MISSION STATEMENT

We will work together to ensure that all students are prepared for post-secondary education.

College Entrance Requirements:  A goal of RHS is to provide all students with options following the completion of their high school careers.  It is recommended that students complete the College Entrance A-G Requirements.  All classes must be of College Prep level or higher (see TIGER TRACKS for more information).

RHS Approved Courses: UC A-G Course List

Grading Policy:  RJUHSD_Grading_Guidelines.pdf

Grade Reports:  Grades are issued approximately every 4 1/2 weeks.  A grade of incomplete (I) is issued for extended illness, justifiable absences or extenuating circumstances.  Incompletes must be made up within 15 working days after the end of the report period for which the grade is assigned.  Progress grade reports are issued four weeks prior to the end of each grading period.

Homelink: Your connection to grade, attendance, and homework information.  To create a student or parent account, please follow the instructions posted at our Homelink web site: https://rosevillejuhsd.asp.aeries.net/Student/LoginParent.aspx 

Student Conduct Rule: Students will be reviewed in the areas of academics, behavior, and attendance every quarter.  Failure to meet appropriate standards in any one of these areas will result in loss of privileges including extra-curricular activities and/or graduation.  Criteria for placement on Student Conduct include:  excessive tardies or absences; suspension; failing grades at a quarter mark; failure to serve Saturday Schools when assigned. 

Academic Integrity Policy:  The primary goals of any educational institution should be to enhance the learning environment and to promote the pursuit of intellectual excellence.  The Roseville Joint Union High School Board of Trustees believes that public school should reinforce the values of our democratic society, teach citizenship and provide an environment conducive to ethical behavior.  Our Roseville High School community believes that the school should maintain a climate in which honesty, courtesy, responsibility, integrity and a concern for other are highly valued. 

Cheating is an obstacle to achieving these goals.  Definition:  Cheating is taking (or lending) at inappropriate times a person’s work, information, ideas, research or documentation without properly identifying the originator.  It includes using unauthorized materials when testing or other acts specified in advance by the teacher.  The teacher’s professional judgment will determine whether cheating has occurred; students are reminded not to give the instructor cause to consider their actions a violation. 

Consequences for a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy are progressive and cumulative for all classes.  All incidents of cheating will be recorded in the student’s discipline file. 

1^st incident:      Zero grade for the assignment - Teacher will notify parent and administration.

2^nd incident:     Zero grade for the assignment - Teacher will notify parent and administration - Teacher will notify counselor; parent conference if requested.

3^rd incident:      Same as 2^nd incident - Administrative action/consequences.

Free Public Education:  The California Constitution requires that schools provide a free public education, unless a charge is specifically authorized by law.

(California Constitution, Article IX-5); (Hartzell vs. Connel 1984)

Section 5 of Article IX of the State of California Constitution guarantees students a “free public education.”  The State Supreme Court concluded in the 1984 case of Hartzell v. Connell (1984) (35 Cal. 3d 899) that “all educational activities carried on by public school districts, extra-curricular as well as curricular, must be without cost to the students who participate in such activities.”  This same ruling found that “mandatory fees for participating in such extra-curricular activities as drama, music, and athletic competition” were illegal under the State Constitution.  Furthermore, the Court also rejected the argument that “fees could be charged so long as the District waived fees for students who were financially unable to pay.” 

Permissible Fees:  California public schools may charge fees as outlined in the Education Code.  These permissible fees include:

• Transportation to and from school.
• Charges for food (limited by the free and reduced price meal program).
• Insurance for field trips (so long as there is a waiver for financial hardship).
• Fees for all community/adult classes.
• Lost or damaged books or district supplies.
• Direct cost of materials for property the student has made in class for his/her own use.
• Fees for school camp programs (i.e. outdoor science camp) – A permissible fee, but can’t be mandatory.
• ·  Actual cost of duplication of public records or student records.
• ·         Charges for medical and accident insurance for athletic team members (so long as there is a waiver for financial hardship).

Education Code §17551:  Students may be charged a fabrication fee for the direct costs in purchasing a project/property fabricated in a class such as a bookcase in woodshop.  The charge is limited to the direct costs for the project.  Absent purchase of the project for its direct costs, the school site may keep the project as its own personal property.

Roseville High School offers an exciting, engaging activities program with an opportunity for involvement for ALL students! 

Clubs on Campus

Clubs provide an opportunity to meet people who share a common interest, learn leadership skills, and serve Roseville High School and the community of Roseville.  These clubs are approved and chartered by the Student Government.  We encourage students to join and/or form new clubs. 

Check out How to Start a Club for more information. Or see Mr. Mattix our Activities Director room 202 or email BMattix@rjuhsd.us

School Dances

Tickets for Roseville High School dances are sold at the Patti Baker Theater Box Office.  A current ID card is required for purchase/entry to the dance. Dances are considered school events, and all school rules apply at a dance. Early graduates must have a guest bid to attend a dance upon graduation. This includes Senior Ball.

Guests

Guests may be admitted if accompanied by an Roseville High School student.  A GUEST PASS (BID) can be obtained from Student Services for $5.00 to bring a non-Roseville student to a dance. The GUEST PASS (BID) must be filled out and approved by the administration, at least one week before the date of the dance. The guest MUST provide an ID card with a photograph.  Any Roseville student bringing a guest is responsible for that guest.

