participate in any extended prearranged absence.  For an extended prearranged absence, students must:

• Obtain a pre-arranged absence form from the attendance office;
• Obtain a parent signature;
• Present the form to teachers for advanced recommendation and assignments;
• Obtain an administrator signature.  The administrator will take the student’s grades, attendance, discipline, and reason for absence into consideration before authorizing any absences; and
• Submit the signed form to the attendance office at least two school days prior to the absence.

Attendance Concern Discipline Procedure

An attendance concern is defined as:

• Two or more days containing an unauthorized absence in a week (unexcused UNX or unauthorized partial absence UPA);
• Ten or more days containing an unauthorized absence in a quarter (unexcused UNX or unauthorized partial absence UPA);
• Five or more days of authorized absences EXC in a semester;
• An attendance pattern adversely impacting academic success; or
• Leaving or attempting to leave campus during academic hours without a campus exit pass.

Attendance will be monitored weekly by a Dean of Students to identify students with attendance concerns.  Once the concern is identified, consequences will be determined on a case by case basis.

Non-Attenders (District Policy 5020 - 11.0)

Students who have 10 or more sequential days of unauthorized absences are considered non-attenders.  A parent/guardian contact will be attempted with the parents/guardians of non-attending students via telephone and followed up with a letter informing the parent of the school’s intent to withdraw the student (for those 17 and over) or refer the student to a district attendance hearing.  

Tardy Policy

• Students must be in class when the bell rings.

• If not, students are required to obtain a tardy pass in order to be admitted to class.

• Tardy passes are available from:

  • A campus supervisor

  • An administrator or dean

  • Any Minga kiosk location (outside the library and teacher work area, in the science hallway, in the math hallway, at the “T”)

• Students must check in using one of the following:

  • Digital Minga ID

  • Physical student ID

  • Student ID number

• Upon check-in, a notification will be sent to the parent/guardian.

Consequences for Tardiness:

• First 3 tardies: Warnings only (no immediate consequence)

• Every 4 tardies:

  • Detention will be assigned

  • Student has 3 school days to serve the detention in the refocus room.  This can be done during an off hour, lunch or during academic support.

• After the 4th detention is assigned, a meeting will be held with the dean, the parents/guardians and the student to determine next steps.  

• Additional tardies may result in ISS or OSS as well as possible further action beyond the school level.

We recognize there may be barriers to punctuality.  If your student is facing challenges that impact their ability to get to class on time, please reach out to your dean.

Student Responsibility For Attendance

The student’s responsibility is to attend school for all the days of the established school calendar, on time, and prepared for academic success.  Students should immediately contact teachers upon return from absences to arrange to complete all make up work assigned, establish when this make up work should be completed, and complete the assigned work in an acceptable manner. Further, it is the student’s responsibility to complete work as assigned when a pre-arranged absence is approved (see pre-arranged absence procedure).  It is important that students understand that they have the number of days of excused absences plus one school day to complete make up work.

Example: A student misses Tuesday and Wednesday (2 days authorized, excused absence).  This student has Thursday, Friday, and Monday (3 days) to complete the work.  Make up work will be due for this student at the start of class on Tuesday.

The student should contact his/her teachers immediately upon return from absences to arrange to complete all make-up work assigned, and establish when this make-up work shall be completed.  In order to preserve test security, students may be required to take a missed test immediately upon return from an authorized absence if that student has had the opportunity to access all learning prior to the absence. Students missing a group or individual presentation may also be required to give that presentation upon return.

Example:  A test is given on Thursday and a student is absent on that day (authorized, excused), but was present the days prior.  This student may be required to take the test on Friday.

All assigned make-up work needs to be completed in an acceptable manner.  The work should be completed as assigned by the teacher when a prearranged absence is requested.  Early withdrawal or a request for a pre-arranged absence at the end of semester may result in a grade reduction or the award of no credit.  

Students are not entitled to earn credit for work missed during unauthorized absences though they are urged to access the content and complete the assignments.  The policy for work missed during a suspension is detailed elsewhere in this handbook.  It is the student’s responsibility to obtain make-up work. Again, students have the number of days absent plus one additional day to make up any missed work for authorized absences.

Students should note that failing a class is not an acceptable reason for non-attendance.  

Parent/Guardian Responsibility For Attendance

Parents/guardians are interested in the success of their students and recognize that any absence, regardless of cause, may have a detrimental influence on student achievement.  Therefore, they should contact the school regarding student attendance via the established school procedure(s); and in the case of extended home confinement, request make up assignments.  

• According to Colorado school law 22-33-107, “As used in this subsection (3), a child who is “habitually truant” means a child who has attained the age of six years on or before Aug 1st of each year and is under the age of seventeen years having four unexcused absences from public school in any one month or ten unexcused absences from public school during any school year.  Absences due to suspension or expulsion of a child shall be considered excused absences for purposes of this subsection (3).”
• According to Colorado school law 22-33-104. (5)(a), “The general assembly hereby declares that two of the most important factors in ensuring a child’s educational development are parental involvement and parental responsibility.  The general assembly further declares that it is the obligation of every parent to ensure that every child under such parent’s care and supervision receives adequate education and training.  Therefore, every parent of a child who has attained the age of six years on or before Aug 1st of each year and is under the age of seventeen years shall ensure that such child attends the public school in which such child is enrolled in compliance with this section.”
• Please also note that it is the parents’ responsibility to call the school within 48 hours to inform the school about a student’s absence. It is the school’s authority to identify each absence as authorized (excused) or unauthorized (unexcused) per Colorado statute.  The teacher’s record is the official attendance record.  

