2023-24 Student Handbook

Red Mountain High School Student Handbook 2023-2024

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Vision Alma Mater Revolutionizing Education. Alma Mater, hear us singing Celebrating Success. as we praise thy name. Honoring People. Full of wonder, awe, and majesty RMHS we amplify thy fame. Motto – Roar Lions, Roar Our pride will stand forever Colors – Cardinal Red & Black for thy honor we proclaim. With our hearts and minds and voices Mascot – Mountain Lions we will magnify. Student Mission Hail forever, Statement Hail to thee, Red Mountain High. We are Mountain Lions. Our business is Pride. Red Mountain is our den, our home, Spirit Song our place of comfort and learning, a place Roar Lions Roar; Stand up and show of discovery, a place to be ourselves. your spirit to the school we love. Students and teachers together, we We will fight for victory everyone are fierce in Loyalty and Pride. Raise our colors hear us shout and On this Mountain, we stand as One. cheer you on RED MOUNTAIN PRIDE, RED MOUNTAIN PRIDE, Calling Her name forever ROAR LIONS ROAR Our spirit lives forever more! Academic Integrity Academic integrity is a fundamental value of education and RMHS; therefore, cheating, plagiarism, falsification, or attempts to cheat, plagiarize or falsify will not be tolerated. Should it be determined that an academic integrity violation has taken place, the teacher reserves the right to assign a zero grade and then follow the appropriate discipline procedures. Repeated infractions will result in additional discipline. RMHS Academic Expectations Attending Red Mountain High School is a privilege, and with that comes the responsibility for students to participate and progress academically. Students are expected to participate according to their teacher's directions in class. Participation will lead to academic achievement and progress, the major goal of high school education. The long-term reward is graduation, but the short-term rewards are many and depend on the individual. Some overall scholastic expectations are as follows: • Take notes. • Participate in discussions. • Ask for assistance from • Follow teacher directions. • Study/review for tests. • Engage your mind in the course. teachers/others as needed. • Complete homework. • Enter class on time, prepared with necessary materials. 3

Dear Parent/Guardian: The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board and administration firmly believe that students and educators have a right to a safe school campus. It is only with such an environment that full advantage may be taken of the excellent educational opportunities Mesa Public Schools offers. A safe campus and a high-quality learning environment require ongoing cooperation between the school and the community. During the first week of school, a copy of the district’s Information and Guidelines and Code of Conduct were emailed to you. These documents contain important information. These documents provide information concerning academics, extracurricular activities, and student records. The Code of Conduct outlines all student behavioral expectations and consequences for non-compliance. Please assist us in ensuring a successful school year by reviewing these documents with your student. If you have any questions, please contact the administration office at (480) 472-8080. ADMINISTRATION RMHS Web Page - rmhs.mpsaz.org Principal: Steve Tannenbaum .....................472-8080 Please visit the Red Mountain web page for Activities: Sean Smith .................................472-8087 additional information including: Athletics: Jason Grantham .........................472-8086 • Faculty contact information Teaching & Learning: Laura Carlson ..........472-8088 • Clubs Registration: Trevor Brimhall ......................472-8083 • Activity and athletic schedules Student Services: Julie Nau .......................472-8082 • Counseling CORE Program: JaNeal Hale …….............308-5646 • Registration information Dean of Students: Gloria Hernandez ……..472-8096 • RMHS News Feed • Parent information Important Phone Numbers • Bus information • Publications Information.................................................472-8000 • and much more Attendance ................................................472-8010 Activities ....................................................472-8189 MPS Information & Guidelines Athletics .....................................................472-8085 BookStore .................................................472-8023 These guidelines are not complete and are subject Cafeteria ...................................................472-8024 to change. Please also see the MPS Secondary Commons .................................................472-8052 Information & Guidelines document, Code of Counseling ...............................................472-8030 Conduct, and Parent website. Health Office ............................................472-8040 Registrar ..................................................472-8020 Registrar Clerk .........................................472-8021 Security.....................................................472-8218 SRO .........................................................472-8029 4

