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7 August 2016 S M T W T F S 1 8 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 13 6 WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL February 2017 S M T W T F S 5 6 7 1 8 2 3 9 10 11 4 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ____ August 2016 ____ ___ February 2017 ___ 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 10..................................First Day of Classes 11..............................ACT for Grades 11, 12 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31 15...........................................Late Start for 26 27 28 Junior Highs, High Schools September 2016 __ September 2016 __ 20 .............................Presidents Day, No School March 2017 S M T W T F S 5 ...................................... Labor Day, S M T W T F S 1 2 3 No School 1 2 3 4 10..............................ACT for Grades 11, 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14...........................................Late Start for _____March 2017 ____ 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Junior Highs, High Schools 10................... End of Third Grading Period, 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Early Release 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 ____ October 2016 ___ 11..............................SAT for Grades 11, 12 26 27 28 29 30 31 7...................... End of First Grading Period, 13-17 ...........................Spring Break, October 2016 Early Release No School 20.......................................School resumes April 2017 S M T W T F S 10-14 .........................October Break, S M T W T F S No School 1 1 17......................................School Resumes 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 19............... PSAT/NMSQT for Grades 10, 11 _____ April 2017 _____ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22..............................ACT for Grades 11, 12 5.............................................Late Start for 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Junior Highs, High Schools 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ⁄30 ⁄31 25 26 27 28 29 23 24 ___November 2016 __ 8................................ACT for Grades 11, 12 23 ⁄30 24 25 26 27 28 29 2.............................................Late Start for 14 ............................. Spring Holiday, November 2016 Junior Highs, High Schools No School May 2017 S M T W T F S 5................................SAT for Grades 11, 12 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 8..............................................Election Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 ............................... Veterans Day, _____ May 2017 _____ 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1-5 ...................Teacher Appreciation Week 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 No School 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 24-25 ................ Thanksgiving Break, 2.............................................. Teacher Day 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 No School 6................................SAT for Grades 11, 12 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 24-25 ...................... Half Days, Final Exams 28 29 30 31 25................................. Last Day of Classes, December 2016 ___ December 2016 __ High School Graduation 29......................................... Memorial Day June 2017 S M T W T F S 10..............................ACT for Grades 11, 12 S M T W T F S 20................End of Second Grading Period, 1 2 3 1 2 3 First Semester, Early Release 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21-Jan 3 ........... Winter Break Begins, _____ June 2017 _____ 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 No School 3................................SAT for Grades 11, 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 10..............................ACT for Grades 11, 12 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 ____ January 2017 ___ ______July 2017 _____ January 2017 4...........School Resumes, Second Semester 4 ...................................Independence Day July 2017 S M T W T F S Begins S M T W T F S 16 ..................... MLK Civil Rights Day, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 No School ____ August 2017 ____ 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 28..............................SAT for Grades 11, 12 9 ...................................First Day of Classes 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 *DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK WITH STUDENT ADVISEMENT OFFICE FOR OFFICIAL DATES. ⁄30 24⁄31 25 26 27 28 29 23
WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 945 W. Rio Salado Parkway • Mesa, AZ 85201-3902 Phone: (480) 472-4400 • Fax: (480) 472-4509 Hours of Operation: 7:30am – 4:00pm Westwood High School MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Westwood High School Community is to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to prepare all students to become lifelong learners and productive members of our diverse society. Students will: Orally communicate information effectively. Apply learning strategies and technology competently. Think critically and creatively. Integrate an effective method for problem solving. Use writing skills effectively in all content areas. Recognize their individual strengths and develop to their fullest potential. Understand the importance of personal responsibility and demonstrate responsible behavior. Demonstrate respect for selves and others. Understand and demonstrate civic responsibility. Demonstrate global awareness and cross-cultural understanding. Principal Shawn Lynch Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Kari Ramirez DJ Spetz Reggie Castro Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Shoshana Cleary Richard Long FIGHT SONG “OUR WESTWOOD HIGH” Go, Westwood, go! ALMA MATER We’re going to fight; We’re fighting right; Westwood, our Westwood High And right we’ll play. With glorious colors orange and blue. Go, Westwood, go! Westwood, our Westwood High, Our spirits high; Will guide our footsteps safely through. We’re going to try; These radiant years of faith and youth, We’re on our way. Are full of hope for peace and truth. Go, Westwood, go! We’ll give our hearts, and hands, and mind, The blue and orange shining ever through A brighter future help us find. Onward we’ll roll, Westwood, O Westwood, O mighty, Westwood Warriors, Go! We’ll trust in thee, O Westwood High 1