Parents/guardians are the key partners in promoting good attendance, and ultimately, student success.  Mountain Range High School expects parents to:

• Contact the school on attendance matters.
• Maintain communication with their student on attendance matters.
• Monitor the progress of make-up work.
• Attend an attendance conference upon request when notified of an attendance concern.
• Work cooperatively with teachers and administrators to resolve attendance concerns.
• Recognize that the school depends on the support of parents to address attendance concerns.
• Ensure compliance with statutes and policies concerning attendance.

Teacher Responsibility For Attendance

The teacher’s responsibility in regards to a student’s attendance is to maintain accurate daily attendance records and to record and report attendance via the Infinite Campus system per the guidelines established in the school. Teachers will contact the parent/guardian when a student’s attendance is adversely affecting a student’s grade.  The teacher’s record is the official attendance record.  

The teacher needs to support and administer the make-up work procedures for excused classes in a fair and timely manner to allow students the opportunity for completion of work.  The teacher will make every effort to participate in conferences to address attendance concerns.  Students arriving more than 10 minutes late will be considered Unauthorized Partial Absent (UPA). The Teacher will also provide positive recognition to students who attend school regularly.

The teacher will make appropriate changes to the attendance record if a student is late to class or leaves class early.  Computer access will be given to parents, via Infinite Campus, in order to check student attendance.  Parents without computers are welcome to contact the attendance office for updates on their student’s attendance.

Administrator/Dean Responsibility For Attendance

The administrators/deans will supervise the attendance policy and procedures and implement disciplinary action per district policy. The parents or guardians, and student will be provided information about the school and district attendance policy and procedures, as well as information about their student’s attendance record when requested. The school will require from parents, guardians or legal custodians written acknowledgment of having received school and district attendance policies/procedures.

Academic Honor Roll

Students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.750 or higher and who are enrolled in at least the equivalent of 3.0 credits shall be designated as Honor Roll students.  Students who achieve a semester grade point average of 4.000 or higher and who are enrolled in at least the equivalent of 3.0 credits shall be designated as Principal’s Honor Roll students.   

Academic Letter 

Some students who achieve Honor Roll status may also qualify for a Mountain Range High School Academic Letter.  The requirements for lettering in academics are as follows: 

• Students must earn a grade point average of 3.750 or higher for both semesters during a school year at Mountain Range High School;  
• Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 3.0 credit hours per semester in courses where academic grades are awarded (excludes pass/fail and satisfactory/unsatisfactory courses);
•  Math, science, English, and social studies courses must be at grade level or higher
• Students must carry a 95% daily attendance rate for the two consecutive semesters when the qualifying GPA is earned.  
  • In accordance with Adams 12 attendance policy, students are allowed 5 absences without documentation that are excused
  • Extended medical leave with physician documentation is subject to administrative approval.
  • Pre-arranged absences that are approved by administration are excused
  • Pre-arranged Absence Form must be completed and signed before the absence
  • Absences related to school sponsored activities are excused 

Latin Honors Requirements (Starting with Class of 2025) 

The transition to a Latin Honor system will eliminate the valedictorian and salutatorian identification. Class rank will no longer be published on transcripts or used for identifying student performance. Each school will maintain class rank and will be able to provide it to any organization requesting it (applications for college admittance, scholarships, local, state or national awards).

In order to earn a Latin Honor designation, students must have a cumulative GPA (calculated at the completion of 1st semester of the senior year) of: 

• 4.250 and above - Summa Cum Laude
• 4.000 - 4.249 - Magna Cum Laude
• 3.750 - 3.999 - Cum Laude 

High School Credit For State-Mandated Assessments 

Credit may be awarded based on student performance on the following identified assessments provided that the student was enrolled in an Adams 12 school on the date of the test administration:

PSAT 9: 

ninth grade students may earn up to a maximum of .5 credits (.25 Lang Arts and/or  .25 Mathematics). 

1. Students will receive the .25 credit of English/Language Arts if their PSAT 9 assessment score reflects the following:
   • Evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) score is 410 or higher; or
   • Evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) student growth percentile of 66 or higher.
2. Students will receive a .25 credit of Math if their PSAT 9 math assessment score reflects the following:
   • Mathematics score is 450 or higher; or
   • Mathematics student growth percentile of 66 or higher.   

PSAT 10:

tenth grade students may earn up to a maximum of .5 credits (.25 Lang Arts and/or .25 Mathematics). 

1. Students will receive the .25 credit of English/Language Arts if their PSAT 10 assessment score reflects the following:
   • Evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) score is 430 or higher; or
   • Evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) student growth percentile of 66 or higher.
2. Students will receive a .25 credit of Math if their PSAT 10 math assessment score reflects the following:
   • Mathematics score is 480 or higher; or
   • Mathematics student growth percentile of 66 or higher.

Eleventh grade students may earn up to a maximum of .75 credits (.25 Eng/Lang Arts, .25 Math, and/or .25 Science)

1. Students will receive the .25 credit of English/Lang Arts if their SAT grade 11 assessment score reflects the following:
   • Evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) score is 480 or higher; or
   • Evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) student growth percentile of 66 or higher.
2. Students will receive a .25 credit of Math if their SAT grade 11 math assessment score reflects the following:
   • Mathematics score is 530 or higher; or
   • Mathematics student growth percentile of 66 or higher.
3. Students will receive a .25 credit of Science if their grade 11 CMAS science score reflects met or exceeded expectations. 

Weighted Grades

Students transferring credit into Mountain Range High School may have that credit weighted if the course is an Advanced Placement (A.P.) or International Baccalaureate (I.B.) course that is also weighted at Mountain Range High School.  Weighted credit must be requested upon transferring the grades and approved by the administrator in charge of curriculum and instruction.  Further information is provided in the Program Planning Guide.