Athletics The school is not responsible for lost and stolen items from PE lockers due to the failure of the Students, athletes, parents, or fans may obtain student to secure their locker. athletic schedules and other important athletic information from the Red Mountain High School Family Sports Pass website at A Family Sports Pass admits parents and HS-age https://rmhs.mpsaz.org/o/rmhs/page/athletics or younger children to attend ALL home sporting events at RMHS, except for regional and state Student-Athlete Academic Requirements tournaments. A child’s name will be included on a Students must be enrolled in 5 classes and pass all Pass if enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade. classes at the end of each grading period. Seniors Purchase of the Sports Pass also entitles all Red on track to graduate may enroll in four Mountain students to an Activity Pass. You can credit-earning classes and still be eligible. Grading purchase the Family Sports Pass via the summer periods and progress reports will determine pre-registration process or in the bookstore. The eligibility. Grades of F, Audit (unless requested via cost is $125.00, August 1st - May 1st for all three audit form), and Incomplete are considered sports seasons. Proceeds from sales of Family non-passing grades and will render a student Sports Pass are used to cover costs associated ineligible if received. To regain your eligibility, with running the RMHS athletic program. progress reports must have all passing grades. • Sports Schedules - Students, athletes, parents, Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports or fans may obtain sports schedules from the Badminton Basketball Baseball Athletics Secretary or visit the RMHS Athletics Cross Country Soccer Softball website at Spiritline Tennis https://rmhs.mpsaz.org/o/rmhs/page/athletics Football Wrestling Track Golf Volleyball • AIA Rules and Practices - AIA rules and (Boys) practices can be found on their website Swim/Dive Volleyball www.aiaonline.org. Spiritline Girls Volleyball (Girls Beach) Code of Conduct The Athletics Code of Conduct is included as part Girls Flag Football of the online eligibility platform. Volleyball Physicals (Boys Beach) Registermyathlete.com must be completed before the season of sport. Any child eight years and under may attend a Red Mountain home athletic event for free. Physical Education - Locks and Lockers Students enrolled in physical education courses are Athlete Attendance/Discipline issued lockers. Students can use specific locks Student-athletes are expected to be present at available at the school bookstore to secure least half of the school day (4 class periods) to be personal belongings in their assigned lockers. Lost eligible to participate in a sport for that day. Any or stolen locks are the responsibility of the student. student-athletes suspended with an Out of School Suspension (OSS) may not participate in any school activity, including practice, until the day after the suspension has ended. Any student assigned to OSS on a Friday preceding a Saturday event cannot participate in that event. Repeated or serious discipline infractions may result in suspension or removal from the team. 5

Sportsmanship/Fan Behavior or long-term illness, court requirements, or RMHS is committed to the highest ideals of bereavement. Vacations and non-school-related sportsmanship and establishing a healthy trips cannot be appealed. competition environment. Negative statements or actions towards competitors, coaches, officials, or • Any missed work that results from an “unexcused” fans in attendance at our events will not be or “unverified” absence will not be accepted for a tolerated. This includes taunting, trash-talking, grade or credit. Sweep does not postpone baiting, or berating players, officials, coaches, or deadlines or due dates. Any missed work due to a actions that cause ridicule or embarrassment to sweep will receive a zero grade. others. Warnings will not be issued, and offenders • A student with an excused absence will have two will be ejected without a refund. Violators can be days for each day absent to make up the work. suspended from attending all RMHS extracurricular events and activities. All school disciplinary codes Tardy Policy are also in effect in our continuing effort to establish The expectation of Red Mountain High students is a school community of respect, courtesy, and that they are in class on time, respecting their own citizenship. learning and that of their peers. If a student enters class late, they miss critical instruction. Therefore, the following tardy policy will be implemented: Attendance 1. Students who enter the room after the final bell are considered tardy. These guidelines are not complete. Please see the 2. Students who arrive at school accompanied by a MPS Information and Guidelines. • A student must attend 90% of all class sessions to parent can report to the attendance office for a be eligible for credit (A.R.S. 15-807). Therefore, pass to class; however, it does count as tardiness. students may not miss a class more than nine Notes or phone calls are not accepted to excuse a times a semester. School events/activities or days student’s tardiness. missed due to disciplinary action do not count 3. If a student is more than ten minutes late, they towards the nine absences maximum; however, will be considered absent, which may be excused students are still responsible for all make-up work. by a parent/ guardian. • Absences must be excused within 24 hours of the 4. After four tardies, a student may be referred to date of the absence. If an absence is not excused the administration. within that time frame, the absence will then be Bookstore documented as “unexcused.” • A student may lose credit on the 10th absence All fines and fees must be paid through the from a class. It will be at the discretion of the grade Bookstore or online. Lost & Found is located in the level administrator as to the level of educational Bookstore. School supplies are available at the benefit the student receives from his/her enrollment bookstore. Textbooks and related printed subject and whether or not the student will be dropped from matter materials are free to the student. Lost and the class. In some cases, the student can be damaged textbooks must be replaced by the withdrawn from the class. student at full cost. All payments for extracurricular • Students who reach ten absences in a class may activities are to be paid in the bookstore, and any be placed on audit status (loss of credit). Students ECA (tax-deductible) donations. The bookstore is on audit status may receive an “NC” as a grade open from 7:45 a.m.- 3:45 p.m. unless the student is failing, then s/he will receive an “F.” • Appeals will only be granted for extenuating circumstances such as documented chronic illness 6