Activities by Month:

Review the Athletic Handbook 2024-25athletichandbook.pdf

Eligibility: Students must have earned an overall minimum 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale during the preceding grading period and must have passed three of four classes during the preceding grading period.

Probation: A student may be granted one period of probation during his/her high school enrollment, beginning with the first school (9^th grade) grading period.  A probation may be granted only if the student has met one of the two academic eligibility requirements.

Sportsmanship: Roseville High School students are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship and good relationship with other schools.  Be positive.  Cheer for your team rather than against the opposition.  Refrain from booing and name calling.  Respect the officials’ judgment and interpretation of the rules. Exhibit respect for visiting and home coaches, athletes and fans. Be a fan with character as we “Pursue Victory With Honor.”  Noise-makers of any type are not allowed during any indoor games.

In the event of unsportsmanlike conduct, students will be removed from the event and may lose the privilege of attending other co-curricular or extra-curricular events. 

Absence Procedures:  The Attendance Office must receive a valid note or phone call from the parent within three days to clear an absence. This note should be written in ink and must include date note was written, first and last name of student, date and time of the total absence, reason for the absence, signature of parent or guardian and home and/or work number.  An absence that is not cleared within three days will become a truancy. Forgery of a note or any other school document will result in school consequences.  Board Policy 5000 requires that students with excess of 10 absences will be required to provide a note from a doctor. 

Absences and Makeup Work:  Any student who is absent from school for reasons other than a period or day truancy shall have an opportunity to either make up work in advance or complete missed assignments and tests after readmission (Board Policy 5121.2).  Students shall have time that is equal to the number of days absent to complete class assignments following their readmission to school and official school verification of the following excused absences:  family emergency, illness and medical appointments. 

Students may complete work before, during or after their readmission at the teacher’s choice of time for the following approved absences:  family/personal business, field trips, college visitation, religious holidays, court appearance and suspension.  A student who is aware in advance of an approved absence is responsible for contacting the teachers for the makeup work prior to the absence.  Makeup work is allowed following a suspension.

The attendance personnel will determine the category of any absence not included in the above categories. If an absence is deemed unexcused, previously assigned work is due on the original due date and any makeup work is due upon readmission.

Teachers may designate certain assignments as “long-term projects” which shall be submitted on the assigned due date regardless of students being absent.  All written materials must be submitted by the required due date.  However, oral presentations will be subject to the same makeup provision as for regular assignments.  Long-term projects are those assignments which exceed a three week period, have written requirements provided to the students and an established due date.

Teachers have the discretion of extending the due dates for makeup work.  A parent may call the attendance office to request schoolwork if a student will be absent three or more days.  A student or parent may file a petition with the school absentee grading review team when there is an extenuating reason that should provide the student more makeup time.

Closed Campus: Roseville High School has a closed campus.  Students must remain on the school grounds from the time of arrival in the morning, until departure after school, including lunch periods. Any violation of this policy will result in two Saturday Schools or Suspension.  No students are permitted in the parking lot during the school day except by special permission of the office. 

Permission to Leave the Campus:  Prior to leaving campus students must obtain a Special Pass from the office.  SPECIALS may be obtained from the attendance office or the nurse’s office.  Permission must be granted by a parent, guardian or person indicated on the emergency card.  Failure to secure a SPECIAL prior to leaving will result in a truancy and school consequences.

Truancy Policy: A truancy is an absence unauthorized by school or parent, an unauthorized departure from class, or a failure to clear absences within 3 days.  No make-up work is allowed. A student with 3 or more unauthorized absences will be declared habitually truant. Habitually truant students will receive disciplinary consequences that may include:  Saturday School, suspension, Letter of Conditional Enrollment or Administrative Transfer.  Students may also be referred to Placer County Student Attendance Mediation Board (SAM) and/or law enforcement for a citation. 

Tardiness: Students are expected to be punctual and in their assigned seat ready to work before the tardy bell sounds. This is a school-wide minimum standard.

Tardy policy per period by Quarter (approximately 9 week grading period):

1^st Tardy - Student will receive a warning.

2^nd Tardy - Student will receive a warning/Teacher conversation with student.

3^rd Tardy - Teacher action, parent email by teacher.

4^th Tardy - Teacher action, parent phone call by teacher.

5+ Tardies - Referral for administrative action, including Saturday School or other disciplinary consequence.

Students with 10 or more total tardies will result in placement on Student Conduct.

Please refer to the Tardy Policy Pilot which will run from 3/17/25 to 5/29/25.  CLICK HERE

This pilot will run throughout the fourth quarter, beginning on March 17.  At the end of the 4th quarter, we will review the data and garner input to assess the effectiveness of this policy and determine any necessary adjustments moving forward. Our ultimate goal is to foster a school culture where instructional time in the classroom is valued!

We appreciate your partnership in this effort and encourage open communication. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to reach out. 

Thank you for supporting student success at Roseville High School!

Behavior Standards: All students should be provided the opportunity to experience positive and worthwhile learning experiences on the school campus.  The goals of the discipline policy are to maintain an effective learning environment, to observe rules of conduct, and to develop self-discipline. Students are expected to demonstrate high personal standards of courtesy, decency, morality, appropriate language, honesty, appropriate behavior, and respect for self and others.

Standard Disciplinary Options: School consequences for violation of the disciplinary policy may include administrative conference, parent conference, Saturday School, Suspension, Letter of Condition, transfer to alternative program or expulsion.  Failure to complete assigned consequences will result in further school actions.