Grading Policy

It is the responsibility of teachers to maintain accurate and consistent grading records for all students in all classes. The District grading scale is listed below.  Grading policies will be published in specific class syllabi and teacher expectations.

Adams 12 Standard (A, B, C, D, F):

Students are not entitled to earn credit for work missed during unauthorized absences.

Grade Replacement

Students who fail or receive a low grade in a class may retake the class (on a space available basis including online credit recovery or blended learning opportunity) for a higher grade. The student will be awarded the higher grade, and the GPA will be recalculated. Upon verification of successful completion, the prior course grade will be replaced with “NC” and the new course grade and credit will be listed in the transcript under the corresponding semester. Students requesting grade replacement should see their counselor the first week of the semester and complete the Grade Replacement Form.  

Graduation Exercises 

Graduation is a formal occasion recognizing the fulfillment of academic requirements.  Per District Policy “Students who participate in graduation exercises shall wear the designated graduation gown, cap, and school's honor recognition as determined by the school for each graduation exercise.”  Participants in graduation exercises may not alter, modify, or decorate the designated graduation garb.  Disruptive students, or those refusing to comply with the ceremonial aspects of the occasion, will not be permitted to participate.

Graduation is a voluntary exercise and participants must be on the approved graduation list.  Participants in graduation exercises are required to meet the graduation requirements of Mountain Range High School, per District Policy, and they must be students in good standing who are not serving suspensions for disruptive acts.  Additionally, all financial obligations/fines must be paid prior to graduation in order to participate in the ceremony.

Teacher Qualification Information

Federal law allows parents to request information regarding the professional qualifications of their student’s classroom teacher, including whether the teacher is teaching under emergency licensing, the area of study in which the teacher majored in college and degrees and endorsements that the teacher has achieved.  Parents may also request information regarding the qualifications of any paraprofessional staff member providing service to their child.  Parents who would like to request this information should contact the administration of their child’s school.

Report Cards/Mid-Term Reports

Quarter/semester report cards and mid-term progress reports will not be mailed home. All grade information is available via the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus.

Incomplete Credit

Students who withdraw from Mountain Range High School prior to the end of the grading term will receive no credit.  Extenuating circumstances which are pre-arranged with the administrator in charge of curriculum and instruction will be reviewed.

Syllabus/Cover Sheet

During the first week of class, teachers will distribute to each of their students a copy of the course syllabus. These are also available on the Mountain Range website under each department’s page.  Items in this cover sheet will include:

• A course name, teacher name, and any prerequisites
• Teacher voice mailbox number
• Teacher email address and website
• A course description
• Content standards
• Grading scale; weights; percentages
• Units of study and approximate time spent on units
• Targeted date of assessment
• Grade level expectations
• Content standards
• Expectations of student work and participation
• Homework policy
• Standard school policies

The athletic program at Mountain Range High School is an integral part of the high school experience.  The overriding themes of these programs include:

• academics before athletics;
• sportsmanship;
• multiple sport athletes; and
• competing at a championship level

Learn more about eligibility, coach directory, tickets and more. 

Graduation requirements have been established by the Adams 12 Five Star Schools' Board of Education and Mountain Range High School to ensure a well-balanced program to meet the challenges of our society.  These requirements allow and encourage a wide range of electives to prepare for post high school work, training, and advanced study. All students should be enrolled in a minimum of 3.0 credits each semester and 2.0 of the 3.0 credits must be core classes during grades 9-11. During the 12th grade year, 1.5 of the 3.0 must be core classes. Core classes include math, science, social studies, and English. Students and parents/guardians should consult the Mountain Range Registration Guide for specific requirements within each of the areas.

View Graduation Requirements

Schedule Change Policy:

Students may make an appointment with their counselor to change a class for the following reasons: Failed a class or have not met the pre-requisite, physical disability (must have doctors excuse), or previously earned credit in the same class.

This is to be completed within the first five days of the semester. Learn more.

Resources:

• Post-Secondary Planning
• College Readiness Exams
• Scholarship and Financial Aid
• Transcript Requests

The staff at Mountain Range High School has made a commitment to openly and proactively communicate with parents regarding their child's academic progress as well as non-academic concerns. As a positive partnership between school and home, we encourage parents to stay in contact with their son/daughter’s teachers regarding his/her academic progress.  In order to facilitate these lines of communication, parents will be able to access teachers through email and voicemail.

Parent/guardians will be able to access the counselors, deans and administrators through phone and email. Phone numbers and email addresses are available on our website and in the newsletter.

Personal conferences will be arranged as needed.

Concerns/Questions

Students or parents who have concerns/questions regarding academic issues can resolve these issues in the following manner and order:

1. First, speak with your student’s teacher. If unresolved:
2. Second, confer with your student’s counselor. If unresolved:
3. Third, speak to the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction.

If the concern is a peer issue involving another student:

1. First, speak directly with the student’s dean or counselor.  If unresolved:
2. Second, speak to the Assistant Principal for Student Services

Appeals or Grievances

Students or parents who wish to appeal a decision or discuss a grievance are asked to respectfully address the matter directly to the staff member who made the decision prior to seeking assistance from the staff member’s supervisor, the principal or from District staff.ada Questions regarding grades, credits, attendance records or student discipline are best addressed at the building level.

Board policy 2.1 provides the right to be heard by the Board when internal hearing procedures have been exhausted and the person alleges that Board policy has been violated to his or her detriment.  The policy forbids retaliation against anyone who appeals a decision or files a grievance in a non-disruptive manner.