Bullying & Harassment Buses Bullying is any aggressive, intentional behavior For a student to ride a bus, they must be carrying carried out by a person or group repeatedly and their student ID card. Those students riding buses over time against a victim who cannot easily defend must follow district and school rules and himself or herself. Bullying requires an observed or regulations. The safety of you, your friends, and perceived imbalance of power - such as physical other students depend on your proper conduct. strength, access to embarrassing information, or popularity - between the bully and the victim. Bus riding is a privilege - not a right. Disciplinary issues will be referred to the grade Harassment is abusive conduct directed at one or level administrator and violators may be subject more students because of the student’s actual or to suspension and/or revocation of riding perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sex privileges. (including gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy), or disability. It is See the MPS Code of Conduct handbook for more sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent to information. interfere with or limit the student's ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, Cafeteria or opportunities the school offers. Harassment includes sexual harassment and retaliation. Students have access to the cafeteria, where various meals are prepared. Free and It is not bullying when: reduced-price meal applications are available. To apply, pick up an application from the cafeteria and • Two students of similar age, strength, and size return it or apply online for a free or reduced meal. fight or quarrel with each other. • A student provokes another into a verbal or Menus and meal pricing are available online. physical confrontation. • A student acts aggressively toward another The Lion’s Den, a snack bar, and a food cart also student in the absence of an imbalance of power. offer a la carte items for lunch most days. • A teacher or administrator responds to a student's misconduct with appropriate disciplinary action. Each student is responsible for cleaning up their • A teacher or administrator responds to a student's table and taking pride in keeping the cafeteria and poor performance with appropriate criticism. grounds clean. If you are bullied or witness someone being bullied, Students must present their school identification to report the bullying immediately. Tell your parent, use these services. teacher, counselor, advisor, assistant principal, or principal. Cell Phones & Electronic Devices Please see this website for more district resources To provide the best possible learning environment, related to bullying and harassment. electronic devices cannot be on or visible during class without the teacher's permission. See the section of this document about Title IX and Teachers have the right to confiscate all electronic this website for more information on sexual devices. Repeat infractions involving cell phones, harassment on campus. or any other electronic devices, will result in progressive disciplinary consequences. Students who bring these devices to school do so at their own risk. Red Mountain High School is not 7

