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ALISAL HIGH SCHOOL

2016 – 2017 Student Handbook

777 Williams Road ● Salinas, CA 93905

Phone: (831) 796-7600 ● Fax: 796-7605

ALISAL HIGH SCHOOL

796-7600

Principal: Mr. Ernesto Garcia

Secretary: Ms. Margarita Garcia

Assistant Principal: Gloria Chaidez

Secretary: Veronica Rodriguez

Assistant Principal: TBD

Secretary: Lucy Vega

Assistant Principal: Christina Parker

Secretary: Maria Politron

Assistant Principal: Rito Contreras

Secretary: Irma Urquizo

Receptionist: Pati Lara

Attendance Technician: Lorena Garcia

Attendance Clerk: Julissa Hernandez

Attendance Clerk: Jaclyn Jimenez

Registrar: Jessica Galindo

Community Liaison: Rachel Torres

Health Technician

School Probation Officer

Activities Director: Tiffany Ayala

Finance Office: Belen Rubio

Athletics Director: Jose Gil

Counseling Secretary: Moises Ramirez Garcia

Counselors

Natalia Mariscal

Noemi Bobadilla

Sandra Echevarria

Edith Nava

Roberto Ocampo

Anthony Avitia

Migrant Counselor: Ariana Cortez

ROP Counselor/Community Service:

Atanacia Mares

Secretary: Erika Valdez

Librarian: Joanne Collins

Textbooks: Blanca Rodriguez

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TROJAN TRAITS Responsibility, Respect & Safety

TROJAN PLEDGE

◍ Attend school daily ◍

◍ Complete your schoolwork and homework daily ◍

◍ Read one hour a day ◍

◍ Complete the A-G requirements ◍

◍ Failure is not an option! ◍

TROJAN FIGHT SONG

ALISAL Trojan, We are with you.

We’re ever loyal; we’re ever true.

When our Trojans face the foe,

We always stand up and shout, “Go!”

Whether we win or whether we lose,

ALISAL Trojans, we are with you.

For we know you are the best--

The Trojans of ALISAL High! Rah! Rah!


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Associated Student Body

ASB Office

Getting Involved

ASB Stickers

Athletics

Eligibility

Participation & Attendance

Attendance

Balloons, flowers, and gifts

Cafeteria

Canine unit

Cell Phones, Ipods, and other electronics

Career Center

ROP and Work Experience

Work Permits

Community Service

Clubs and Organizations

Starting a new club

Counseling Office

Daily Announcements

Dances

Dance Policy

Behavior and Dress Code

Detention Center

Family Pass

Fundraising

Hall Passes

Home Access Center (HAC)

ID/ASB Cards

Internet Policy/Computers

Library

Lifetime Pass

Link Crew

Lockers

Lost and Found

Mascot

Migrant Education

Newspaper

Off Campus Lunch Privilege

Parent Involvement

PBIS/Trojan Traits

Posters and Signs

PE Uniforms

Renaissance

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Rooters Bus

Saturday School

Scholar Athletes

Sports Banquet

Student Council

Student Parking

Student Store/Finance Office

Tardy Policy

Testing

Textbooks

Transcripts

Visitors

Yearbook

Academic Communities

AVID

Health Academy

Project Lead the Way

Small Learning Communities

Graduation Requirements

Required Courses

Attendance

Grade Point Average

Community Service

Senior Activities and Eligibility

Senior Hours

Requirements to Walk the Line

Post-Secondary Education

Colleges

Community College

UC & CSU

Private

Paying for College

FAFSA

CA Dream Act

Grants and Scholarships

Exams

ACT

AP

EAP

PSAT

SAT


ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY

▫ Every student enrolled in at least one class at Alisal High

School is a member of the Associated Student Body (ASB).

▫ Each spring, the student body elects leaders to represent and

govern their affairs for the following year.

▫ Student leaders create fun and spirit filled activities and events

throughout the school year. ASB officers include, President,

Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and School Site Council.

▫ The Activities Director oversees ASB Leadership students,

student clubs and organizations and the Student Council.

ASB Office

✐ All Student Forms and Paperwork (regarding

events, clubs, and organizations, etc.)

✐ ID Cards

✐ Senior Information

✐ Clubs and Student Organizations

✐ Fundraising

✐ Dance Information

✐ Activities Director’s Office

Getting Involved

The student body’s government is elected by the students for the

students. Concerns of how student affairs are being handled should be

directed to any of the elected student representatives.