Violations of Disciplinary Policies:

The following violations require a mandatory recommendation for expulsion: 

• Caused, attempted to cause or threatened to cause serious injury.
• Possessed, sold or furnished a firearm, weapon, or other object to do harm.
• Possessed, used, sold or furnished a controlled substance.
• Offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell a controlled substance.
• Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion.

The following offenses will result in school consequences:      

• Caused or attempted to cause damage to property.
• Stole or attempted to steal property.
• Smoking or possession of tobacco.
• Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity.
• Unlawful possession, sale or provision of drug paraphernalia.
• Disrupted school activities or willfully defied valid authority.
• Knowingly received stolen property.
• Possession of an imitation firearm.
• Setting fires or pulling the fire alarm.
• Sexual harassment, sexual assault or battery.
• Hate violence.
• Harassment, threats or intimidation, hazing.
• Possession or use of explosives.
• Engaging in gang behavior.
• Aiding or abetting physical injury.
• Trespassing, loitering on campus.
• Possession or use of firecrackers or other fireworks.
• Insulting, abusing or assaulting school personnel.
• Leaving school without permission; truancy.
• Failure to identify oneself or giving false information to school personnel.          
• Forging, falsifying, or altering school documents.
• Gambling or wagering.
• Violation of Electronic Information Resources’ policy.

Unlawful Harassment:  The Roseville Joint Union High School District maintains a strict policy prohibiting harassment of students because of sex, race, color, national origin,     ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, blindness or severely impaired vision, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance or regulation.  Violation of this policy by another student may result in discipline, up to and including suspension or expulsion,             depending on the nature and seriousness of the violation.

Using computers on campus: You can log in to any computer on campus using the following credentials

• Username: firstname.lastname (John Doe = john.doe)
• Password: Your 6-digit ID number 

Technology Resources

Please visit our Technology Student Resources page Here. Information provided such as Chromebook Contract, Insurance, Purchasing, Repairs, ect.

Google for Education Student Resources: Each RHS Student is assigned a Google Drive account to store work and do electronic collaboration on a variety of assignments. 

To log in to your Google Drive, go to http://www.google.com.

When signing in, your email address and password will follow the format:

• firstname.lastname@student.rjuhsd.us
• 6-digit ID number, same as when you log in to any school computer

Homelink

View grades, attendance and more using Homelink.   This links directly to your student Google email above, and has the same password.  http://homelink.rjuhsd.us

Clever

Clever is a Hub for all of your students classroom app's, like AP Classroom, Homelink, Canvas, and Google Classroom. Clever is located on the Homepage whenever your student opens a new tab.

College and Career Exploration Tools

Please visit our College and Career Center website Here . 

Safety Drills:  Fire drills and lockdown drills will be held at regular intervals.  Students should follow the directives and address the situation in a serious manner.  In the event of an actual crisis on campus, parents are requested to listen to the local media for information instead of calling or coming to the school.  Student use of cell phones is prohibited during emergency drills.

Student Insurance:  The school does not carry any accident insurance for students.  It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to provide insurance coverage.  A referral for the purchase of student insurance may be obtained in the office. Visit http://www.myers-stevens.com for more information.

Deliveries: RHS does not deliver items to students.  Items may be left at the drop off table located in the hall near the attendance office by parents or guardians. Deliveries from outside sources (flowers, DoorDash, balloons) will not be accepted.

Student Body Cards:  Student body cards will be issued to each student at the beginning of the school year. Students are required to have their cards with them at all times.  Student body cards are required for all school activities. Lost cards are replaced for $5.00 at the student services window during regular office hours.

PE Lockers:  A P.E. locker is available for students in P.E. or athletics. Students are financially liable for damage to locks or lockers. The school accepts no responsibility for the contents of the locker or for those items left unlocked in the locker room.

Visitors: No student visitors are permitted.  Adults who have business on campus must register in the office and obtain a visitor’s pass.

Lunches:  Students must respect areas where classes are in session and will be removed if creating a disturbance.  Out of bounds areas are interior hallways, parking lots and fields.

Campus Cleanliness:  Students are expected to keep the campus clean; no littering. There shall be no food or drink allowed in the classrooms during instructional time.  Special food projects may be allowed at the discretion of the teacher.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:  The Roseville Joint Union High School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) and bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The RJUHSD nondiscrimination policy applies to any violations as they relate to school activities or school attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the superintendent of the RJUHSD.  For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer & Title IX Coordinator: Rob Hasty, Executive Director, Human Resources, 1750 Cirby Way Roseville, CA 95661, 916-782-8663, rhasty@rjuhsd.us

For questions or inquiries related to 504’s, please reach out to our Section 504 Coordinator: Craig Garabedian, Executive Director of Special Services, 1750 Cirby Way, Roseville, CA. 95661, 916-771-6570  cgarabedian@rjuhsd.us 

Title IX – Sex-based discrimination is prohibited.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) prohibits sex-based discrimination in all educational programs and activities, including athletic programs, within educational institutions receiving federal financial assistance. Sex-based discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual violence. No person shall, on the basis of gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination under any educational program or activity operated by the Roseville Joint Union High School District (“District”). Title IX protects all participants in the District’s educational programs and activities, including students, parents/guardians, employees, and job applicants.

In addition to Title IX, the California Education Code prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities in schools. (Education Code sections 220-221.1)

Other state and federal laws also prohibit discrimination and ensure equality in education.