responsible for these devices and will not take taking proper care of materials are the extraordinary measures to recover lost/stolen responsibility of each student and staff member. electronic devices. A pass is not required before or after school, but all Chronic Health Problems students need one during regular school hours while classes are in session. School rules for Chronic Health forms are available in the health behavior apply in the Commons at all times. A office. Students with chronic health problems must student ID is required to check out any materials. reapply and complete the program certification process each semester. Food and drink items are not permitted in the Commons. Students certified as having a chronic health condition will not be penalized for absences as long Clubs as the absences are excused and are due solely to the documented chronic health condition. RMHS faculty and administration believe success in school is related to extracurricular involvement. Homework will be made available to students with RMHS is a comprehensive high school offering chronic health problems on request. Students are academic success and opportunities for accountable for all missed work due to absence. involvement in athletics, activities, and service to our community. Many of our clubs and athletic Please note: If a condition removes a student from teams are extremely successful. You will have the more than three continuous weeks from school, opportunity to explore clubs on CLUB DAY. If you alternate education, such as Mesa Distance have an area of interest not currently represented Learning or the Homebound program, may need to on campus with a club, we encourage you to be addressed. inquire about chartering a new club on campus. Closed Campus/Senior Release Visit the Activities page for additional information. Red Mountain High School is a closed campus. Please note that clubs must re-charter each year. Closed campus begins when a student arrives (see There may be tryouts or requirements for Good Neighbor Policy). Students with an early participation in some of these clubs/activities. release on their schedule must obtain a release Please note that your membership/ participation in sticker from the bookstore to leave campus. All club activities with requirements for participation senior students must obtain the permission of their may be suspended and or revoked at the joint administrator to purchase a duplicate ID for $5.00. discretion of a school administrator and the club sponsor if it is deemed that you have not adhered The MPS Governing Board has determined that to the requirements. seniors “IN GOOD STANDING” may leave campus for lunch. Seniors are issued an ID that identifies Any fundraising must be submitted by the club their status. sponsor via an Activity Fundraising Request Form for approval from the Assistant Principal for Commons Activities. The club sponsor and club officer(s) must utilize an Activity Fund Raising Fund Report for any Students are invited to become acquainted with the fundraising that includes cash collection. Media Center to use its services regularly. The Media Center staff is always available to help An administrator must approve posters, students and staff with research and recreational advertisements, and flyers before being posted on reading. Maintaining a learning environment and 8

campus. All postings are limited to 30 copies per • If guests are enrolled in HS (grades 9-12), a copy event. of their current school ID must be attached to a guest form. Counseling Center • If the guest has already graduated, he/she may not be over the age of 20 and must attach a copy of The emphasis of the Counseling Center is his/her driver’s license or non-driver state ID to a developmental and preventive counseling, as well guest form. as working with students involving course • RMHS students must enter and leave with the selections and registration. The Red Mountain guest. You may not leave and return once you have Counseling Center offers assistance in the entered the dance/event. following areas: • Guests must show their current school ID (if under age 20) or a driver’s license/non-driver state ID (if • academic planning already graduated) for admission to the • career exploration dance/event. The ID shown must match the • transcript evaluation photocopy of the ID from the original application to • crisis counseling be considered valid. • postgraduate planning • The guest application must be submitted to RMHS • personal and social counseling administration before the dance/event. Applications • parent conferences will not be accepted at the door. • testing • RMHS students are responsible for the behavior •classroom presentations and demeanor of their guests. RMHS students are • financial aid, responsible for informing guests of all RMHS • scholarships behavior and dress code rules. If a guest does not follow the rules, he/she will not be allowed to attend Students are assigned a counselor by grade level. another RMHS dance/event. To speak with a counselor, appointments may be • Freshmen are not permitted to attend Prom, and a scheduled throughout the day, before and after Junior or Senior must invite Sophomores to Prom. school, and at lunch. Appointments are scheduled • The following are specifically prohibited at RMHS with the counseling secretary, and a pass will be school-sponsored dances: sexually explicit provided to report to the Counseling Office. dancing, dancing that can result in injury or which may be a personal safety hazard, consumption, or The Counseling Center is open from 7:30 am to being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 3:30 pm. • Any person removed from the dance/event by RMHS staff is not entitled to a refund. The College and Career Center is an extension of the Counseling Office and has information to help Homecoming & Prom Royalty students with vocational and college decisions. Vocational information, college catalog scholarship Requirements information, college visitations, and post-grad To be eligible to represent RMHS for Homecoming opportunities are available to all students. Visit the Court or Prom Royalty, students cannot have Commons for additional info. served an “Out of School Suspension” (OSS) within the last 2 years, have no attendance audits, and Dance Information must be in good academic standing with passing grades in all courses. To promote a safe and orderly school environment at all RMHS Dances, students and guests must comply with the following guidelines. 9