Students who wish to participate in class competitions, rallies, decorate

for dances, or participate in anything ASB related should attend

Wednesday's class meetings, talk to class officers, or stop by the ASB

office. ASB’s goal is to make your experience at Alisal High School

better!

ASB STICKERS

ASB stickers are available at the student store for a one-time fee of

$45.00 and are affixed to ID Cards. The purchase is optional, and

replacement stickers are $5.

▫ Recommended for students participating in athletics and/or

serving on student government.

▫ Can be used to receive free or discounted prices on events,

games, and discounts at the student store.

▫ Athletes will receive sport specific patches and one varsity

block letter for free.

ATHLETICS

Cross Country / Golf / Volleyball / Tennis / Cheer

Football / Basketball / Soccer / Wrestling / Baseball

Softball / Swimming Track & Field

Our athletes follow our district policy of pursuing victory with honor! We

follow the six pillars of good character:

- Trustworthiness - Respect -Responsibility

- Caring - Fairness -Citizenship

Alisal High School is part of the Monterey Bay League (MBL). Sports

may be placed in one of two divisions: Gabilan or Pacific.

ELIGIBILITY

To participate in a sport, students must:

▫ Be academically eligible, maintain a 2.0 minimum GPA.

▫ Receive no more than one unsatisfactory citizenship or one

failing grade during a single grading period (quarter).

▫ Complete an Eligibility Clearance Form and be free of all

school debt (i.e. textbooks, library books, sports fees).

▫ Complete an Athletics Packet containing information, including

required insurance, for legal guardians to sign.

▫ Get a physical with one’s own doctor or at Alisal’s Physical

Day for $20.00.

▫ Attend Drug Contract Night, and sign a drug contract along

with a legal guardian and Athletic Director. All student athletes

must abide by the contract.

ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION & ATTENDANCE

The goal of the Salinas Union High School District is for all student

athletes to attend school on a regular basis. Athletic participation is a

privilege, and school attendance is of extreme importance.

▫ Student athletes must attend all classes daily.

▫ If a game occurs on a school day, student athletes must attend

all classes during that day to be eligible to participate.

▫ In the event that a student athlete must be absent for a full or

partial day on the day of a game, the student athlete must secure

prior approval from the Principal and/or designee of the school

for an excused absence.

▫ Student athletes may attend school-sponsored events/field trips

on the day of a game to remain eligible to compete.

▫ For games on Saturdays or non-school days, the previous

school day’s attendance will be the determining factor.

The Attendance Office verifies attendance via eschools of student

athletes in the afternoon prior to any game.


ATTENDANCE

Board Policy requires that students maintain at least an 85% attendance

rate for the days enrolled in order to graduate and receive a diploma.

All schools are CLOSED CAMPUSES during the entire school day. In

order to leave school, students must receive a “Permit to Leave”

available at any time during the school day from the Attendance office,

or the absence will be marked invalid or truant.

If you know you are going to be absent, your parent should call the

Attendance Office. If your parents forget to call, a note needs to be

turned in to the Attendance Office the next day.

If you are going to be leaving campus for any reason during the day, a

note from your parent must be turned into the Attendance Office first

thing in the morning and a permit will be issued. Phone calls are not

accepted to release students.

If you have excessive absences, we are required to notify the Monterey

County District Attorney’s Office.

BALLOONS, FLOWERS, & GIFTS

Items brought to the school for individual celebrations will not be

allowed in class. These items are disruptive and will be kept in the

office until the end of the school day. It is our recommendation that

they not be brought to school.

CAFETERIA

The cafeteria provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Breakfast is

free to all students and is served between 7:30-8:00 am. Lunch is served

from 12:08-12:48 pm. Students are not allowed to purchase food other

than at these times. Dinner is served from 2:55 -5:30 pm. All students

can take advantage of the free or reduced meal program. A form must be

completed to qualify.

▫ Form lunch lines in single file; do NOT cut into lines or

purchase food items for other students.

▫ Bring ID card daily.

▫ Put trash in garbage containers.

CANINE UNIT

To provide a safe and secure environment that is conducive to learning,

Alisal High School uses the Canine Intervention Program for the

detection of illegal drugs, ammunition, weapons and alcohol. Random

searches throughout the school take place throughout the year.