DOUBLE ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE NO HOMEROOM • NO ANNOUNCEMENTS A hour......................................................................................................................................... 6:45 - 7:54 1st Assembly.................8:00 - 8:54 1st Period.................................................8:00 - 8:54 1st Period...............................9:00 - 9:54 2nd Assembly...............................9:01 - 9:54 2nd Period.............................................................................................................................10:02 - 10:47 3rd Period..............................................................................................................................10:53 - 11:40 A Lunch.................................................................................................................11:40 - 12:20 4A Period.............................................................................................................11:46 - 12:33 B Lunch....................................................................................................................12:33 - 1:13 4B Period................................................................................................................12:26 - 1:13 5th Period................................................................................................................................... 1:19 - 2:06 6th Period................................................................................................................................... 2:12 - 3:00 TRIPLE ASSEMBLY LATE START DATES NO HOMEROOM • NO ANNOUNCEMENTS September 14, 2016 A hour.....................................6:45 - 7:54 1st Assembly November 2, 2016 Rooms: 200, 300, 400 Assembly................................... 8:00 - 8:50 February 15, 2017 1st Period.......................................... 8:58 - 10:46 April 5, 2017 2nd Assembly Rooms: 100, 500, 600, 800, 50, Seminary 1A............................................................8:00 - 8:50 A–LUNCH SCHEDULE B–LUNCH SCHEDULE 1st Period.............................................8:58 - 9:48 NO A-HOUR NO A-HOUR 1B......................................................... 9:56 - 10:46 3rd Assembly 1 Period ..................10:00 – 10:38 st 1 Period ................. 10:00 – 10:38 st Rooms: PE, Science, Portables, AG, Auto, Welding 2nd Period ..................10:44 – 11:22 2nd Period ..................10:44 – 11:22 1st Period...........................................8:00 - 9:48 3rd Period ..................11:28 – 12:06 3rd Period ................. 11:28 – 12:06 Assembly.......................................... 9:56 - 10:46 Lunch .......................12:06 – 12:46 4th Period ................. 12:12 – 12:52 2nd Period.......................................10:52 - 11:26 3rd Period........................................ 11:32 - 12:08 4th Period ..................12:52 – 1:32 Lunch .......................12:52 – 1:32 A Lunch........................ 12:08 - 12:48 5th Period ................... 1:38 – 2:16 5th Period ................... 1:38 – 2:16 4A Period.....................12:14 - 12:54 6th Period ................... 2:22 – 3:00 6th Period ................... 2:22 – 3:00 B Lunch...........................12:54 - 1:34 4B Period.......................12:54 - 1:34 EVIT SCHEDULE NEVER CHANGES. 5th Period............................................. 1:40 - 2:16 STUDENTS MUST BE AT THE 6th Period.............................................2:22 - 3:00 BUS STOP BY 7:40 A.M. OR 11:40 A.M. QUARTER TESTING DAYS SEMESTER TESTING DAYS October 7, 2016 & March 10, 2017 December 19, 2016 & May 24, 2017 A hour..........................................................6:45 - 7:55 A hour.......................................................... 7:15 - 8:05 1st Period....................................................8:00 - 8:38 1st Period....................................................8:15 - 9:30 2nd Period...................................................8:44 - 9:21 2nd Period................................................9:40 - 10:55 3rd Period................................................. 9:27 - 10:05 3rd Period...............................................11:05 - 12:20 4th Period...............................................10:11 - 10:49 5th Period...............................................10:55 - 11:33 December 20, 2016 & May 25, 2017 6th Period...............................................11:39 - 12:17 A hour.......................................................... 7:15 - 8:05 Lunch......................................................... 12:17 - 1:00 4th Period....................................................8:15 - 9:30 BUSES WILL DEPART WESTWOOD AT 5th Period.................................................9:40 - 10:55 12:45 P.M. EVIT BUS SCHEDULE WILL 6th Period...............................................11:05 - 12:20 REMAIN THE SAME WITH NO BUS HOME 2