Deliveries & Messages to Students request, a preferred name will be included in the SIS and used by staff members in communications RMHS CANNOT interrupt instructional class time with the student and family. If a student would like for any items dropped off for students. Students to request a change to their preferred name, a may pick up these items in the Attendance Office parent or legal guardian must contact the before school, during lunch, after-school, and grade-level administrator. during passing periods. RMHS will not be responsible for items not delivered nor will we Dress Standards contact students that the item is in the Attendance Office. Please refer to Governing Board policy JFCA and administrative regulation JFCA-R for information on In addition, deliveries such as cash/checks, food dress and grooming. items from outside vendors, balloons, flowers, and stuffed animals, will not be accepted. RMHS WILL General requirements: NOT interrupt instructional class time to deliver a • Clothing must be suitable for scheduled message to a student unless a school administrator classroom activities has deemed it an emergency. School Store • Tops and one-piece outfits must be secured with deliveries will take place during Homeroom. material at the shoulders or neck. • Clothing must cover the entire midriff, with Directory Information material that covers the front, back, and sides. • Undergarment waistbands and/or straps that are Directory information may be released to the public incidentally visible under clothing are permitted; unless the parent or eligible student gives written however, undergarments may not be worn as notice to the district that any or all such information clothing. should not be made public without prior consent. • Clothing must not be see-through. Any such notice must be given to the guidance director at the district’s Student Services Center Students shall not be permitted to wear the within two weeks after receiving the handbook or following: after the student enrolls. • Any clothing, jewelry or personal items that advocate or promote violence or acts of terror. Directory information includes the following: name, • Any clothing, jewelry or personal items with address, and telephone number; names of the images or language depicting or advocating the use parents; address and telephone number of the of alcohol, tobacco products, nicotine, sexual parents; date and place of birth of the student; references, nudity, pornography, profanity, class designation (grade, etc.); extracurricular obscenity, criminal activity, the unlawful use of participation; weight and height if a member of an weapons, and/or controlled or illegal drugs. athletic team; attendance dates; awards received; and photograph. Be aware that directory Any student whose attire does not meet the information is used to compile student telephone requirements of Board Policy may be asked to directories, athletic programs, and yearbooks. remedy the matter by covering, changing or removing the non-complying clothing, jewelry or Please see the MPS Information & Guidelines for personal item where appropriate. more information. Student Name Students will be asked to put on their own The district must record the student’s legal name in alternative clothing, if available. If the student's own its electronic Student Information System (SIS) and clothing is not available, the school will provide use the legal name in its permanent records. Upon inconspicuous clothing for the student to wear for the remainder of the day. If necessary, students' 10

parents may be called during the school day to Parents are notified when more medication is bring alternative clothing for the student to wear. needed and when unused or discontinued medication is picked up from school. Please visit the Governing Board policy for a comprehensive description of student dress and Students may carry and self-administer prescribed grooming standards. emergency medication or inhalers if they are properly labeled and if parents provide written Drug-Free Schools Statement consent to the health office. RMHS is considered a “drug-free school zone” The student may carry no other medication, under state law. Therefore the following is including over-the-counter medications and dietary prohibited: supplements, unless the school nurse and • The use, distribution, or possession of a tobacco administrator have signed an Individualized Health product on school property regardless of the Care Plan. Self-administer medication plans may individual's age. be developed for diabetic students with physician • The use, distribution, manufacture, purchase, or approval. See Policy JHCD. sale of illegal drugs, inhalants, noxious substances, drug paraphernalia, imitations of illegal Facility Usage drugs/noxious substances, dietary supplements, or medication. The facilities at RMHS are available for use by • The use, possession, sale, purchase, or clubs, activities, and outside organizations. distribution of alcoholic substances. Requests must be submitted via a Facility Usage & • Intoxication of being under the influence at a Request Form by a staff member or adult. After the school event. proper paperwork is submitted and approved, the activity or event will be added to the calendar. Medications Unauthorized use of the facility is prohibited. Medications must be administered and stored in the Fees/Fee Payment health office. School personnel may administer medication to students during school hours if: Some classes have associated class fees that go towards consumable materials for that course. • A Parent/Physician Consent for School to Students are responsible for payment of all Administer Medication form is completed at the class-related fees. Students who do not pay the beginning of each school year and when the required class fees may be restricted from further medication or dosage changes purchases through the bookstore until they are • There is an unaltered, current pharmaceutical paid. label attached to prescription medication • Over-the-counter and dietary supplement Online Fee Payment medication are in its original container and dosage Visit the bookstore website for instructions: must be weight and age-appropriate per label. www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/services/bookstore • Medication is administered and stored in the health office. Good Neighbor Policy Without a medical provider's prescription order, State law allows schools to become involved in over-the-counter medication and dietary appropriate incidents where students are en route supplements may not be given for more than five to school or en route home. School administrators consecutive days. can discipline students involved in such incidents. 11