CELL PHONES, IPODS, & other ELECTRONICS

Use of cell phones and electronic devices are not allowed during class

time. Board policy prohibits electronic devices on campus. Alisal High

administrators may confiscate such items, and students will be required to attend Saturday School to reclaim their item(s). The school is NOT

responsible for lost or stolen items.

CAREER CENTER

The Career Center is open M-F during school hours and offers a wide

variety of career awareness activities, workshops, and presentations to

assist students in planning for their futures. Students can sign up for ROP

classes that match their career interests, get help in researching colleges

and trade schools, find information on scholarships and community

service opportunities.

In addition to career guidance activities, the Career Center staff

coordinates ROP/vocational studies. Mission Trails ROP offers twenty-

six programs to help students explore careers, decide on college majors,

prepare for the work world, or continue their training after high school. In

addition to earning credits, the ROP program offers Certificates of

Mastery, specifying particular skills/competencies which are recognized

and respected by employers.

ROP AND WORK EXPERIENCE

CO-OP and Work Experience are classes that students can take while

they have a job. These classes enable students to earn up to 10 credits per

semester by working and extend the permissible hours of employment.

These classes usually meet once a week at 7:00 am and meets the

vocational education requirement.

WORK PERMITS

All employed minors under the age of 18 must have a Work Permit

(Education Code 49141). Work Permits must be renewed every year at

the start of each new school year or at the time the student obtains a new

job. Work Permits are required all year, not just when school is in

session. It serves as an age certificate and states the maximum hours a

minor may work. To be eligible, minors must attend school full time and

have good attendance. Work Permit applications are available in the

Career Center.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

The Salinas Union School District has a graduation requirement of 60

hours of community service. Students should begin their community

service during their freshman year.

TO EARN CREDIT:

▫ Must be pre-approved at the Career Center

▫ Cannot be done during the school day

▫ Must be for or through a non-profit organization

▫ Must be recorded on the appropriate Community Service

Contract Form (available in the Career Center Room 603)

▫ 20 or more hours submitted requires a time sheet log.

To meet the graduation requirement, the 60 hours must be in at least two

categories. Only twenty hours can count towards the School Related

category and only ten hours can count towards Job Shadowing.

Students who complete 100 hours or more of community service are

awarded in their senior year with cords, medals, and stoles to wear at

graduation. The seniors who earn the most community service hours will

be nominated to receive a scholarship at the Senior Awards Night.


CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Alisal has a number of clubs available to make high school an enjoyable

experience. During the first few weeks of school, Alisal has a Club Rush

Day where clubs provide information to interested and prospective

members during lunch. Students may join clubs without being members

of a particular sport or community. If you are interested in becoming a

club member, stay tuned for announcements or visit the ASB office for

more information. Below is a partial list of available clubs.

AVID Health Academy

Baseball Journalism

Basketball Library Guild

Be Yourself Club Outdoor Club

Breaking Through Robotics

California Scholarship Federation Soccer

Club Cultura Volleyball

Dance Women in Science

Drama Yearbook

Dream Academy

Football

French

STARTING A NEW CLUB

If you’d like to start a new club, information and paperwork is available

in the ASB office. General steps to starting a new club:

▫ Have at least 10 members

▫ Find a teacher to act as an advisor

▫ Elect student officers

▫ Write a constitution and mission statement

▫ Fill out an application to charter a club

▫ Create a budget and list of activities

▫ Submit all paperwork to the Activities Director to be voted on

at the next ASB meeting.

All clubs must be accessible to ALL students at Alisal High School. At

the end of the school year, clubs must submit their minutes from club

meetings and a copy of their financial records to the Finance Office.

COUNSELING OFFICE

Students are encouraged to consult with their counselors regarding

courses of study, colleges, course requirements, goal setting and

academic planning. Parents are encouraged to contact their student’s

counselor by calling the counseling secretary for an appointment.

College, scholarship and financial aid information is also available in the

Counseling Office and Career Center.

Counselors provide educational planning, senior evaluations,

consultations for alternative programs, concurrent enrollment at

Hartnell, summer school, graduation status, and academic assistance.

Counselors are available during school hours.

Schedule changes must be made within the first 3 weeks of a semester,

and forms are available at the counseling center.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Daily announcements help keep students connected with activities and

are read before the beginning of school.