Title IX information provided here applies to every school site and to all District programs and activities.

What are my rights under Title IX? 

You have the following rights under Title IX, to the extent applicable at the District:

• You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.
• You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all extracurricular activities, including both academics and athletics.
• You have the right to inquire of the athletic director at your school or appropriate district personnel as to the athletic opportunities offered by the school.
• You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships if the District offers any.
• You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all the following related to athletics, if any are provided by the District:
• Equipment and supplies
• Scheduling of games and practices
• Transportation and daily allowances
• Access to tutoring
• Coaching
• Locker rooms
• Practice and competitive facilities
• Medical and training facilities and services
• Publicity
• You have the right to have access to a sex/gender equity coordinator, referred to as the Title IX coordinator, to answer questions regarding sex/gender equity laws.
• You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on sex/gender equity laws.
• You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the California Department of Education if you believe you have been discriminated against or if you believe you have received unequal treatment on the basis of your sex.
• You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.
• You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint. (California Education Code section 221.8)

The District has the responsibility to respond promptly and effectively to sex-based discrimination complaints, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. If the District knows or reasonably should know about sex discrimination, it must take action to eliminate the sex discrimination, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects. The District must resolve complaints of sex discrimination promptly and equitably. Information on filing a complaint alleging sex-based discrimination is provided below.

United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights: 

• http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html
• http://www2.ed.gov/policy/rights/guid/ocr/sex.html (sex discrimination)
• http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/title-ix-rights-201104.pdf (prohibition against sexual harassment and sexual violence)
• https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/dcl-factsheet-201104.html (addressing sexual violence)
• https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/dcl-know-rights-201306-title- ix.pdf (pregnant or parenting individuals)

California Department of Education Office of Equal Opportunity: 

• http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/eo http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/eo/genequitytitleix.asp (Gender Equity/Title IX)

District nondiscrimination/harassment statements, policies and regulations:

• Board Policy 4030 – Nondiscrimination in Employment
• Administrative Regulation 4030 – Nondiscrimination in Employment
• Board Policy 4119.11 – Sexual Harassment Prevention
• Administrative Regulation 4119.11 – Sexual Harassment Prevention
• Board Policy 5145.3 – Nondiscrimination/Harassment
• Administrative Regulation 5145.3 – Nondiscrimination/Harassment
• Board Policy 5145.7 – Sexual Harassment
• Administrative Regulation 5145.7 – Sexual Harassment

The District Title IX Coordinator:

How do I file a complaint of sex discrimination?

 A student, parent, guardian, employee, individual, or organization may file a written complaint alleging discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying on the basis of a protected characteristic with the District and/or the Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”). If a crime is involved, such as sexual assault or rape, individuals may also file a report with the local law enforcement. A person may pursue one or all of these avenues at the same time. Below is a summary of each process:

A.         District Complaint

Individuals may file a written complaint alleging discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying on the basis of a protected characteristic under the District’s Uniform Complaint Procedure (“UCP”) process by sending a complaint to:

Brad Basham
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Roseville Joint Union High School District
1750 Cirby Way
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-8663
bbasham@rjuhsd.us

To access the UCP information, click on one of the following links:

• Board Policy 1312.3 – Uniform Complaint Procedures 
• Administrative Regulation 1312.3 – Uniform Complaint Procedures http://bit.ly/2xWvD5X
• Uniform Complaint Form http://bit.ly/2xW8iRD

You may file a complaint anonymously, but the District’s ability to investigate and respond may be limited by a lack of information.

1.         Time Requirement

A complaint alleging unlawful discrimination or retaliation must be filed no later than six (6) months from the date the discrimination or retaliation occurred, or six (6) months from when the complainant first learned of the unlawful discrimination. The Superintendent or designee may extend this timeline by up to ninety (90) days for good cause, upon written request by the complainant setting forth the reasons for the extension.

2.         Investigation Procedure

 Complaints, related to a potential Title IX violation, filed under the District’s UCP process, will be investigated and a written decision will be made within sixty (60) calendar days of the District’s receipt of the complaint, unless the complainant agrees in writing to an extension. The District’s compliance officer or designee may interview alleged victims, alleged offenders and relevant witnesses, as well as review available records, statements or notes related to the complaint, including evidence or information received from the parties during the investigation. The compliance officer may visit reasonably accessible locations where discrimination is alleged to have occurred. The complainant will be notified in writing when the decision is made.

The District will also take steps to protect all complainants from retaliation and ensure all parties are treated fairly throughout the District’s investigation process. As part of its Title IX obligations, the District also takes steps to prevent recurrence of any sexual violence and remedy discriminatory effects on the complainant and others, as appropriate.

3.         Appeal Rights

If the complainant or respondent is not satisfied with the decision, the complainant or respondent may, within five (5) business days, file an appeal in writing to the District’s Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees may consider the matter in closed session at a regularly scheduled board meeting.

The complainant or respondent also has the right to appeal the Board’s decision to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education (“CDE”), within fifteen (15)  calendar  days  of  receipt  of  the decision. When appealing to CDE, the complainant or respondent must specify the reason(s) for the appeal and whether the District’s facts are incorrect and/or the law is misapplied. The appeal must include a copy of the original complaint to the District and the District’s decision.