The sidewalks and lawns of our neighbors whose Documentation of Immunization” from your school homes are near campus are off-limits to Red or the district’s Student Services Department. Mountain students. You are welcome to use the sidewalks to and from school but not to loiter on the Lost & Found sidewalks, lawns, or shopping centers during the school day. Red Mountain Park is off-limits before- The lost and found is located in the Bookstore. & after school. Items that are found should be turned in to the Bookstore Manager. If items are stolen, see Red Mountain students are not allowed to be on Security immediately to complete an incident any other Mesa Public School campus during the report. While a reasonable effort will be made to school day. If a student wishes to visit another assist you in cases of theft, vandalism, or accident, Mesa school, the student must receive permission please note that RMHS DOES NOT assume from that school’s administration. responsibility for students’ personal property and items while on campus (i.e. automobiles, bikes, Graduation Honor for Excellence in cycles, clothing, backpacks, purses, locker contents, wallets, electronic devices, etc.) Service Learning Personal Items All Mesa High school students have the opportunity to earn the Mesa Public Schools Honor for RMHS cannot assume responsibility for students' Excellence in Service Learning. Students who earn personal property and items while on campus (e.g., this Honor will receive: automobiles, bikes, cycles, clothing, backpacks, purses, locker contents, electronic devices, etc.) • A special seal on their graduation diploma and will not go to extraordinary lengths to recover • A notation of the Honor on their transcript lost items. The Honor in Service Learning will be awarded to Off-Campus Jurisdiction students for completing 150 hours of unpaid service throughout their four years of high school. Those Per state law, violations in conduct by students hours include preparation, action, and reflection. going to and from school could result in disciplinary Freshmen may apply for Option B upon graduation action. from 8th grade. Students may earn hours from a combination of curriculum-based and School rules and other reasonable expectations of extracurricular services. acceptable student behavior are extended to include student conduct while off-campus during Please contact the service-learning coach at your the regular school day or at any school-sponsored school or visit our website, event. This includes the student’s conduct while www.mesaservicelearning.org, to find out more. going to and from school, during the lunch hour and released periods, and any off-campus Immunizations school-related activity. A student may be disciplined by the school for any misconduct while off-campus Arizona law requires documentary proof of at the times specified above. immunity against certain childhood diseases for students entering Arizona schools for the first time. Students who want to park on campus must obtain With some exceptions, students subject to this a “Parking Pass” before utilizing the parking area. requirement who lack documentary proof may enroll but not attend school until proof is provided. If your child is entering an Arizona school for the first time, please obtain an “MPS Fact Sheet: 12