All announcements must

☀ Be legible and pre-approved/signed by a teacher or

administrator

☀ Be placed in the announcement box located in the main office

one day prior

☀ Pertain to the entire student body

* Memorial & special announcements must be pre-approved by

either the Activities Director or an Administrator

* Birthday and/or personal messages will not be read


DANCES

DANCE POLICY

▫ Students and guests must meet the Salinas Union High School

District eligibility requirements (2.0 GPA, no more than one

Unsatisfactory citizenship mark or F, 85% overall attendance,

and have no debt).

▫ Eligibility is based on the most recent grading period.

▫ Dance tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

▫ All students and guests attending must show photo

identification at the door.

▫ Alisal High School students may bring one guest to a dance.

▪ Purchase a guest pass in the Finance Office for $5

prior to purchasing a dance ticket; one guest per

student.

▪ Guests 21 years or older are not allowed. Students

who invite guests who are 19 or 20 must themselves

be at least 18 years of age.

▪ Guests must attach a copy of current grades,

citizenship, and ID picture to their guest pass.

▪ Student and guest may be required to meet with an

administrator.

▫ Alisal High students are responsible for their guest and all of

his or her actions.

▫ Doors to all dances close 1½ hours after the start of the dance.

No one may enter the dance after this time. In and out’s are

not allowed.

▫ All school and district rules apply, including the dress code.

▫ Any student appearing to be or acting under the influence of

drugs or alcohol will be tested.

ASB DANCE BEHAVIOR & DRESS CODE

Proper attire and behavior are important to ASB leadership. The

student government organizes dances with safety and appropriate fun in

mind. Violent dancing or dancing that imitates sexual behavior will not

be tolerated. The Salinas Union High School District dress code policies

are in effect at school dances.

DETENTION CENTER

Students are assigned to the detention center by administration for

discipline referrals. Students must follow the posted rules and the

guidelines set by the detention supervisors.

FAMILY PASS

Family Passes are available for a one time fee of $75. Family Passes

allow a family of four to enter all home, non-CCS, games. The Family

Pass can be purchased at the Finance Office.

FUNDRAISING

The Board of Education has given the authority to regulate ALL school

fundraisers to ASB (this includes clubs, teams, booster groups, classes,

etc.). An organization planning an event that collects any money, even

$1.00, must fill out a “Request of Approval for Fund-Raising Event”

form two weeks prior to the date of the event. If these forms are not

filled out prior to the Fund-Raising Event, ASB may collect 50% of the

profit. Forms are available in the Finance and ASB offices. Student

Council approves fundraisers Thursday mornings at ASB meetings.

Student Council approves only two fundraisers during the same period of

time and limits fundraisers to a certain time period (beyond festivals).

Nothing may be sold independently or without ASB approval on

campus. Items will be confiscated, and violators will be subject to

consequences.

HALL PASSES

Students in the halls during class time must have a hall pass. The back

page of this handbook serves as an official hall pass for Alisal High.

Abuse of hall passes will result in disciplinary action. Students are

required to identify themselves and show school ID when requested by

any school employee. Failure to comply will be considered

insubordination.

Hall passes must include:

▫ Student’s name written legibly in ink

▫ Signed, dated, and time stamped by a staff member

HEALTH CORPS We are a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the

health of youths across America. To accomplish this goal, we have

Health Coordinators at a number of high schools like Alisal High! We

facilitate classroom lessons on fitness, nutrition and mental resiliency.

We create after-school opportunities for students to improve their health

through cooking lessons and group workouts. We offer one-on-one

mentoring for students and staff dedicated to whatever they may need—

meal planning, mental health, peer conflicts...etc. And lastly, we work

with teachers and students to create lasting change surrounding the

culture of health at our schools.

HOME ACCESS CENTER (HAC)

HAC allows students and guardians to see grades, assignments,

attendance and discipline in real time using the internet. Information,

usernames and passwords will be sent home at the beginning of the

school year. Please see Ms. Politron in the main office for code.

ID/ASB CARDS

Students are required to have a current ID card with them at all times.

Students are issued one ID card for free each year, and photos are taken

at the beginning of the year during Schedule Distribution or when

registering as a new student. Lost/stolen ID Cards are $5.00 and can be

paid for in the Finance Office. Replacement cards can be obtained in the

ASB office with a receipt from the Finance Office. No money will be

collected in the ASB office.