Westwood High School INFORMATION & GUIDELINES ACTIVITY / I.D. CARDS However, they must still attend class pending an attendance All students are required to carry their current I.D. appeal. If the student loses credit due to absences, they must card while on campus and at all school activities. The continue to attend class. The teacher may assign a grade of replacement cost is $4.00. Activity cards may be purchased “F” at the end of the semester if the student is failing. for $25.00. This card serves as an I.D. card and it allows you Note: to attend Westwood activities and regular season athletic • Parents/guardians have one day to excuse an events without charge or at a reduced rate. * Sports Family absence. After that time, it will remain unexcused. Passes are available in the bookstore. • Students who need to leave campus during the school Students are required to show their I.D. card according to the day MUST check out in the Attendance office before following guidelines leaving. This includes attendance at assemblies. • upon request by any staff member. • Only Parents/Guardians can check out a student in person • upon entering the library and for checking out books. or notify the Attendance office that they are giving • at a teacher request to receive a pass out of class. permission for someone else to check out the student. • at all school activities including (but not limited to) dances ACADEMIC PROGRAMS and athletic events. AVID – Designed to prepare under-served students for • to enter AIMS testing area. college eligibility. • To purchase lunch in the cafeteria. Advanced Placement – Courses that prepare students • Seniors must show I.D. to leave campus during lunch. to take the National Advanced Placement examination. Students who do not carry their I.D. cards are subject to Students may be granted AP status and or college credit disciplinary action. based on their performance on their tests. ATHLETICS Concurrent Enrollment – Concurrent enrollment credits Eligibility: from a college or university course may be granted if • Student Athletes must have the following on file before prior approval has been granted. Concurrent enrollment being eligible: credits are earned at a college or university campus. -Physical Form -Domicile Form Dual Enrollment – Students who are enrolled in a dual -Health History Form -AIA Concussion enrollment class at the high school may be granted college -Statement of Awareness Card -Acknowledgment or university credit along with the high school credit. Dual -Emergency Card -Spectator Code of Ethics credit courses require the payment of college tuition and -Brain Book -Code of Conduct successful completion of a test. • The student athlete must have passed all classes (minimum International Baccalaureate – IB courses prepare students of 5, unless a 12th grader on track to graduate) at the to take IB exams. Students can earn the IB diploma for end of each grading period. Student must be enrolled in successful completion of the entire IB curriculum and five classes (unless a 12th grader on track to graduate). qualifying scores on the IB exams. • The student athlete must live within the school SHIELD – A program that provides intensive support to attendance area. If the student athlete does not, he/she Native American students who may be in need of core must have an approved open enrollment form on file and (required) classes. meet additional requirements set forth by the AIA (see Sundown/Credit Recovery – On campus computer based athletic director). learning for credit recovery. Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports BOOKSTORE Badminton Basketball Baseball The bookstore is operated for the benefit of the students of Cross Country Soccer Softball Westwood High School. Classroom materials, school supplies, Football Wrestling Tennis student I.D.s, dance tickets, t-shirts, fundraising deposits, Golf Cheer/Pom Track lost and found, textbook accountability and parking permits Swim/Dive Boys’ Volleyball are all handled in the bookstore. Student I.D.s will be required Girls’ Volleyball for all transactions! The bookstore is open from 7:00 – 3:30. Cheer/Pom All debts must be paid before a student can participate ATTENDANCE in extra curricular activities. This includes field trips, There is a direct relationship between academic achievement dances, the purchase of yearbooks, parking permits, and school attendance. According to Arizona’s compulsory and activity cards. attendance laws, students must be in school until they reach BUSES the age of 16 or successfully complete the 10th grade. Mesa Those students riding buses are expected to follow district District attendance policy states students must attend at transportation rules and regulations. The safety of you, your least 90 percent of class sessions in a semester to receive a friends and other students depend on your proper conduct. passing grade or credit. A student who obtains 10 absences Violation of bus rules may result in loss of bus riding privileges. in any class may automatically receive a grade of NO CREDIT. 3
