Student Handbook

400 Wall Street, Livermore, CA  94550

Telephone: (925) 606-4800

Fax: (925) 606-4808

Attendance: (925) 606-4800 ext. 3678

www.granadahigh.com

• CLARK CONOVER  PRINCIPAL  cconover@lvjusd.org
•  9th Grade:  Jason Cain Vice Principal, Class of 2030  jcain@lvjusd.org
• 10th Grade:  Tori Ha Vice Principal, Class of 2029  tha@lvjusd.org
• 11th Grade:  Ai Vu Vice Principal, Class of 2028  avu@lvjusd
• 12th Grade:  Jessica Mann Vice Principal, Class of 2027   jessicamann@lvjusd.org
•  

Granada High School
STUDENT ACTIVITY AGREEMENT

Student Activity Agreement policies apply to students during school and at school-related activities outside of the school day, including those that occur off of our campus.

Granada High School offers students the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities including dances, sporting events, athletics, clubs and class field trips. The Secondary School Discipline Policy applies to all school-related activities including those that occur outside of the school day. All Granada students are expected to abide by this Student Activity Agreement.

As a student of Granada High School:

·         I agree to be responsible for my actions and will represent myself, my family, and my school in a positive way.

·         I agree to follow the Secondary School Discipline Policy.

·         I agree to maintain appropriate behavior at all school functions. I will dress appropriately and dance respectively.

·         I will bring my student ID card with me to all school activities, including athletic events, and show it upon request.  GHS will implement the 5-Star app used as a virtual form of student identification.

·         I understand the importance of attending my classes as it pertains to my success academically. Excessive amounts of tardies, unexcused absences, and CUTS can impact my academic success as well as losing privileges to participate/attend extracurricular school activities.

·         I understand that if I participate in an after-school activity, I must attend school that day.

·         I will not use, possess, or be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol at school or school-related activities. I understand that I will be subject to screening by an alcohol detection device.  If in violation of this policy, I will not be admitted to the event, and will be detained until a parent, guardian or authorities arrive to take responsibility. The consequences will be:

•       Suspension from school

•       Exclusion from extracurricular activities for 30 calendar days, including GHS school dances and events

·         I understand that if I am suspended for a total of 5 days, I may be excluded from school activities for 30 days and from the next school dance. If my suspension total for the school year exceeds 5 days, I may be excluded from activities and dances for the remainder of the school year.

MISSION

Granada High School develops caring, knowledgeable, and active lifelong learners ready to contribute and thrive in an interconnected and changing world.

VISION

Granada High School uses a focus on state standards, continuous technological developments, staff development, and a school-wide commitment to excellence and innovation in order to produce students who can problem solve; follow and apply logical processes; interpret and evaluate texts and data; effectively communicate in a global society, using a variety of media; and advocate for personal and community well-being.

STUDENTS LEARNING OUTCOMES

Every Granada student will be able to:

•       Follow and apply logical processes.

•       Problem-solve.

•       Interpret and evaluate texts and data.

•       Inquire and reflect on their learning.

•       Effectively communicate in a global society, using a variety of media.

•       Advocate for personal and community wellbeing.

GRANADA PRIDE

Granada values the establishment of positive expectations and positive reinforcement.  All disciplinary actions, including those that use negative consequences, are intended to modify student behavior in the future.

      Pride-I care for myself.

      Respect-I care for others.

      Integrity-I adhere to the expectations of others.

      Diversity-I appreciate including many points of view.

      Excellence-I am committed to improvement.

ACADEMICS

ACADEMIC HONORS

Valedictorian is an academic honor that is awarded to the most outstanding senior scholar. Granada calculates decile ranking in lieu of a GPA class rank.

Students achieve

•       Honor Roll status by earning a weighted GPA of 3.0 or above in a semester

•       Principal’s Honor Roll for weighted GPA of 3.7 or above in a semester

•       Top Scholar Award for weighted GPA of 4.0 or above in a semester

Principal’s Honor Roll students are eligible to receive an Academic Block G after 3 consecutive semesters on Principal’s Honor Roll. Students who earn Principals Honor Roll for 5 consecutive semesters will earn an Academic Star. Additional stars awarded for 7 consecutive semesters on Principals Honor Roll.

ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND REPORT CARDS

Students’ grades are available through the online grade book, accessible through the Granada website. Report cards are emailed home 2 times per year, arriving approximately two weeks after the end of each semester.