Infinite Campus/Parent Portal

Parent portal is a web-based tool for parents to access grade and attendance information. Parents are encouraged to monitor students weekly. Formal grades are not mailed home.  If you need formal grade reports and do not have access to printing the reports from Infinite Campus, please contact the school registrar to request a copy that can be picked up. Infinite Campus Help Page

District facilities are made available on an equal basis for use by community organizations when the buildings are not otherwise being used for school purposes. District Policy 1300 provides guidelines related to reservations and use of district facilities by community members. 

Learn more.

Mountain Range Technology Vision Statement:

Technology is a tool to enhance educational delivery that is integrated within all curriculums and dissolves geographical, socio-economic, and cultural boundaries. The ability to evaluate and analyze information, and problem solve are directly linked to effective use of any technology.  Efforts are made to be ethical, create equal access, and provide a broader range of opportunities for our students, staff, and community.

Student Use Of Computers, The Internet And Electronic Communications

District Policy 5035 establishes guidelines for allowable use of the internet and other electronic media by students at school or on school equipment. Students are expected to take responsibility for their own use of District computers and computer systems, and should understand that the District may monitor, inspect, copy or review all computer use or access to computer systems including electronic mail, messages or other documents generated from District computers. Students should also understand that they may lose the privilege of accessing the internet or using District computer systems for violating appropriate use expectations. Violations of computer use expectations may also result in disciplinary sanctions from school including suspension or expulsion for extreme or repeat violations, and may be referred for legal action as warranted.

Examples of prohibited types of electronic information include but are not limited to accessing, creating or passing information that promotes violence, is pornographic or profane, is intended to bully or harass, or is used to cheat.  The policy further prohibits a range of security-related violations including attempts to gain unauthorized entry into networks or to change district data records.  The policy also addresses allowable student-generated content on school websites.

Acceptable Computer Use

The use of Mountain Range High School’s computer systems must be in support of educational goals and consistent with the educational objectives of Adams 12 Five Star Schools. Transmission through networks of any material in violation of a U.S. or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to copyrighted, threatening, obscene or offensive material. Downloading, viewing, or using pornographic material; stand alone games; network games; real-time chatting (instant messenger); music/video players and recorders are not acceptable uses of computers at Mountain Range and will result in privilege loss and other appropriate discipline. Email may be used within a curricular use and with permission of a faculty member. Use of commercial activities is not acceptable.

*Students may use personal electronic devices to access the internet via the building's wireless network. All computer use guidelines apply to this access privilege.  Access with personal devices during class time should only be with teacher permission.  Students who misuse wireless privileges will be subject to disciplinary actions.

• Vandalism:  Vandalism is defined as any willful or malicious attempt to harm or destroy data, software, or hardware. Vandalism will result in the cancellation of privileges on all computers and other appropriate discipline.  This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses, erasing another student’s work, or erasing or tampering with operation systems, etc.  Theft or vandalism of computer equipment will result in consequences as outlined in the Mountain Range High School Discipline Matrix.
• Security:  Attempting to gain access to personal information, confidential records, computer accounts, or computing resources for which one is not authorized is a violation of the acceptable use guidelines and is prohibited.  Students must not share their user ID or password with other students. Many of these examples involve violations of law.
• Etiquette:  Users must follow accepted rules of network etiquette such as politeness and confidentiality regarding personal address or phone numbers. Email and other computer activities are not guaranteed to be private.  All document files and data stored on the school’s computers are deemed school property.  People who operate the system will have access to all computer activities.  Messages or actions relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported.
• Additional Guidelines:  Additional guidelines specific to the computer labs are as follows:  a) students will be asked to log on to the computer for Internet, software and printing access; b) no food or drink in the labs; c) users with academic needs have priority; d) labs are open during designated periods for teacher checkout; e) printing is limited to academic purposes; additional charges may be added for other printing productions.
• Internet Access:   Access to the Internet can be a useful and powerful educational tool. Students may access the Internet only after having a signed consent and computer use agreement on file with the school. Inappropriate use of the Internet may result in loss of privileges as well as other school or legal disciplinary actions.

In order to create and maintain an educational setting which values learning and to cause the least disruption to the school day, we ask relatives/friends to not send deliveries to students at school.  These deliveries would include balloons, take-out lunches, flowers, teddy bears, etc. 

Items which are delivered will remain in the main office until the end of the school day at which time a student may claim the item to take home. Classes will not be interrupted nor will students be allowed to carry items with them throughout the day and into the classroom. Please help us in maintaining an academic environment by celebrating important family events at your home.

The District administers a variety of assessments to measure student learning and improve curriculum and instruction. We strive to implement a balanced system that provides an understanding of how well the student, the school and the school district are achieving.

Common assessments include:

Assessment for learning occurs during teaching and learning and focuses on ongoing improvement. Teachers check student understanding through in-class work, homework, quizzes, etc. These assessments are on-going, so teachers can modify lessons to make sure students are learning. Students receive feedback on an ongoing basis about how well they are doing, where they are in their learning and where they are going. 

Assessment of learning gathers information about how well students have mastered what they should know at their grade level. Colorado Measures of Academic Success Tests (PSAT, SAT) are these kinds of tests. These state-mandated testing programs measure what students have already learned and provides accountability to parents and the community.  

A complete District assessment calendar including information about other assessments will be available at your school’s counseling or administrative office. The assessment calendar also includes information about beginning, mid and end-of-year assessments.

In the event of bad weather, Adams 12 Five Star Schools uses a variety of resources to determine if conditions exist that warrant a 1-hour delayed start or closure of schools.

Every effort will be made to announce a decision by 5:30 a.m. to close or delay opening schools.