Services that require ID Cards include the library, the textbook room, the

student store, the ROP bus, and school activities, such as dances and

sporting events.


INTERNET POLICY/COMPUTERS

Students and parents have the option of signing the District Internet

Use Agreement at the beginning of school or upon enrollment.

Students must be prepared to present their ID card when using school

computers. The use of the school’s network is a privilege, not a right.

If a student misuses this right, he/she will lose their Internet privilege

and may face disciplinary action from school officials. Student

activities while using the Internet must be related to their education.

Surfing for recreational purposes, including social media, hobbies,

chats, etc., may interfere with another student’s access to a computer

and are not allowed.

Students enrolling after the beginning of the school year must see the

librarian to apply for a username and student computer account.

Unacceptable use of the network will result in the student losing access

privileges. Further consequences will depend on the severity and/or

the nature of the offense.

● 1st violation – 3 day suspension of computer privileges

● 2nd violation – 5 day suspension of computer privileges and

notification of parents

● 3rd violation – 10 day suspension of computer privileges and

parent conference for reinstatement

LIBRARY The Alisal library has over 20,000 books and magazines, an online

library catalog, 30 student computers, 4 online databases and 5 online

newspapers. Library orientation takes place during freshman year at

the beginning of the year. Students are welcome to visit the library

before school, during lunch, after school, or during class time with a

pass from their teacher.

Students must have their ASB card to check out books.

The library webpage www.ahs.salinasuhsd.org/pages/AlisalHigh has

links to our databases, resources for reading, teacher assignments,

research help and much more.

LIFETIME PASS

The Student Council awards Lifetime Passes for free entry to all future

Associated Student Body activities to graduating seniors with a minimum

3.0 GPA or retiring staff who have achieved one of the following:

● Valedictorian or Salutatorian

● ASB President

● Played on six varsity teams

● Served four years as an elected officer in a club and/or student

organization

● Served four years as an elected officer/commissioner in ASB

● Staff retiring with 5 or more years of service to Alisal High

School

LINK CREW In order to make the transition to high school better, junior and senior

students mentor 9th grade students and keep them informed of

upcoming events and activities. Mentors meet with their 9th grade

students twice a month in their Freshman Seminar classes and work on

team building and study skills. For more information, contact Ms. Ayala

in the ASB office or Mr. Chaidez or Ms. Jimenez in the main office.

LOCKERS Every student has access to a locker throughout his or her time at Alisal

High.

1. Students are assigned lockers during the Schedule Distribution.

If students do not receive a locker during Schedule

Distribution, they may sign up for one in the ASB office.

2. Lockers are assigned to students.

3. It is recommended that students not share lockers.

4. Lockers are a privilege and may be taken away for several

reasons including intentional damage, graffiti, improper use,

etc.

5. Students who leave items in lockers do so at their own risk.

6. To report problems regarding lockers, visit the ASB or Finance

Office.


LOST AND FOUND

Found items should be turned into the main office. Students can check

with the library before school, during lunch, or after school to see if their

lost item has been returned. Unclaimed items will be given to a local

charity at the end of the school year.

MASCOT

Alisal High School’s mascot is the Trojan! Our official school colors are

forest green, black and white.

MIGRANT EDUCATION

The Migrant Education program assesses and advocates for student needs

and helps students succeed by providing services in academic areas of

credit accrual, graduation requirements, and tutorials. The Migrant

Education office organizes educational field trips, summer academic

programs and motivational activities. Parent meetings are held

throughout the school year.

NEWSPAPER

Our Journalism class, which fulfills the A-G elective requirement, meets

daily to produce our school newspaper, the Trojan Tribune. The Trojan

Tribune is published throughout the school year. The newspaper features

articles about our school and community events, and the class is open to

all grade levels.

OFF CAMPUS LUNCH PRIVILEGE

Juniors and seniors who wish to have off campus privilege must

complete a Privilege Application located in the ASB office.

Students must meet the following requirements:

● No invalid absences/truancies

● No debt in the finance office or money owed for text and

library books

● 2.0 GPA or above

● No more than one unsatisfactory citizenship grade for any

quarter

Privileges may be revoked by administration when deemed necessary

and appropriate.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Parents play an essential role in the success of Alisal High students.