TRANSCRIPTS:  YOUR ACADEMIC RECORD

The registrar’s office maintains an accurate transcript for each Granada student that includes all courses taken, grades earned, and credit earned during the student’s four years of high school. Current students may request official transcripts from the College & Career Center and from www.parchment.com.

WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE

If a student withdraws from a course during the first five (5) days of the semester, the course will be dropped from the student’s course history. After 5 days and up to the end of the fourth week of the semester, if an administrator determines that a student withdrawal from a course is warranted, then the student’s course history will reflect a “W” if the student was passing or a “WF” if the student was failing. No withdrawals will occur after the fourth week of the semester.

Course Change Requests

Student schedules are created based off requests provided during registration in the spring.  We cannot make changes to move to a preferential period or teacher.  If the schedule received by a student during Matador Days has everything needed to earn credits towards fulfilling graduation, then course change requests will not be honored.

CHEATING

Cheating undermines the integrity of the educational process. Regardless of the importance or weight of the assignment, cheating is considered a serious offense and is one type of academic dishonesty.

Cheating is the taking of work, ideas, and/or effort of any other person and presenting it as one’s own (including work of another student, an author, or from an internet source). Cheating is also defined as providing one’s own work to be presented as another’s. These definitions do not include directed group work or appropriate sharing/brainstorming in preparing an assignment.

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

The Academic Honesty Policy clearly defines academic honesty and academic dishonesty.  Refer to the Policy found on the GHS website: Academics/Academic Honesty Policy.

Ways to avoid Academic Dishonesty

•       Effectively cite all sources, even those that are paraphrased or summarized.

•       Avoid conducting research when the assignment is to provide completely original work.

•       Assure that all assignments given as independent work are completed individually and without the help or influence of others.

First Occurrence

It is the teacher’s discretion whether credit or make-up of assignment will be allowed. Parents are notified. A referral to a vice principal is issued. Academic dishonesty is logged in the student’s record.

For IB only: One instance of academic dishonesty on any required element of the IB Diploma will automatically disqualify a student from earning the IB Diploma.

Subsequent Occurrences, Regardless of Class or Teacher No credit is given for the assignment. Parents and student will have a conference with a vice principal. It is possible grounds for failure of the course. When considering consequences for cheating, previous occurrences will be taken into account. Academic dishonesty is logged in the student’s record.

ATTENDANCE

ABSENCES

To report absences, please call the attendance recorder at 606-4800 x3555. For attendance issues during school hours, please call 606-4800 x3678.

CHECK IN/CHECK OUT

Students who arrive to school after a medical appointment must check in at the attendance office with a doctor’s note, and will be marked accordingly.

If students need to leave school during school hours, they must sign out in the attendance office before leaving. Parental authorization is required.

EXCUSED OR UNEXCUSED

Compulsory daily school attendance is a requirement for all students ages 6-18. The California Education Code defines school absences as either excused or unexcused. Excused absences are generally unavoidable and include the following: illness, funeral services for immediate family, quarantine, and medical/dental/eye appointments. All other absences are considered unexcused.

Parents/Guardians must send a note and/or phone the school to clear excusable absences within three school days. An absence not cleared within three days will count as a cut. Students with excessive absences may be required to submit a doctor’s note.

Students with an Unexcused absence and/or Cuts may not be allowed to make up the missing work assigned by a teacher.

TARDY POLICY AND DETENTION

Being late to a class results in a student missing out on vital information. It is important to make it to class on time. If a student is late 3 times to a specific class, the teacher can assign a 30 minute detention. Detention is held daily after school or after their last period.

In addition, students who accrue 5 tardies (collectively) will participate in a small group intervention to discuss the importance of timeliness as it pertains to their academic success. Once a student reaches 7 tardies (collectively)  they will be assigned a 30 minute detention and a hold will be placed on their student account (not allowing them privileges to after school events and/or leaving campus during lunch). This hold will be lifted once the student serves their detention. For every additional 3 tardies, another detention/student hold will be scheduled.

Tardy and attendance policies will be enforced for the assigned ACCESS periods.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Short term Independent Study is available for students who are missing school for a limited period of time.  Students must get approval from their Vice Principal to participate.  A short-term Independent Study contract is when a student is absent from school for no less than three (3) school days and no more than fourteen (14) school days.

1.     Request an Independent Study contract at least 10 full school days prior to the start date of the absence (or as soon as possible in the case of an unexpected, prolonged absence).  All Independent Study contracts must be approved by an Administrator.  