CAFETERIA DRIVING & PARKING The Warrior Cafe is a service provided to students. Students Parking Regulations: are expected to be orderly, polite and take care of equipment • Students wishing to park on campus must purchase a and facilities. The student I.D. must be shown for a purchase. parking permit in the bookstore. • All vehicles must be registered with the school and display CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES a current decal on the front, lower passenger window. Cell phones and electronic devices are allowed on campus • Parking registration for the school year is $20.00 for 1 but are to be used for academic and educational purposes. vehicle, and $5.00 for each additional vehicle. If they interfere or disrupt the educational process or • Please provide the following documents when registering environment, they may be confiscated and then taken to a vehicle. the administration office. Multiple offenses may result in 1. A valid drivers license disciplinary action. Westwood is not responsible for loss 2. Proof of current insurance or theft of any of these items. 3. Proof of current registration CLOSED CAMPUS DURING LUNCH 4. A completed parking permit application All high schools in the Mesa School district will have a • Students applying for and receiving parking privileges are closed lunch campus. We will follow the procedures responsible for knowing and complying with following listed below as stated in the district directives. regulations: • Seniors who are scheduled to graduate in the spring will 1. Students are to park their automobiles in the student be the only students allowed to leave campus during designated areas. This is the area east of the cafeteria lunch. Seniors must show appropriate ID at the walk-off and the area south of the varsity baseball field. Under gates and at the drive-off gates. Senior status is defined no circumstances are students to park in lots reserved as anyone who begins the fall semester with 15 or more for faculty, staff, or visitors. credits. No juniors, sophomores and freshman will be 2. Parking in red-curbed areas (fire lanes) or handicap- allowed to drive or walk off campus. designated spaces is illegal. Vehicles illegally parked • Parking for seniors will be designated at the north end of there will be issued citations by the Mesa Police the student parking lot. Juniors and sophomores will park Department. at the south end of the student parking lot. 3. Tree wells, medians, sidewalks, lawn areas, outdoor • Freshman, sophomore and junior students may leave at basketball courts, yellow-curbed loading zones, lunch only if a parent comes to school and checks them and gated-entries are not parking spaces. Vehicles out through the attendance office. parking in these areas are prohibited and may result in disciplinary action. DELIVERIES TO STUDENTS 4. Falsely obtaining a parking sticker or falsifying Our offices do not make flower or balloon (birthday or information on a parking permit will result in serious occasion) deliveries to students. disciplinary action. Failure to comply with parking regulations DRESS CODE will result in: Personal appearance and dress are the responsibility of the 1. Sticker on vehicle student and the student’s parent or guardian. We ask that 2. Boot – Pay $5 in the bookstore to have boot removed. students take pride in what they wear to school. 3. Boot – Pay $5 in the bookstore and meet with an Students will refrain from wearing clothing or accessories administrator. that communicate: 4. After the 3rd boot, parking privileges will be revoked. • A message related to tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs Driving Regulations: and other items that may not be legally purchased or 1. The on campus speed limit shall be posted at 7 mph. possessed by minors 2. The vehicle must be operated in a safe and courteous • A message that is sexually suggestive, vulgar, obscene or manner at all times. plainly offensive 3. Individuals may ride in vehicles only in numbers that the • A message expressing gang membership, affiliation or vehicle is designated to carry. support; this includes bandannas, hairnets, do-rags and 4. Individuals may ride in vehicles only in locations designated ICP or Hatchetman symbols to safely carry human passengers. (See back of book for District Dress Code Policy) 5. All students must be licensed and covered by insurance. Compliance With Standards The school is not responsible for the automobile or its Secondary students who violate the dress and grooming contents. standards must correct the violation. Appropriate remedies 6. There is no loitering in the parking lot. include: 7. Students vehicles may be subject to search if there are • Changing to appropriate clothing. reasonable grounds to believe that drugs, alcohol, stolen • Removing offending jewelry or accessory. property or other contraband might be present in that • Students who refuse or are unable to correct the violation vehicle. will spend the remainder of the school day in the school’s 8. Vehicles with signs reflecting the acceptability of drugs, alternative learning classroom. Subsequent violations will liquor, sexual promiscuity, tobacco, or racial undertones be addressed in accordance with the district’s Information will not be allowed. & Guidelines for Student Behavior. 9. Failure to comply with driving/parking regulations may • Exceptions to the application of the dress and grooming result in loss of driving privileges and/or your vehicle standards may be made for the purpose of religious or being subject to a wheel lock device. disability accommodation. Adopted: May 9, 2006 4