For more information, visit the CDE’s webpage on Uniform Complaint Procedures at http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cp/uc/

For complaints alleging unlawful discrimination based on state law, the complainant may pursue available civil law remedies, including seeking assistance from mediation centers or public/private interest attorneys, sixty (60) days after filing an appeal with CDE (California  Education  Code  section 262.3). The sixty (60) day moratorium does not apply to complaints seeking injunctive relief in state courts or to discrimination complaints based on federal law. (California Education Code section 262.3)

B.         OCR Complaint

You may also file a discrimination complaint with the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”). For more information, visit http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html

The electronic complaint form for OCR is available online at https://ocrcas.ed.gov

You may contact the OCR at: San Francisco Office Office of Civil Rights

1.         Summary

In summary, the OCR complaint form requires the name of the person subjected to the alleged Title IX violation, the name of the person filing the complaint, the name of the education institution, a description of the alleged Title IX violation, a report of any retaliation suffered by the person filing the complaint, the date of the last act that violated Title IX, and any attempt to address the alleged violation through another avenue, including the education institution’s internal grievance procedure or a court filing. Note that anyone may file a complaint with OCR. The person or organization filing the complaint need not be a victim of the alleged discrimination but may complain on behalf of another person or group.

2.         Time Requirement

OCR requires that the complaint be filed within 180 calendar days after the alleged violation. As set forth in OCR’s complaint form, the reporter can request a waiver of this requirement by explaining why the complaint was delayed. Please contact OCR, or visit the websites above, if you have any questions or concerns about this time requirement.

3.         Investigation Procedure

If OCR determines that it will investigate the complaint, it will issue letters of notification to the complainant and the education institution. OCR may use a variety of fact-finding techniques in its investigation of a complaint. These techniques may include reviewing documentary evidence submitted by both parties, conducting interviews, and/or making site visits. At the conclusion of its investigation, OCR will determine with regard to each allegation whether the education institution failed to comply with Title IX. If the complainant disagrees with OCR’s determination, he/she may submit a written appeal to OCR.

C.         Police Report

As discussed above, if a crime is involved, such as sexual assault or rape, individuals may also file a report with the local law enforcement at:

Parent Involvement (Board Policy 6020)

The Board of Trustees recognizes that parents/guardians are their children's first and most influential teachers and that sustained parent involvement in the education of their children contributes greatly to student achievement and a positive school environment. The Superintendent or designee shall work with staff and parents/guardians to develop meaningful opportunities at all grade levels for parents/guardians to be involved in district and school activities; advisory, decision- making, and advocacy roles; and activities to support learning at home.

Parents/guardians shall be notified of their rights to be informed about and to participate in their children's education and of the opportunities available to them to do so.

The district's local control and accountability plan shall include goals and strategies for parent/guardian involvement, including district efforts to seek parent/guardian input in district and school site decision making and to promote parent/guardian participation in programs for English learners, foster youth, students eligible for free and reduced-price meals, and students with disabilities. (Education Code 42238.02, 52060)

The Superintendent or designee shall regularly evaluate and report to the Board on the effectiveness of the district's parent involvement efforts, including, but not limited to, input from parents/guardians and school staff on the adequacy of parent involvement opportunities and barriers that may inhibit parent/guardian participation.

Title I Schools

 The Superintendent or designee shall involve parents/guardians and family members in establishing district expectations and objectives for meaningful parent/guardian and family engagement in schools supported by Title I funding, developing strategies that describe how the district will carry out each activity listed in 20 USC 6318, as contained in the accompanying administrative regulation, and implementing and evaluating such programs, activities, and procedures. As appropriate, the Superintendent or designee shall conduct outreach to all parents/guardians and family members. (Education Code 11503; 20 USC 6318)

When the district's Title I, Part A allocation exceeds the amount specified in 20 USC 6318, the Board shall reserve at least one percent of the funding to implement parent/guardian and family engagement activities. The Superintendent or designee shall involve parents/guardians and family members of participating students in decisions regarding how the district's Title I funds will be allotted for parent/guardian and family engagement activities and shall ensure that priority is given to schools in high poverty areas in accordance with law. (20 USC 6318, 6631)

Expenditures of such funds shall be consistent with the activities specified in this policy and shall include at least one of the following: (20 USC 6318)

1. Support for schools and nonprofit organizations in providing professional development for district and school staff regarding parent/guardian and family engagement strategies, which may be provided jointly to teachers, principals, other school leaders, specialized instructional support personnel, paraprofessionals, early childhood educators, and parents/guardians and family members.
2. Support for programs that reach parents/guardians and family members at home, in the community, and at school.
3. Dissemination of information on best practices focused on parent/guardian and family engagement, especially best practices for increasing the engagement of economically disadvantaged parents/guardians and family members.
4. Collaboration with community-based or other organizations or employers with a record of success in improving and increasing parent and family engagement.
5. Any other activities and strategies that the district determines are appropriate and consistent with this policy.

The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that each school receiving Title I funds develops a school-level parent/guardian and family engagement policy in accordance with 20 USC 6318.