2.     Student completes all assignments and returns them on the scheduled date of return. (If the student does not return on the scheduled date, (for example - due to illness) all work assignments must be returned by the scheduled date of return, even if the student is not at school.)

3.     If all completed work is not received by the contracted agreement deadline, the contract will be considered incomplete and void.  In that case, the student’s absences will be unexcused & they will be ineligible for Independent Studies for the rest of the year.

CLOSED CAMPUS

Granada High School is a closed campus. Students are not permitted to leave campus during school hours (including break and lunch). Leaving campus without prior approval will result in disciplinary action that can include detention, suspension, and loss of extracurricular privileges. The student parking lot is off limits to all students during class time. Seniors who maintain good attendance and satisfactory progress toward graduation may earn the privilege of leaving campus during lunch. Seniors must show their current ID cards to exit campus at lunch.

DELIVERIES

LVJUSD prohibits outside deliveries during school hours from stores, restaurants, Doordash, Ubereats, etc.  If any delivery service tries to come on campus they will be turned away and the item will not be received.  When an unknown person comes onto campus with an unknown delivery we are potentially putting our students and staff at risk. Parents and guardians are part of our community and are not considered “outside” and as such may drop off lunches, homework, etc. to the Drop Off cart in front of the office.  Students may pick up delivered items from the cart. It is not the schools responsibility to notify students to pick up these items.

DRESS CODE

The Governing Board of the Livermore School District believes that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a safe and productive learning environment. The Board expects students to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and wear clothes that are suitable for the school activities in which they participate. Students' clothing shall not present a health or safety hazard or a distraction that would interfere with the educational process.

ID CARDS

ID cards are issued during Matador Days or when students enroll into Granada High School. Students must have their IDs with them AT ALL TIMES during the school day and at school events. Students must show their ID cards when checking out all textbooks. All purchases made at school (dance tickets, parking permits, spirit wear, etc.) must be accompanied by the ID. Lost cards should be replaced immediately; come to Student Services to have your lost card replaced. There is a $10 charge to replace an ID card.  In most cases, the 5-star app may be used in lieu of the physical ID card.

LIBRARY AND TEXT BOOKS

All students will be issued textbooks and novels for use in courses. Students are expected to maintain the good condition of books and return them at the end of the completed course. Books not returned within a week of the end of the semester will be considered lost, and students will be charged for the replacement cost of the book. If you do not return your materials you will be charged a replacement fee and there will be a “hold “on your account; “holds “are removed once you return the item or pay the debt.  A student’s library account must be in good standing or a “hold” will be placed on involvement in activities until the debt is cleared. These activities include but are not limited to: purchasing dance tickets, purchasing parking permits, participating in off-campus lunch privileges (seniors), and receiving yearbooks.

PARKING ON CAMPUS

Unfortunately, there are not enough parking spaces on campus to accommodate all students who drive. We have, therefore, created a system whereby students may purchase parking permits at the beginning of each semester. Students must have a permit to park in the student lot. Seniors have first priority, but must apply for a permit during Matador Days in August. Remaining permits will be made available the first week of school. Permits may be revoked for poor attendance, discipline issues, or unsafe driving. The parking lots on the GHS campus are monitored by Granada staff.  Citations that are reported to DMV will be issued to cars parked illegally or without the proper permit, resulting in a DMV ticket and fines.  Any tampering or duplication of parking permits will be a violation of the school discipline policy.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ACTIVITIES

STUDENT ACTIVITY AGREEMENT

All students will abide by the Student Activity Agreement that outlines their responsibilities for maintaining good standing so that they can participate in school activities. This agreement will be distributed the first week of school, and will be posted on the website.

DANCE AGREEMENT AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Granada High School holds several dances throughout the school year (Homecoming, Winter Ball, Junior Prom and Senior Ball). Dances are open to guests. No middle school students or students/guests over the age of 20 are allowed at GHS dances. Student safety is foremost; the law (SB1300) regarding persons ages 12- 20 who possess or consume alcohol or drugs is in effect at all GHS dances and events. Students who want to invite a non-Granada student to a dance must complete a Dance Guest Pass Agreement.  GHS students must complete a Dance Agreement for Junior and Senior Prom.  GHS students must have their current ID card in order to buy their ticket; guests must have a valid picture ID to enter the dance.

CLUBS ON CAMPUS

Granada encourages student involvement and supports their interests through clubs.  Please take a look on our website under Student Life for a list of our current clubs and meeting times.  Something missing? Come to Student Services for an application to start a new club!