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In the event of an emergency during the school day, students need to follow the directions provided to them from their teachers and/or other appropriate Mountain Range High School staff members.  Information will be provided via the intercom as deemed necessary.

Learn more about the district's safety procedures.

Only students enrolled at Mountain Range High School are permitted to participate in field trips and activities sponsored by the school. Students of Mountain Range High School representing a class, sport, or an activity have a responsibility to maintain those same behavior standards which are expected of them while they are in school. Furthermore, it should be understood that any serious breach of school standards may result in a suspension from school and further participation in any school sponsored activity. All school policies are in effect during field trips/activities.

Mountain Range High School is committed to providing a school environment that enhances learning. To achieve this environment during the school day, and if permitted by the individual classroom teacher, only light snacks and beverages in a reasonably spill-proof container are allowed so long as the classrooms support a clean, academically-focused atmosphere. 

Some zones of the school are permanently designated as no-food/drink areas.  These areas are, but not limited to, science, locker rooms, art, and library.

Examples of acceptable beverage containers are: 

• screw-top bottles
• Nalgene bottles
• travel coffee mugs

Examples of unacceptable food items are:

• fast-food
• school breakfasts/lunches
• sunflower seeds
• bags of chips
• full meals

Individual teachers ultimately reserve the right to prohibit food and drink items in the classroom as needed, especially based upon the distractibility of such items due to noise, odor, and the nature of the classroom activity that is occurring. 

If the student arrives late to class with food or drink, the items will be confiscated and discarded.

If non-compliance becomes an issue at an individual classroom level, the individual teacher(s) will be addressed by administration.

Non-compliance on the student's behalf in accordance with the above food/drink policy will be considered defiance of authority and will be addressed following the Adams 12 discipline matrix.

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Students are expected to remain out of the hallways and away from lockers during class periods.  This is to ensure an academic environment free from outside distractions and as much security for lockers and personal possessions as possible.  Students will need a pass in order to be in the hallways and should conduct themselves in a quiet and non-disruptive manner when in the hallways.  Loitering in the halls or by lockers is not allowed.  Students should remain in the cafeteria during unscheduled time.

The following links provide information on common childhood health conditions. In addition, you will find the specific order forms and documents required for your student to receive medications and/or health care during the school day from school staff.  Please contact your School Nurse for questions about a specific health condition or health need.  

• Allergies (District Policy 5415: Food Allergies)
  Asthma
• Diabetes
• Seizure Disorders
• Head Injuries and Concussions In Schools
• Head Lice and Bed Bugs
• Mental Health Resources

Students with chronic or acute health conditions who may need additional support related to attendance and access to education may be eligible for protection under Section 504.

Illness / Injury

If your child is seriously injured or ill at school and requires care beyond the facilities of the school, an attempt will be made to contact you as well as calling emergency medical personnel (911) for treatment and/or transportation to a proper facility.

When a child becomes ill or is injured at school the health aide or other school staff will determine if your child can remain at school safely.  Schools do not have adequate facilities or staffing to keep ill children at school for long periods of time.  Therefore, it is essential that parents immediately inform schools of address and phone number changes.

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Immunizations

District Policy 5410 describes student immunization requirements consistent with Colorado Law.  Children who do not meet the requirements listed in policy will be denied admission to school.  All students must submit a completed Certificate of Immunization or Exemption upon enrollment.

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Vision And Hearing Screening 

Vision and hearing screening is mandated for all students in kindergarten, first, second, third, fifth, seventh, and ninth grade levels; for children new to the district and for any child with a suspected deficiency.  This screening does not include extensive testing.  If a deficiency is found parents are contacted and advised to arrange for a more complete evaluation.

Administration of Medications at School

Per District Policy 5420, the only item a student may carry during the school day without a medication order from a health care provider is non-medicated cough drops. All other medications must be brought to the school with a completed medication form.  

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Medicaid Program

As a Medicaid provider, Adams 12 Five Star Schools will access Medicaid eligibility information for students enrolled in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools from Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF).  HCPF is the designated Medicaid agency in the state.  Directory information of names, date of birth, and gender will be released to the HCPF to verify Medicaid eligibility of students in the District.  With consent, the description of health and health-related services delivered to Medicaid eligible students will be released to Medicaid and/or the district billing agent for proper administration of the program.  A dated record of all transactions will be kept on file at the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Medicaid office.  Parents may revoke their consent at any time, by calling the Medicaid office at 720-972-4790.  School Medicaid reimbursement does not affect the family’s other Medicaid benefits in any way.

Student And Family Outreach Program

The Adams 12 Student and Family Outreach Program strives to ensure that all Adams 12 students have health insurance and access to needed health-related services. Our goal is for all Adams 12 students to be healthy and ready to learn, enabling them to succeed in all of their academic and social endeavors.   

• We provide Medicaid/Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) application assistance to families by meeting by appointment in their home school.  
• Qualify eligible students for Medicaid or CHP+ health insurance within 10 days
• Help families gain access to needed community resources. 

Suicide Prevention

Protecting the health and well-being of all students is of utmost importance to the Adams 12 Five Star Schools. District Policy 5520 addresses suicide assessments as a priority to protect all students.

Adams 12 will treat all threats or attempted suicides as serious regardless of the degree of lethality involved. When a student threatens or attempts suicide, the Adams 12 personnel will follow District Policy and respond accordingly.