Parking On Campus placement. Please see your counselor regarding specific guidelines. The following must be attached to process parking permit: Release Time will only be granted to Senior students on track for graduation and enrolled in all ● Copy of vehicle registration appropriate courses on campus. ● Copy of student’s driver’s license ● Copy of insurance Schoolwide Expectations Parking on school grounds is a privilege, not a 1. Maintain a positive, productive learning right, limited to students who possess a valid environment. driver’s license, registration, and vehicle insurance. 2. Treat fellow students, staff members, and your The $50.00 fee includes registration of up to three school respectfully. vehicles. Students must adhere to parking/driving 3. Report unsafe conditions. guidelines listed on the parking application. A 4. No loitering/sitting in hallways; NO PDA (public violation may result in the suspension of parking displays of affection) on campus. privileges and/or suspension from school. 5. No food/drink in the hallways. 6. Electronic devices that interrupt the learning Students who park without a visible parking pass environment may be confiscated. may have their vehicle booted, a fine each time, 7. Follow attendance guidelines; ditching and 10 or and be subject to suspension, which may ultimately more absences may result in loss of credit. include towing of the vehicle. Student ID/Athletics Card Restricted Areas to Students Every student is required to have a Red Mountain Students are to remain in supervised areas during High School ID card when on campus or when school hours. During lunch hours, students are to involved in a school activity. Failure to produce remain in designated areas. Red Mountain Park is student ID when asked by staff may result in a not part of the school campus, and students are not referral. permitted before, during, or after school. Student IDs must be used to leave campus at lunch Schedule Changes/ Dropping (seniors), for release periods, obtain textbooks, pick Classes up yearbooks, use computers/ internet at school, for discounts at athletic events, and for discounts at Schedule changes will be permitted for the area businesses. following reasons: Replacement cards are $5.00. 1. Missing a lunch period 2. Missing a class period Students may wish to purchase a Red Mountain 3. Missing a prerequisite class High School Athletics Card for $25.00. The 4. Missing a class needed for graduation purchase and presentation of this card allow 5. A class that you completed in summer school or students free admission to AIA home online is on your schedule regular-season sporting events. Level changes will be permitted during the 4 ½ Student Records week grading period if the teacher, parent, and student agree that the class is not the appropriate Please see the MPS Information & Guidelines for more information. 13

Technology Highlights from Governing Board Policy JFCH – Student Technology Use include: Student e-mail access: All MPS students are automatically given an e-mail • Mesa Public Schools provides technology access address and access to an MPS-specific log-in and to support the educational mission of its schools electronic service provided through the internet by and to enhance the curriculum and learning MPS. opportunities for students and staff. • The use of district technology by students is a Students are able to access their e-mail accounts privilege and subject to all applicable district and Google apps from ANY computer with an policies and regulations and state and federal laws. internet connection. • Students who violate district policy regarding device/internet use may have their privileges • Access to Student MPSConnect: mail.google.com revoked and be subject to further disciplinary (or go to the main MPS webpage, mpsaz.org, and and/or legal action. click on MPS Connect under Students on the left • All district technology remains under the control, side of the page) custody (ownership), and supervision of the school. • Student user names/addresses are provided on the initial checkout of a student device. Caring For Your Device • Usage of Student MPSConnect is a privilege and Proper use and care of your student's device is is subject to any rules set forth by the school and essential. This includes caring for the included guidelines and policies of Mesa Public Schools (go power cord and stylus. Please follow these to www.mpsaz.org/mpsconnect/parents for more guidelines. information) At all times, Student Portal access: • Follow the Responsible Use of Technology Your personal account on the MyMPS Student guidelines (next page). Portal gives you online access to your current • Protect your device from damage due to food, grades and scheduling information from any liquids, or extreme heat or cold. computer with an internet connection. You will need • Do not place items on top of your device. At to remember your username and password to school access the system. • Do not leave your device unattended. • Secure your device properly in your bag or Always keep your password secure. Memorize it, backpack when not in use. and do not share it with others. • Have your power cord with you. Parent Portal At home, If you haven’t already established your MyMPS • Charge your device every night. Students are Parent Portal account, visit the school office to pick expected to come to school with a fully charged up your activation key and follow the step-by-step device. instructions available at mpsaz.org/mymps. • Store your stylus and power cord with your device. Student Devices • Do not leave your device unattended where food, Mesa Public Schools is committed to using liquids, pets, or small children could accidentally technology to provide an exceptional learning damage it. experience for all students. 14