Non-Title I Schools

The Superintendent or designee shall develop and implement strategies applicable to each school that does not receive federal Title I funds to encourage the involvement and support of parents/guardians in the education of their children, including, but not limited to, strategies describing how the district and schools will address the purposes and goals described in Education Code 11502. (Education Code 11504)

District Strategies for Title I Schools

To ensure that parents/guardians of students participating in Title I programs are provided with opportunities to be involved in their children's education, the Superintendent or designee shall:

1. Involve parents/guardians of participating students in the joint development of the Title I local educational agency (LEA) plan pursuant to 20 USC 6312 and the process of school review and improvement pursuant to 20 USC 6316. (20 USC 6318)

The Superintendent or designee may:

a.       In accordance with Education Code 52063, establish a district-level parent advisory committee and, as applicable, an English learner parent advisory committee to review and comment on the plan in accordance with the review schedule established by the Governing Board.

b.      Invite input on the LEA plan from other district committees and school site councils.

c.       Communicate with parents/guardians through the district newsletter, web site, or other methods regarding the LEA plan and the opportunity to provide input.

d.      Provide copies of working drafts of the LEA plan to parents/guardians in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents/guardians can understand.

e.       Ensure that there is an opportunity at a public Board meeting for public comment on the LEA plan prior to the Board's approval of the plan or revisions to the plan.

f.        Ensure that school-level policies on parent involvement address the role of school site councils and other parents/guardians as appropriate in the development and review of school plans.

 2. Provide coordination, technical assistance, and other support necessary to assist Title I schools in planning and implementing effective parent                           involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school performance. (20 USC 6318)

The Superintendent or designee may:

a.       Assist parents/guardians in understanding such topics as the challenging state academic content standards and academic achievement standards, state and local academic assessments, the requirements of Title I, and how to monitor a child's progress and work with educators to improve the achievement of their children.

b.      Provide parents/guardians with materials and training, such as literacy training and using technology (including education about the harms of copyright piracy), as appropriate, to help them work with their children to improve their children's achievement.

c.       With the assistance of parents/guardians, educate teachers, specialized instructional support personnel, principals and other school leaders, and other staff, in the value and utility of parent/guardian contributions and in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents/guardians as equal partners, implement and coordinate parent/guardian programs, and build ties between parents/guardians and the schools.

d.      To the extent feasible and appropriate, coordinate and integrate parent/guardian involvement programs and activities with other federal, state, and local programs, including public preschool programs, and conduct other activities, such as parent resource centers, that encourage and support parents/guardians in fully participating in their children's education.

e.       Ensure that information related to school and parent/guardian programs, meetings, and other activities is sent to the parents/guardians of participating students in a format and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents/guardians can understand.

f.        Provide other such reasonable support for parent/guardian involvement activities as parents/guardians may request.

 3.  To the extent feasible and appropriate, coordinate and integrate Title I parent/guardian and family engagement strategies with parent/guardian and                   family engagement strategies of other relevant federal, state, and local programs and ensure consistency with federal, state, and local laws                                 (20 USC 6318)

The Superintendent or designee may:

a. Identify overlapping or similar program requirements.

b. Involve district and school site representatives from other programs to assist in identifying specific population needs.

c. Schedule joint meetings with representatives from related programs and share data and information across programs.

d. Develop a cohesive, coordinated plan focused on student needs and shared goals.

 4. Conduct, with meaningful involvement of parents/guardians and family members, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the                            parent/guardian and family engagement policy in improving the academic quality of the schools served by Title I, including identification of: (20USC 6318)

a. Barriers to participation in parent/guardian and family engagement activities, with particular attention to parents/guardians who are economically disadvantaged, are disabled, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy, or are of any racial or ethnic minority background.

b. The needs of parents/guardians and family members, so they can better assist with their children's learning and engage with school personnel and teachers.

c. Strategies to support successful school and family interactions.

 5. Involve parents/guardians in the activities of schools served by Title I, which may include establishing a parent advisory board comprised of a sufficient           number and representative group of parents/guardians or family members served by the district to adequately represent the needs of the population                 served by the district for the purposes of developing, revising, and reviewing the parent/guardian and family engagement policy. (20 USC 6318)

The Superintendent or designee may:

a. Include information about school activities in district communications to parents/guardians.

b. To the extent practicable, assist schools with translation services or other accommodations needed to encourage participation of parents/guardians with special needs.

c. Establish processes to encourage parent/guardian input regarding their expectations and concerns for their children.

The district's Board policy and administrative regulation containing parent/guardian and family engagement strategies shall be incorporated into the district’s local control and accountability plan in accordance with 20 USC 6312 and shall be distributed to parents/guardians of students participating in Title I programs. (20 USC 6318)

School-Level Policies for Title I Schools

At each school receiving Title I funds, a written policy on parent/guardian and family engagement shall be developed jointly with and agreed upon by parents/guardians of participating students. Such policy shall describe the means by which the school will: (20 USC 6318)

1. Convene an annual meeting, at a convenient time, to which all parents/guardians of participating students shall be invited and encouraged to attend, in order to inform parents/guardians of their school's participation in Title I and to explain Title I requirements and the right of parents/guardians to be involved.
2. Offer a flexible number of meetings, such as meetings in the morning or evening, for which related transportation, child care, and/or home visits may be provided as such services relate to parent involvement.
3. Involve parents/guardians in an organized, ongoing, and timely way in the planning, review, and improvement of Title I programs, including the planning, review, and improvement of the school's parent involvement policy and, if applicable, the joint development of the plan for schoolwide programs pursuant to 20 USC 6314.

The school may use an existing process for involving parents/guardians in the joint planning and design of the school's programs provided that the process includes adequate representation of parents/guardians of participating students.