The following steps have been taken to help protect all students:

1. Students will learn about recognizing and responding to warning signs of suicide in friends, using coping skills, using support systems, and seeking help for themselves and friends. 
2. When a student is identified as being at risk, he or she will be assessed by a District mental health professional that will work with the student and help connect the student to appropriate local resources.
3. Students will have access to national resources which they can contact for additional support, such as:
   • Colorado Crisis Services: 988 (call or text)
   • The Trevor Lifeline: 1.866.488.7386
4. All students will be expected to help create a school culture of respect and support in which students feel comfortable seeking help for themselves or friends. Students are encouraged to tell any staff member if they, or a friend, are feeling suicidal or in need of help.
5. Students should also know that because of the health and safety impacts of these matters, the confidentiality and privacy rights of individuals will be respected but concerns are secondary to seeking help for students in crisis.
6. For a more detailed review of District processes, please see the District’s full suicide prevention guidelines document.

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Each student will be assigned an individual locker and will be expected to maintain it and be responsible for all contents.

Lockers will be issued at student check-in for a $2 optional fee.

• Combinations should not be shared.
• Locker displays should meet the intent of the Safe School Policy. The display of pornography or offensive materials is not permitted and the student may face disciplinary consequences.
• Lockers are school property and are intended for storage of books, clothing and other school related material. Therefore, the school reserves the right to inspect lockers at any time.  Locker searches may include the use of trained dogs.
• Misuse or damage to lockers (including writing or using lockers as a message board) will result in a fine for repairs and/or loss of locker privileges.
• Padlocks are not allowed on lockers.
• Suspicious activity, thefts, or damage of lockers should be reported to the campus supervisors, the deans or the School Resource Officer.

Students are discouraged from bringing large amounts of money or valuable articles to school.  The school assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen articles on school grounds or at school activities.

The lost and found is located in the Student Relations office.  Items left in lost and found for more than two weeks will be donated to charities.

There may be times during the school year when different media groups (newspapers, television, university, school production class, district public relations, etc.) will cover activities at the various Adams 12 Five Star Schools with articles, video or still photography that may be published. In addition, schools or the district may want to include school-oriented articles, video or photography on their own Web sites. If parents DO NOT want their child(ren) to be photographed or videotaped for news media or school publicity purposes, they should request and submit an “opt-out media form” from the school. District photographers will make every reasonable effort to identify the primary subjects in photographs and to not publish photos containing students on the opt-out list. The requests remain in effect for the current school year. This policy only relates to classroom activities or school events that are not open to the public. Events and activities which are open to the public are not covered by this “opt-out” option.

All students enrolled in Adams 12 Five Star Schools can receive a FREE breakfast and lunch! Additional items such as snacks, beverages, and extra servings of our healthy entrée and side items are available for purchase a la carte.

Access menus, add funds for a la carte items:

SchoolCafe Family Hub

For more information about dietary needs, wellness policy and more, visit Nutrition Services.

Individual school offices may be closed much of the summer.  Parents or eligible students needing copies of records should request that information prior to the end of the school year when possible. 

Student records may be released to the following persons:

• Parents or legal guardians (for those under 18)
• Students (18 and over)
• Officers or employees of public, private, or parochial schools where the student attends or intends to enroll
• The Colorado Commissioner of Education or the district superintendent and members of their staff
• Law officers and court officials with appropriate release forms.  In addition, records shall be furnished in compliance with a judicial order or pursuant to any lawfully issued request
• A recruiting officer for any branch of the US Armed Forces

Student records are the property of Mountain Range High School.  Official student records will not be released until student fines have been paid.

The records office of Mountain Range High School will provide transcripts to students.  The transcripts of student grades are usually required with applications for college admission, scholarship, employment, etc.  Official transcripts must be sent directly to the agency or college by Mountain Range High School.  We will mail the application materials with the transcript; please turn in all appropriate application forms when you fill out your transcript request.  All transcripts must be requested in writing.  See a counselor for more details.  Please note:  Transcripts will not be released if the student has an outstanding balance on his/her student account.

Students with disabilities are afforded certain rights including those described in the following notifications regarding “Section 504” and Special Education.  Parents or guardians who believe their child may have a disability requiring special accommodations or support services may contact the administrative office of their child’s school for more information about assessment and eligibility for such services.  

Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act is a nondiscrimination statute barring discrimination on the basis of one’s disability.  It is the policy of Adams 12 Five Star Schools not to discriminate on the basis of disability in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by the Act. The Act requires Adams 12 Five Star Schools to locate, evaluate and determine if the student is a qualified individual requiring accommodation necessary to provide access to educational programs. Parents are entitled to have the opportunity to review relevant educational records under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Parents or guardians disagreeing with the decisions reached by school personnel for accommodations necessary for access to educational programming and/or facilities may request a hearing before an impartial hearing officer by notifying the school principal.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 guarantees basic rights and provides the framework for special education services.  Every student between the ages of 3 and 21 with a disability is assured a public education at no cost to the parent.  The public education is to be appropriate to the needs of the student.  In addition, students with disabilities must be educated in the least restrictive environment. 

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The following rules apply to the student cafeteria for all students throughout the day.

• Littering may result in consequences or loss of privileges for the individual or the group.  Please, clean up after yourself!
• Please do not sit on table tops, stand on the tables, sit on the backs of chairs, or put feet on the tables.
• All rules of conduct will be enforced.