Parents are encouraged to participate in our school events and join parent

groups, such as:

Alisal High School Booster Club

ELAC Parent Group

Migrant Parent Group

Parents on Campus

School Site Council

For more information, please contact our Community

Liaison – Ms. Rachel Torres at 796-7600 extension 2040.

PBIS/TROJAN TRAITS

PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) is a student support

system that focuses on pro-active procedures and practices to prevent

behavioral issues and improve school climate.

The Trojan Traits, Responsible, Respectful and Safe, teach behavioral

expectations through common goals and provide incentives through a

reward system.

POSTERS & SIGNS

School hallways are covered with bulletin boards. Posters and signs help

students stay informed of current events and activities. All posters and

signs placed on school campus must be adhered with blue tape and pre-

approved by the Activities Director. All windows, including the front

on the school windows, must remain poster free.

PE UNIFORMS

Students enrolled in physical education classes must wear the school

approved gym uniform. Uniforms are available in the student store

throughout the year. Uniforms cost $35, and financial assistance is

available. Students who do not bring their own PE uniform will be

required to wear a school issued loaner.

RENAISSANCE

The Renaissance program encourages academic excellence and

improvement, increasing attendance and graduation rates, and creating a

positive and safe school. Its primary goals are to increase student

performance, teacher enthusiasm, and to raise the level of community

participation in school. The program is based on the principles of

performance, promotion and partnership. To qualify for Renaissance,

students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or above, have 95% attendance, and

be free of U’s.

ROOTERS BUS

ASB organizes a Rooters Bus to allow students to attend off campus

sporting events. Students with an ASB sticker can ride the rooter bus

for a discounted price. The cost for students without an ASB sticker is

approximately $10. Additional information is available in the ASB

office.

SATURDAY SCHOOL

Saturday School may be assigned to students who have referrals,

excessive tardies, or poor attendance. Students, who have been assigned

Saturday School, need to bring homework or reading materials and

arrive before 8:00 am. Saturday School begins promptly at 8:00 am.

Students who are late or do not follow the rules will be sent home, re-

assigned Saturday School, or be issued an additional Saturday School.

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Alisal honors Scholar Athletes at the end of each season. Scholar

athletes that purchase the ASB sticker are awarded a medal during the

Sports Banquet.

SPORT’S BANQUET

Alisal hosts a celebratory banquet for athletes at the end of each season.

Tickets are $10 per person.


STUDENT COUNCIL

The Student Council has many responsibilities. It approves clubs,

fundraisers and pays all league fees for athletic teams. The Council also

represents the student body’s interests to the administration, school

district, and community. The Student Council determines how the student

body’s money is to be spent. All money goes back to current students in

the form of athletic costs, lunchtime activities, rallies, dances, etc.

STUDENT PARKING

Alisal provides a student parking lot. Information can be found at the

student store. Students may park their vehicle in the student lot upon

completion of the following:

1. Parking information card

2. Proof of current driver’s license and insurance

3. Purchase of Parking Permit ($10.00 processing fee) in the

student store. The $10.00 fee is required regardless of the length

one parks throughout the year. The replacement cost for lost or

stolen parking permits is $5.00.

▫ Parking Permits must be placed on the rear view mirror or

somewhere visible.

▫ Parking spaces are on a first come, first serve basis.

▫ Do not leave valuables in vehicles.

▫ Alisal High School is not responsible for stolen/damaged

property.

During school hours, students must have a valid parking permit and must

park in the student parking lot only. Students who park elsewhere or fail

to have a visible parking permit may be towed at their expense.

STUDENT STORE/FINANCE OFFICE

The Student Store is open daily during lunch and after school.

Many products and services are available at the student store, including:

paying for AP tests, library and textbook debt, PE uniforms, dance tickets,

and Alisal Trojan spirit products! The student store is closed for students

during class time.

Alisal Gear: T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, stickers, PE Clothes, and More!!

TARDY POLICY

Students are considered tardy when not in class when the bell rings.

Individual teachers may impose stricter guidelines.

Tardy 1 - 6

Tardy 7 - 10

Tardy 11 +

Assignment of lunch or after school detention,

and parent notification by teacher.

Administration notice (with previous notices

and consequences documented by teacher).

Assignment to Saturday School Parent notification

Administrative Intervention After school or lunch detention for a week

Saturday School, may include campus beautification

▫ Failure to attend detention and/or Saturday school will result in

further consequences.