 4. Provide the parents/guardians of participating students all of the following:

a. Timely information about Title I programs.

b. A description and explanation of the school's curriculum, forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, and the achievement levels of the challenging state academic standards.

c. If requested by parents/guardians, opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions related to their children's education, and, as soon as practicably possible, responses to the suggestions of parents/guardians.

 5. If the schoolwide program plan is not satisfactory to the parents/guardians of participating students, submit any parent/guardian comments when the             school makes the plan available to the district

 6. Jointly develop with the parents/guardians of participating students a school-parent compact that outlines how parents/guardians, the entire school                  staff, and students will share responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents/guardians will          build a partnership to help students achieve state standards.

This compact shall address:

a. The school's responsibility to provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables participating students to achieve the state's student academic achievement standards.

b. Ways in which parents/guardians will be responsible for supporting their children's learning, such as monitoring attendance, homework completion, and television viewing; volunteering in the classroom; and participating, as appropriate, in decisions related to their children's education and the positive use of extracurricular time.

c. The importance of communication between teachers and parents/guardians on an ongoing basis through, at a minimum:

i. Frequent reports to parents/guardians on their children's progress.

ii. Reasonable access to staff, opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child's classroom, and observation of classroom activities.

iii. Regular two-way, meaningful communication between family members and school staff, and, to the extent practicable, in a language that family members can understand.

7. Build the capacity of the school and parents/guardians for strong parent involvement by implementing the activities described in items #2 in the section          "District Strategies for Title I Schools" above.

8.      To the extent practicable, provide full opportunities for the participation of parents/guardians with limited English proficiency, parents/guardians with disabilities, and parents/guardians of migrant children, including providing information and school reports required under 20 USC 6311(h) in a format and language such parents/guardians can understand.

If the school has a parent involvement policy that applies to all parents/guardians, it may amend that policy to meet the above requirements. (20 USC 6318)

Each school's parent involvement policy shall be made available to the local community and distributed to parents/guardians of participating students in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, provided in a language the parents/guardians can understand. (20 USC 6318)

Each school receiving Title I funds shall annually evaluate the effectiveness of its parent involvement policy. Such evaluation may be conducted during the process of reviewing the school's single plan for student achievement in accordance with Education Code 64001.

The school’s policy shall be periodically updated to meet the changing needs of parents/guardians and the school. (20 USC 6318)

District Strategies for Non-Title I Schools

For each school that does not receive federal Title I funds, the Superintendent or designee shall, at a minimum:

1. Engage parents/guardians positively in their children's education by helping them develop skills to use at home that support their children's academic efforts at school and their children's development as responsible members of society. (Education Code 11502, 11504)

The Superintendent or designee may:

a.       Provide or make referrals to literacy training and/or parent education programs designed to improve the skills of parents/guardians and enhance their ability to support their children's education.

b.      Provide information, in parent handbooks and through other appropriate means, regarding academic expectations and resources to assist with the subject matter.

c.       Provide parents/guardians with information about students' class assignments and homework assignments.

2.      Inform parents/guardians that they can directly affect the success of their children's learning, by providing them with techniques and strategies that they may use to improve their children's academic success and to assist their children in learning at home (Education Code 11502, 11504)

The Superintendent or designee may:

a.      Provide parents/guardians with information regarding ways to create an effective study environment at home and to encourage good study habits.

b.      Encourage parents/guardians to monitor their children's school attendance, homework completion, and television viewing.

c.       Encourage parents/guardians to volunteer in their child's classroom and to participate in school advisory committees.

3.      Build consistent and effective communication between the home and school so that parents/guardians may know when and how to assist their children in support of classroom learning activities. (Education Code 11502, 11504)

The Superintendent or designee may:

a.       Ensure that teachers provide frequent reports to parents/guardians on their children's progress.

b.      Provide opportunities for parents/guardians to observe classroom activities and to volunteer in their child's classroom.

c.       Provide information about parent involvement opportunities through district, school, and/or class newsletters, the district's website, and other written or electronic communications.

d.      To the extent practicable, provide notices and information to parents/guardians in a format and language they can understand.

e.       Develop mechanisms to encourage parent/guardian input on district and school issues.

f.        Identify barriers to parent/guardian participation in school activities, including parents/guardians who are economically disadvantaged, are disabled, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy, or are of any racial or ethnic minority background.

g.       Encourage greater parent/guardian participation by adjusting meeting schedules to accommodate parent/guardian needs and, to the extent practicable, by providing translation or interpreter services, transportation, and/or child care.

4.      Train teachers and administrators to communicate effectively with parents/guardians (Education Code 11502, 11504)

The Superintendent or designee may:

a.       Provide staff development to assist staff in strengthening two-way communications with parents/guardians, including parents/guardians who have limited English proficiency or limited literacy

b.      Invite input from parents/guardians regarding the content of staff development activities pertaining to home-school communications

5.      Integrate parent involvement programs into school plans for academic accountability The Superintendent or designee may:

a.      Include parent involvement strategies in school reform or school improvement initiatives.

b.      Involve parents/guardians in school planning processes.

Rules of Conduct for School Functions:  

Students are expected to follow the same code of behavior at all school functions that apply to the regular school day. Students must be in attendance for at least two (2) periods on the day of the event in order to participate in any school activity. Students may be denied participation in various student activities due to disciplinary consequences and/or placement on Student Conduct.