Traveling to and from school • Loss of power cord or stylus • Do not leave your device in a vehicle or on the • Replacement of lost or stolen device. If the device school bus. is stolen, a police report must be filed with a copy of • In public, keep your device out of view. the report sent to the district. • Secure your device properly in your bag or backpack while traveling. Intentional damage to the device is not covered under this plan. Device care • Use a soft, dry microfiber or lint-free cloth to clean If your student device becomes accidentally your device screen. damaged, they will be provided a loaner device • Report any issues with your device promptly to a while their assigned device is being repaired. The parent, teacher, or school official. loaner must be returned upon completion of the • Do not remove the district barcode or school repairs. This loaner device may not be of equivalent identification sticker from your device. performance or features. • Do not install, uninstall or modify any application, game, or operating system component without All repairs must be made by MPS-certified school authorization. technicians • Do not deface the device exterior, including unauthorized stickers. Using The Device Securely Students must enter their district-assigned user ID Device Protection Plan (DPP) and password to operate the device. The device As part of the district’s 1:1 technology initiative, has security features and filtering intended to parents can enroll in the district’s Device Protection protect and prohibit your student from accessing Plan (DPP). Enrollment in the plan will minimize the inappropriate materials on the internet unless potential repair and/or replacement costs specific action has been taken to bypass these associated with the device. features. Security features and filtering are in effect at school and on home or other networks, including By selecting this plan, you agree to pay an annual public libraries, restaurants, and airports. fee to be enrolled in the DPP. If a device becomes damaged, your student will take it to the school’s Responsible Use Of Technology repair center and pay a fee for repair. If the device is lost or stolen, a fee will be assessed. These fees Students must use their devices in compliance with apply to each occurrence. Governing Board Policy JFCH, which outlines appropriate technology use. Students and parents Enrollment in the DPP does not begin until the must acknowledge they have read this policy, annual payment has been received. including its regulation, and understand that violation of this policy will result in a loss of Parents and students who choose not to purchase privileges and further disciplinary action. the Device Protection Plan are responsible for 100 percent of all repair and replacement costs for the Prohibited uses device. Your student is responsible for his or her own actions involving district technology, along with What’s covered under this plan personal files, passwords, and accounts. Uses and • Accidental damage, such as cracked screens or activities that are expressly prohibited include: cases, broken keyboards, etc. • Battery replacement (if it is determined that the • Accessing, submitting, transmitting, posting, battery is malfunctioning) publishing, forwarding, downloading, scanning, or 15

displaying materials that are defamatory, abusive, physical conduct or communication constituting obscene, vulgar, sexually explicit, sexually sexual harassment as prohibited by State and suggestive, threatening, discriminatory, harassing federal law. Governing Board Policy ACA prohibits and/or illegal. sexual harassment and discrimination by a staff • Soliciting or distributing information with the intent member to a student, a staff member to another to threaten, harass or bully others. staff member, or a student to another student in any • Using district technology for any illegal activity or program or activity, which means all academic, activity that violates other Board policies, educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other procedures, and/or school rules. programs. • Copying or downloading copyrighted materials, including software, without the permission of the Please take a moment to watch Mesa Public copyright owner or express authorization of the Schools students in a short video talk about what student’s teacher or principal. Title IX is in English or Spanish. • Representing as one’s own work any materials obtained on the internet, such as term papers and If you are being harassed in school, please report articles. When internet sources are used in student this behavior immediately to your grade-level work, the author, publisher, and website must be administrator. identified. • Using an unreasonably high level of internet Learn more about Title IX and access resources on bandwidth provided by district technology. this website. • Using district technology for non-school-related purposes. Visitors at School • Sharing passwords, using other users’ passwords without permission, and/or accessing other users’ Parents/guardians are always welcome at RMHS. accounts. MPS Governing Board policy directs that for safety • Any malicious use, disruption, or harm to the and security reasons all visitors register at the school’s technology devices, networks, and internet office in order to obtain permission to remain on services, including, but not limited to, hacking school grounds or to enter any classroom. activities and creating or uploading malware. • Accessing social networks without specific Classroom visitation during school hours must be authorization from the supervising teacher. pre-arranged with the school administration. • Misuse of a school name or logo on a personal Student visitors or adult visitors are not allowed on website that gives the reader the impression that the RMHS campus during the regular school day. the website is an official school or district website. Violators of this policy will be cited for trespassing. The district retains control, custody, and supervision of all district technology. The district reserves the right to monitor student usage of all district technology. Students have no right to privacy in their use of district technology, including email and stored files. Title IX/Sexual Harassment Mesa Public Schools is committed to providing students and employees an environment free of sexual violence, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or 16