▫ Students who received detention will be picked up from 4th or

6th period class, or teacher may walk student to detention center.

▫ Tracking of tardies starts over at the beginning of each quarter.

TESTING

CAASP Testing - the state SBAC (Smarter Balanced) exams are given

to all juniors across the state. Students are tested on computers in the

core subject areas math and English. The tests are given at school during

the spring of each year.

CELDT - California English Language Development Test is

administered annually to English language learner students between July

1st and October 15th. It measures a student’s language classification.

TEXTBOOKS

All textbooks have bar codes. Students must have a photo ID to check

out textbooks. Lost, damaged, or textbooks without a barcode will result

a fine ranging from $10.00 to $75.00. Students with fines will be

ineligible for extracurricular activities until the fine is paid. Books from

prior years must be returned or paid for before the new school year

begins.

TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts can be requested in the Request for Transcript Binder

located in the front of the main office. Allow two days for processing.

Unofficial transcripts can be requested at the Registrar or Counseling

Office as time permits.

VISITORS

Alisal High School is a closed campus. All visitors must check in at the

main office and wear a name badge. Students who attend other schools

wanting to visit Alisal while classes are in session must have the

Principal’s permission. Only students considering attending Alisal High

School may visit.

YEARBOOK

The Alisal High School yearbook, The Trojan, goes on sale during

Schedule Distribution at a reduced price. Students may also purchase

yearbooks with their class package at a reduced price. The price of the

yearbook increases throughout the year, so purchase one early. The

yearbook class meets daily. For more information, see Mr. Battaglini.


ACADEMIC COMMUNITIES

AVID

The mission of AVID is to close the achievement gap by preparing

students for college readiness and success in a global society. AVID

students are enrolled in the AVID elective course for four years, a course

specifically designed to support students in meeting the challenges of high

school. AVID creates a culture of college attendance, and students are

expected to enroll in AP courses. AVID students complete the A-G

requirements and are accepted to UC and CSU schools at rates higher than

the state average high school student. For more information, contact Ms.

Rice.

Health Academy

The Alisal Health Academy is a California Partnership Academy designed

to prepare 10th, 11th, and 12th students for a career in healthcare. The

Health Academy focuses on academics, A-G readiness, and active

learning. Students will develop skills required to enter college or the

immediate work force and enroll in the following courses designed

specifically for the program: Physical Therapy & Health Occupations

junior year and Dental Assistant or Physiology & Anatomy senior year. In

collaboration with local agencies, Health Academy students have the

unique opportunity to job shadow at local hospitals, mentor with local

doctors/CSUMB students, participate in presentations and forums, and

attend numerous field trips. The Health Academy is based on the small

learning community model that fosters collaborative relationships among

students. For more information, contact Ms. Frankel.

Project Lead the Way

Since 2006, Alisal has offered Project Lead the Way, a project based

engineering academy. Project Lead the Way provides students with the

bases for completing a rigorous high school academic program with an

emphasis on math, science and engineering. Students who complete the

three year program will be prepared to compete for enrollment in

engineering based colleges and universities. For more information,

contact Ms. Westerbeck.

Small Learning Communities

Alisal High is committed to providing incoming freshmen with a

positive transition program to ensure student acclimation to the rigors of

high school. This is accomplished through the implementation of the

Small Learning Community model that places students in a House with

common teachers and personalized support. Students are enrolled in a

Seminar class to assist them in meeting their academic, social and

emotional challenges. These structures provide the support necessary

for students to be successful as freshmen and beyond.

For additional information on these programs, please contact the Alisal

High School Counselors.


GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED COURSES

English

Mathematics

Science

Social Science

Health Education

Physical Education

Vocational Education

Fine Arts

Foreign Language

Technology

Elective Classes

40 credits

30 credits

20 credits

20 credits

10 credits

20 credits

10 credits

10 credits

20 credits

5 credits

30 credits

Required to graduate 220 credit

ATTENDANCE

Students must maintain at least 85% attendance of days enrolled for each

year as a graduation requirement.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE

Students must have at least a 2.0 cumulative high school grade point

average as a requirement for graduation.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Students must have at least 60 hours of community service.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES & ELIGIBILITY