District Policies

Read complete district policy regarding the following topics on the district website:

• Student Conduct, Discipline And Due Process
• Off-Campus Behavior
• Law Enforcement
• Gangs, Secret Societies And Disruptive Groups 
• Student Dress Code
• Student Tobacco Possession And Use 
• Student Drug, Alcohol And Controlled Substance Offenses
• Tobacco, Nicotine And Controlled Substance Delivery Mechanisms 
• Students’ Right To Expression (5650, 5670, 6260)
• Bullying Prevention/Intervention 
• Sexual Harassment 
• Student Use Of Cell Phone And Other Personal Electronic Devices
• Plagiarism/Cheating
• Search And Seizure
• Student Weapons In School

Closed Campus

The Mountain Range High School campus is closed for 9th grade only. They may not leave at any time during the academic day, including lunch. Though students are discouraged from scheduling off-campus appointments during the academic day, those who must are required to check out from the attendance office and obtain a campus exit pass.  Campus exit passes will only be issued to students who have had an absence authorized (per the attendance procedure), or to those whose parents pick them up and sign them out. Students found attempting to leave the campus during academic hours without a valid campus exit pass will be declared an attendance concern and/or disciplined for defiance of authority.

Participation in School Sponsored Events

The Dean’s primary role is to monitor student attendance and discipline as well as address problems regarding the security and safety of the campus.  Students experiencing problems with other students or in the classroom should consult with their counselor/dean for help in resolving those issues. 

Harassment:  Hazing, Bullying, Or Sexual Harassment

The staff and community of Mountain Range High School expects all students to conduct themselves in a positive manner, one in which consideration, kindness, and respect are displayed toward fellow students.  Every member of the school community is entitled to attend school free from harassment, intimidation, threats, or fear.  Bullying, as defined by state law is any written or verbal expression, or physical act or gesture, or a pattern thereof that is intended to cause distress upon one or more students.  Incidents of harassment/bullying (physical, sexual, verbal, or written) or hazing will not be tolerated.  A student who feels he/she is the recipient of such behaviors needs to report it immediately to his/her teacher, dean, counselor, or administrator.  Any staff member who is approached by a student about harassment/hazing/bullying shall ensure the student receives the assistance necessary, which may include addressing the situation immediately, parent contact, and/or referral to the dean/administrator.  Incidents of this type must be documented in writing.  If a student witnesses bullying, intimidation, harassment, or hazing of another student, they should report it immediately

The following examples could be viewed as forms of harassment/hazing/bullying:

• repeated remarks with sexual or demeaning implications
• any unwelcome touching
• incidents involving any form of initiation
• verbal or physical intimidation

MRHS ID Procedures 

Each student’s ID is the key to the school and will act as a building access card. Similar to a house key, students will be able to enter the school building through designated exterior doors at pre-established times by scanning their school-issued student ID on the card reader. Students will receive their student ID during school picture days and will use them to access the building starting early in the school year.  

Promoting a safe and secure learning environment is further strengthened and reinforced through a partnership with students, staff and families. Now that their student ID is their “school key” please help us in reinforcing the importance of having their student ID on them at all times when on school property (around their neck, or in their bag or wallet). As their “school key”, they will now need it to get into the building and must be able to present it if asked by staff at any time. Due to the new safety implications of student IDs, it is imperative that if they lose their student ID they need to report it to the office immediately. This way the card can be deactivated and they can be issued a new student ID. A free student ID will be issued to students upon enrollment.  If students lose their student ID, they will be allowed two free replacement cards. The replacement fee after 2 lost cards will be $5.00.

In addition to being the “school key”, the Mountain Range High School student ID is a valuable tool permitting access to many opportunities including:

• School bus transportation (for those qualified);
• Free/reduced lunch privileges.  Qualifying students will use their identification to access this benefit;
• Student lunch account.  Parents may deposit funds in a student’s lunch account via the district website.  Access to these funds will be only with the student identification;
• Admission to athletics and activities (such as dances)
• Library book/material checkout

If students choose to wear their ID on a lanyard, Mountain Range High School is approved to allow students to wear ID’s on their own lanyard. They are not required to wear a school-issued lanyard. Personal lanyards must still follow the Mountain Range/Adams 12 Five Star Schools’ dress code policy. Lanyards which contain profanity, sexually suggestive language, or promote drugs, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, etc. are prohibited. A break-away lanyard is highly recommended.

The school will only take messages from parents for students when an extreme emergency exists.  Classes will not be interrupted for messages unless an extreme emergency exists.

Schools are responsible for arranging translation services for discipline actions, teacher conferences, back to school or open house events, non-emergency medical information, student attendance, or academic performance concerns. 

Please contact the school administration office if you have any questions regarding translation services.

Bus Service

Bus service will be available for elementary students that live more than one and one-quarter miles from school, middle school students who live more than two miles from school, and high school students that live more than two and one half  miles from school. Students who ride buses may be expected to walk up to the same distance as walk in students as described above to the nearest bus stop. Students are encouraged to arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the scheduled pickup time.

District bus drivers are well trained in working with students toward providing a positive riding atmosphere. Passengers are expected to show respect for others including fellow passengers, drivers, sponsors, motorists, residents and property owners.  A point infraction system is utilized to document and intervene in response to behavior issues.   Students may temporarily or permanently lose the privilege of riding the bus for extreme or reoccurring behavior infractions.  Discipline consequences including suspension or expulsion from school may also be warranted depending on the severity and nature of the situation.  The transportation point infraction system can be found on the district website and in District Policy 3600.  For more information on school transportation call 720-972-4300

Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up 

Parents/guardians are asked to drop-off or pick-up students in circular driveway located in the west parking lot.  Cars are asked to pull as far forward as possible and stop only momentarily to load or unload passengers.  If parents need to wait for a student, they are asked to park in the WEST VISITORS lot.  

Parking And Driving On District Property

Parents and students who drive or park on campus are expected to operate their vehicle in a safe manner complying with all signs and parking only in appropriately designated areas.  Failure to follow parking and driving guidelines may result in warnings, vehicles being towed, referrals to law enforcement or loss of the privilege of driving on campus.  Students may also face discipline sanctions for driving violations on campus that jeopardize the safety of others.