Dance Guest Pass:  There may be special dances during the year to which guests may be invited. Guests must be at least high school age and below the age of twenty-one.  Students may purchase one non-refundable guest pass per dance at the student services window. If the guest misbehaves, the student may be (1) forbidden from securing another dance bid, (2) not allowed to attend any more dances and/or, (3) may receive school consequences.

Rules of Conduct at Dances: Students who are on the Student Conduct or owe fines will be prohibited from purchasing a ticket or attending the dance.  Students must have a current student body card to be admitted.  Duplicate student body cards replaced at a dance are $10.00. If a student leaves a dance, he/she may not return to the dance. Smoking, drinking, possessing or having consumed drugs or alcohol is prohibited.  Inappropriate behavior or dancing will result in removal from the dance and restricted attendance at future dances. 

Buses: Students must have a current and valid bus pass to ride the bus.  Passes are available at the Transportation Department.  The same standards of behavior expected of students in the classroom are expected of students who ride the bus. Students not adhering to appropriate bus conduct will be denied bus privileges.    Any damage to the bus by a student which cannot be considered ordinary wear and tear must be paid for by the student.

Restricted Items: Items that are deemed to be a safety concern, inappropriate or disruptive will be confiscated.  Cell phones and electronic devices are to be turned off and put away during instructional time, unless the teacher has given specific permission to use the electronic device.  Inappropriate use of cell phones and electronic devices will result in school consequences.  The school is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged restricted items.

Campus Restrictions:  Skateboarding, rollerblading and riding bicycles on campus is prohibited at all times.  Loitering on campus after hours without a school-related purpose is trespassing.  Failure to abide by campus restrictions will result in school, and possible legal, consequences.

Hazing: Hazing is any action which causes, or is likely to cause, bodily danger, physical harm or personal degradation or disgrace, resulting in physical or mental harm to any student.  Any student responsible for hazing or inciting hazing will receive school, and/or possible legal consequences.

Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy (AUP): Computers on campus, or any other devices connected to the school network, are to be used for educational purposes only.  Any inappropriate use of technology on campus will be considered a violation of the Student Technology AUP and may result in disciplinary actions, including but not limited to, loss of student network account along with civil and/or legal consequences.  The complete Student Technology AUP is available on the district website:  www.rjuhsd.us

Dress Code: Clothing shall be within the bounds of decency, good taste, and appropriate for our high school environment. Extremes in clothing that the school staff deem as inappropriate and/or a distraction from the learning process are not permitted AND required to be corrected before returning to class.  Shoes are to be worn at all times on campus, per state law.  Examples that are not appropriate for the school setting include but are not limited to the following:

• Clothing with messages, pictures, or symbols depicting drugs, alcohol, tobacco, profanity, sex, violence, or disrespect for other students is not permitted. 
• Shorts and skirts that expose the buttocks at any time are not permitted.
• Apparel, including bandanas, that indicates gang affiliation or violates the District gang profile.
• Accessories that can become weapons, such as metal studded necklaces, wristbands, rings, or heavy chains, are not permitted.

Coaches and teachers in classes such as shops may impose more stringent requirements than the above, as appropriate to ensure student safety.

Library Information: Library hours are 8:00am – 4:15 p.m.  The library opens later on collaboration days, and will close early for minimum days and final exam days.  Up to 3 books may be checked out at a time for a period of 3 weeks, with the option to renew.  There are multiple online research tools available that students can access through their Chromebook and from their home Internet connection.  Information for accessing GALE, ProQuest, SIRS Researcher, and Facts on File can be found on the library website or by inquiring at the circulation desk.  

Health Services:  The nurse is located in the Health Center in the administration building. Students must have a pass to come to the Health Center unless it is an emergency. Students should contact the nurse prior to contacting parents to receive permission to go home due to illness during the school day.

Student Assistance:  Students are encouraged to contact the school nurse, guidance counselors, the youth services officer or administration to discuss any concerns or problems that may be impacting them personally.  Other community service resources include:

Health Problems: Students with serious health concerns such as diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, or other serious conditions are to be brought to the personal attention of the school nurse with written medical instructions as necessary.

Communicable Diseases: Contagious diseases such as pink eye, impetigo, staph infections and ringworm require a written clearance for school attendance from a doctor.  Parasites such as lice and scabies are causes for exclusion from school and school activities.

 Immunizations: California state law requires up-to-date measles, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, and polio immunizations for all students.  Exemption for religious or medical reasons must be filed in writing in the permanent school health records.  Failure to meet these requirements will result in the student being excluded from school.

Medications: Students are not allowed to carry medication with them. The nurse will cooperate with the pupil’s parent/guardian and his/her physician by providing a safe place for the storage of necessary medication.  Selected school personnel may store and/or dispense prescription or over-the-counter medication to pupils upon written request of the pupil’s parent/guardian and physician only when the medication is in the original container.  Forms are available in the Health Center.  Note:  Being in possession of prescription medication and/or distributing it to others may be cause for disciplinary action including a recommendation for expulsion.

Physical Education: Students who experienced a serious illness, injury, or any other health complications that limit or restrict participation in a full physical education program are required to submit a doctor’s verification to the Health Center. Students with certain limitations may, upon presentation of a recommendation from a physician, be excused from regular P.E. or placed in a modified program.  Students requesting a modified program should contact the nurse.

Home Teaching: Requests for home teaching due to an extended illness must be made through a doctor’s note to the principal stating the nature of the illness and expected duration of the illness.  Home teachers are available to students who will be out of school for more than two weeks.