The senior year has the potential to be a student’s best year of high

school. There are numerous fun and exciting activities culminating

with graduation. Participation in senior activities is a privilege. Seniors

will lose their privileges to participate in Prom, Grad Trip, the senior

luncheon and graduation ceremonies if any of the following happens

during 2nd semester (either 3rd or 4th quarter)

§ 5 day suspension

§ suspended twice in one quarter

§ more than two unsatisfactory citizenship grades

§ less than a 2.0 GPA

§ uncleared truancy or absence

§ debt owed for textbooks, library, finance office

SENIOR HOURS

To attend Grad Night at Six Flags, seniors must complete 10 senior

hours, not to be confused with community service hours. The senior

class advisor and officers have more information, and hours are

posted in google classroom.

REQUIREMENTS TO WALK THE LINE

Students must have

● a 2.0 GPA overall

● completed all course requirements (220 credits)

● no more than two unsatisfactory citizenship marks for 2nd

semester (More than two 3rd quarter unsatisfactory citizenship

marks makes you ineligible to walk the line. Students can re-

qualify to walk the line by receiving no unsatisfactory

citizenship marks for 4th quarter progress reports)

● no invalid absences (2nd semester)

● completed 60 community service hours

● 85% attendance per year

● paid all debt (library, textbook, ASB)

● zero 4th quarter suspensions and no serious violations of the

behavior code


POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

All high school graduates are eligible to attend community college.

Application forms and information are available in the Counseling Office

and Career Center.

CSU & UC COLLEGES

University of California has 9 campuses, and California State

University has 23 campuses. Both have excellent academic programs

and are cost effective in comparison to private or for-profit colleges.

State colleges are competitive, and the minimum requirements do not

guarantee acceptance.

Requirements:

ACT w/ writing or SAT

C or better in the following courses

English: 4 years

Mathematics: 3 years / 4 years for UC

US History/Government: 2 years

Laboratory Science: 2 years / 3 years for UC

Foreign Language: 2 years / 3 years for UC

Visual & Performing Arts: 1 year

College Preparatory Electives: 1 year

UC: Personal Statement

California State University: csumentor.edu

University of California: universityofcalifornia.edu

Apply by November 30th

PRIVATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Private schools often have similar requirements to the state colleges. See

the Counseling Office or Career Center for more information.

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

FAFSA - Many opportunities for financial aid are available. All

applicants should complete the Free Federal Application for Financial

Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2nd. The application process opens

October 1st. Students must complete a GPA Verification Form waiver

before March 1st in order to be considered for the California Grant. Visit

the counseling office for more information. fafsa.ed.gov

CALIFORNIA DREAM ACT AB540 - State-based financial aid,

scholarships, and conditional resident status for undocumented students.

http://www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS - This is money you do not have

to pay back and is available from many sources. Check with your

counselor, senior teachers, or the college you plan to attend to inquire

about available grants and scholarships.

REQUIRED EXAMS FOR

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

Students who plan to attend a 4-year college after high school may need

to take the ACT and/or SAT dependent on individual school

requirements.

ACT - The ACT is required for some universities. Students must

register online and pay a fee. Eligible students may qualify for a fee

waiver. See the counseling secretary or counselors for more information.

www.act.org

AP (Advanced Placement) Exams - AP exams are given during

the month of May. Most universities will allow college credit for AP

Exams with scores of 4 or 5. There is a fee. See your AP teacher or

counselor for more information.

Early Assessment Program (EAP) - The EAP is given to all

juniors and is embedded into the SBAC exam. It measures students’

readiness for college-level math and English. The goal of the EAP is to

ensure that high school graduates enter CSU prepared to begin college-

level study.

PSAT - A preliminary SAT for college-bound sophomores and juniors.

Juniors who score exceedingly well are considered for the National

Merit Scholarship.

SAT 1 - The SAT is an entrance examination accepted and required by

most universities. The test should be completed at the end of junior year

and beginning of senior year. Students must register online and pay a

fee. Eligible students may qualify for a fee waiver. See the counseling

secretary or counselors for more information. www.collegeboard.org

Alisal offers a variety of workshops

to help students apply for college, financial aid,

the California Dream Act, etc. For more

information, visit the counseling office

or career center.

http://www.csumentor.edu/

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/

https://fafsa.ed.gov/

http://www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp

http://www.act.org/

http://www.collegeboard.org/

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