At Mountain Range High School, we have provided ample parking for students, staff and the community.  Areas for each of these groups have been identified (see Student Drop-off/Pick-up Locations). Areas have been separated to create the best traffic flow patterns.

All vehicles parked on campus must be registered through campus security.  Upon approval, students may purchase a parking permit from the bookkeeper’s office according to the fee schedule below.   To register your vehicle, you must provide a current registration form, a current proof of insurance form, a copy of your driver’s license, and a completed registration form with all information complete and accurate.  No permits will be refunded.  If you lose your permit, you must purchase a replacement permit at the current price for that quarter. 

Students will park in the east parking lot.  Students who park in the west parking lot will be ticketed.  Staff will park in the west lot.  Parking is a privilege and can be revoked for any detrimental or offensive behavior at any Mountain Range event or during the regular school day.  Although this action would normally be temporary, it could become permanent if the student does not choose to modify unacceptable behavior patterns.

• School-Year Parking Permit:  $50
• After 1st semester ends:  $25

The administration reserves the right to inspect any vehicle driven on school grounds at any time.  Mountain Range High School assumes no liability for damage to or theft from vehicles parked on school grounds.  Students will not be allowed access to their vehicles during class time. Access to the parking lot will be during passing periods only.  Students may not sit in parked vehicles or loiter in the parking lots during school hours or at school activities.  Visitors may not loiter in the parking lots.  The driver of a vehicle is responsible for anyone sitting in his/her car at any time.

Students may lose their parking privileges for the following violations or any violations listed on the parking permit contract signed when you purchased your permit:

• Parking in any lot except the east lot.
• Driving carelessly or recklessly.
• Sitting or loitering in their vehicles.
• Not parking between the lines indicating parking spaces in the lot.
• Parking in the fire lanes or other “No Parking” areas, including the red curbs.  
• Blocking traffic.
• Parking in handicapped spaces without a permit.
• Having an unregistered vehicle on campus or not displaying the assigned parking permit.
• Littering.
• Failing to follow the Graduated Drivers License Law.
• Duplication of a valid parking permit or allowing another student to use their permit.

Students will receive a warning for the first violation of any kind. Thereafter, violations will result in tickets of $10, $20, and $30 respectively.  Following that, parking permits will be revoked for the remainder of the year.  In addition, students could face disciplinary consequences ranging from work detail to suspension to expulsion and/or a ticket from the Westminster Police Department.

Bicycles

Students bicycling to school are expected to obey all traffic signals and signs on campus as well as all applicable traffic laws.  Bicycles should be securely locked to the racks, which will be located adjacent to the student parking lot.  Students shall be personally and solely responsible for the security of their bicycles. Adams 12 Five Star Schools shall not assume responsibility for theft, loss, or damage of any such device and will not be responsible for investigation of such incidents.  The school will, if requested, refer the matter to police for a loss/theft report.  Students are strongly encouraged to wear helmets when bicycling.

Skateboards/Scooters 

Skateboards and scooters cannot be used in school or on school grounds. These items may be confiscated and made available for parent/guardian pick-up if they are used inappropriately.  Skateboards/scooters are to be stored in the skateboard racks located in the cafeteria. Students must provide their own locks.  Students are not allowed to carry skateboards/scooters through the halls.

District Policy 3520 allows video surveillance to be utilized in schools, on school property, and on transportation provided by the district. Many cameras are equipped with audio recording capabilities as well. Such monitoring may assist in deterring misbehavior and may provide evidence to be presented in student discipline hearings, court proceedings, and similar venues. Recordings may be used in student discipline investigations and as evidence in school discipline matters including suspension or expulsion cases.  Recordings may also be used to prosecute crimes against property, students or staff. Recordings will be made available as appropriate to school administration and law enforcement, or as otherwise may be required for disclosure by subpoena.

Students will not be notified when a recording device has been installed or is being utilized in a specific vehicle or building.  Students should proceed with the assumption that their conduct and comments in public places (e.g., school hallways, buses, athletic facilities, etc.) may be recorded by video and audio devices.

Parents or guardians who wish to view a videotape or listen to a recording may submit a written request to the Director of Security Services for tapes concerning district facilities and property. Written requests may be made to the Director of Transportation concerning district buses and vehicles. District Policy 3520 identifies circumstances under which requests may be granted or denied.

Parents and visitors are welcome in district schools or facilities.  For the safety of students, staff and visitors, District Policy 1200, provides guidelines regarding school visits. Visitors should report to the school office or building reception area and follow all check-in procedures upon arrival. Building visitor procedures typically include presenting identification, signing a visitor log, wearing a visitor identification card, and / or being accompanied by a staff member. In some schools scanning software exists to verify that there are no individual criminal concerns that might jeopardize school safety. Classroom visits by parents or guardians should be requested and approved 24-hours prior to the visit to avoid disruption of the learning environment.  

Visitors who fail to abide by district and school guidelines for visitors may be requested to leave school property and may be subject to future restrictions regarding school visits as explained in District Policy 1210. Law enforcement or district security staff may also be contacted.

Parents/guardians are welcome to visit the school at any time. It is required that those wishing to participate in a classroom activity provide the school with 24-hours notice.  In order to avoid undue disruptions to the educational process and maintain the safety of our students and staff, all visitors are required to check-in at the main office to be issued a visitor’s pass. Student visitors (friends, young relatives, or acquaintances) are not allowed.  Siblings or children of students are only permitted as visitors if part of a required school program.

Students withdrawing from school, for whatever reason, should contact the Counseling Center for an exit conference.  During the conference, future plans will be explored. Parent consent is required for students (under 18 years of age) in order to withdraw from school.