ELIGIBILITY OF ATHLETES

Granada High School considers all levels of athletes, including all men’s and women’s teams, dance team members, cheerleaders, and other spirit squad members, to be part of the athletic community. All members of our athletic community are representatives of Granada High and will be held to the highest standards of behavior both on and off the field.

Before beginning a season, each athlete must:

1.     Meet all CIF, EBAL, and Granada High School eligibility requirements.

2.     Pass a physical given by a medical doctor. Appropriate documentation will be kept on file in the Athletic Director’s office.

3.     Students concurrently enrolled at a community college must maintain a 2.0 GPA at GHS.

4.     Sign and understand all necessary online forms through the athletic registration including the Granada Athletics Student-Athlete Expectations form.

Sports Seasons:   Fall                                                               Winter                            Spring

          Men’s:            Cross Country                                            Basketball                     Baseball, Diving

                                   Football                                                       Soccer                           Golf, Lacrosse

                                   Water Polo                                                  Wrestling                       Swimming, Tennis

                                                                                                        Track, Volleyball

          Women’s:     Cross Country, Golf                                  Basketball                     Diving, Lacrosse,

                                   Flag Football, Tennis                                 Soccer                           Softball, Stunt,

                                   Volleyball, Water Polo                              Wrestling                       Swimming,Track

AVENUES OF COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATING WITH TEACHERS

Parent–Student–Teacher communication is an integral part of our education system. To this end, all teachers have voicemail and email (see website) which facilitates this communication. Teachers regularly check both and should reply within 48 hours. Should there be a need to contact a teacher with a question, comment or concern, please follow the guidelines listed below. If a problem arises, these guidelines will help expedite a successful resolution:

1.     High school students are learning to be their own advocates. This is a valuable life skill and a powerful tool to develop as a young adult. Parents are welcome to contact teachers and alert them of an issue, but students should attempt to resolve the issue directly with the teacher.

2.     Discussion of the issue should remain between student, parent, and the teacher. Soliciting public opinion without directly addressing the issue with the immediate parties concerned may hinder a successful resolution.

3.     Remember, there are always two sides to every story. A student’s concerns as well as the concerns of the teacher or administrator should be respectfully considered as resolution is reached.

4.     Being open to discussing a problem/issue is a vital component to resolution.

5.     After speaking with the teacher, if the issue is not resolved please contact your student’s Vice Principal.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Any problems that occur in a class should initially be discussed between the student (and parent) and the teacher. If the problem is not resolved to the satisfaction of both parties, the problem should then be discussed with the student’s vice principal. If the vice principal, as mediator between the parent and teacher, is unable to resolve the conflict, the principal will be invited to participate in the final steps toward resolution.

CONTACTING STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL HOURS

Students should have their cell phones turned off during school. Parents can call the attendance office at 606-4800 ext. 3678 if they need to contact their students during school hours.

HOW TO CONTACT STAFF

To email a teacher, most eMail addresses use the first letter of his/her first name and the entire last name followed by @lvjusd.org (i.e. for Andrew Smith, contact asmith@lvjusd.org). To reach a teacher via voicemail, please call 606-4800 followed by the teacher’s extension. Please refer to the current staff directory on the Granada High School website: www.granadahigh.com.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Ms. Marilee Solomon, Academic Counselor for last names A – E    606-4800 x3521

Mr. Tyler Johnston, Academic Counselor for last names F – L         606-4800 x3683

Ms. Stephanie Sbranti, Academic Counselor for last names M – Rn       606-4800 x3522

Ms. Amy Castorena, Academic Counselor for last names Ro – Z    606-4800 x3590

Athletic Director                                                                                         606-4800 x3636

Attendance                                                                                               606-4800 x3678

Counseling & Career Center                                                                   606-4800 x3560

Library                                                                                                         606-4800 x3523

Student Services                                                                                       606-4800 x3511

Registrar                                                                                                     606-4800 x3519

LIVERMORE VALLEY JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT’S TIP REPORTING SERVICE

Safety is one of our district’s top priorities; therefore, we are now using SafeSchools Alert, a tip reporting system that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to our administration four different ways:

1.     Phone:   925-261-5050

2.     Text:       Text your tip to 925-261-8050

3.     Email:    1180@alert1.us

4.     Web:      http://1180.alert1.us

Easily report tips on bullying, harassment, drugs, vandalism, intimidation or any other safety issue you’re concerned about. You can submit a tip anonymously online or by telephone.