DROP OFF ZONE FOR STUDENTS How do I check out a book? Parents are requested to drop students off in the student lot Students may check out up to 3 books at a time. The loan near the football stadium. Students should not be dropped period is 21 days (Books may be renewed for another 21 off on Westwood Street or in the front office parking lot. days unless there is a hold pending on the book). You may not check out a book if you have overdue books or GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY/ outstanding lost or damaged book fines. We do not charge overdue fines; however, lost books do have a fine based on OFF CAMPUS JURISDICTION the book price. It is important to take care of any fines State law allows schools to become involved in appropriate as soon as possible. Seniors may not claim their diplomas incidents where students are en-route to school or en-route until all fines are paid including lost book charges. home. School administrators can discipline students involved in such incidents. Students may print in black and white from any computer Students of Westwood High School are not permitted to gather at a cost of $.05 per page. There is a copier that can be used or loiter in the residential area surrounding our school where to copy or enlarge for $.10 per page. We also have a color they constitute a nuisance to its residents. Such restrictions laser printer that students may use. Students need to talk are in effect on all school days from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In to someone at the front desk to be assigned to a computer accordance with state laws, school rules and other reasonable that is linked to that printer (not all are). The cost for color expectations of acceptable student behavior are extended to printing is $.20-$1.00 per page depending on the size of the include student conduct while off campus during the regular color picture. We will help you to use the printer, enlarge school day. This includes the student’s conduct while going to pictures, etc. and from school, during lunch and released periods. Violations Student use of the library is a privilege. Appropriate in conduct by students going to and from school functions behavior is expected. Talking is permitted as long as it is in a could result in disciplinary action. soft, low voice. Respect for classes and other students who have come to complete school work is very important. Cell HALL PASSES phone use and music players are not permitted in the Media Students are expected to be in class when the tardy bell rings. Center. Inappropriate behavior can result in being asked to When a teacher grants a student permission to leave class, leave immediately. the student must show their I.D. The teacher will completely fill out a hall pass. Hall passes are not to be used for vending PERSONAL ARTICLES machines or to send students to the parking lot. Westwood High School and Mesa School District are not responsible for lost or stolen personal articles. HEALTH OFFICE The Health Office, located in the front office, provides care SCHEDULE CHANGES for students as well as staff. It is open from 7:30 am to Changes will be made only for the following reasons: 3:00 pm. The nurse and health assistant are available to help A. Student failed in the prerequisite course with various illnesses, injuries or to dispense medication. B. Student failed the class and it needs to be retaken Please go to the Health Office if you: C. Student has previously failed the class with that teacher • Feel sick or are injured D. Student already passed the class listed (i.e. summer school) • Have prescription medication E. Student is entering a special program MUST HAVE • Have a health issue that the nurse should be made aware of TEACHERS PERMISSION. Move Up LASERS “Move Up” refers to getting better every day. Westwood Laser pointers are not permitted at Westwood High expects every student to “Move Up” educationally and School and will be confiscated. It is considered a dangerous individually. Because of this, students will be discouraged instrument and will dealt with accordingly. from dropping a class. Westwood supports students staying MEDIA CENTER in class to improve their grades and benefit from information Library Information for Students the teacher will be covering throughout the year. We Remember: Our staff is here to help you use the many encourage student to remain on track to receive the credits resources available. If you need assistance, please ask at the needed to satisfy graduation requirements and ensure front desk. success on Civics Exam and AZ Merit tests. There are several interventions in place throughout our academic advising The Library is open from 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday department to promote classroom success. To ensure that When can I come to the library? students are placed in appropriate classes, transcripts and Students may come with their class during scheduled class test scores are reviewed over the summer. After reviewing times. Students may also come before school, during lunch each student’s information, each student is placed in a and after-school to access the library and the computer lab. specific English, reading and/or math classes. What do I need to know to use the library on my own? When students withdraw from School/Courses All students must sign in and present a current school ID If a student withdraws from school to enter another school, upon entering the Library Resource Center. You may use an the transcript will reflect the grades earned at the date of assigned computer, the wireless Internet service from your withdrawal. Students requesting to withdraw from a course laptop, or check out a book. while remaining enrolled in MPS must receive administrative approval. Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors are expected All food and drink must be left at the front counter. to enroll in six (6) courses per semester. Seniors must be Students on release time must present their I.D.s with the enrolled in at least four (4) courses per semester and maintain proper RT identifiers or a copy of their schedule for that progress toward high school graduation in three years. hour at the circulation desk. 5
Approved withdrawals from courses will be posted on the Clubs student’s transcript according to the following timeline: Academic Decathlon African-American Leadership • Schedule changes within the first ten (10) days of the semester will not be reflected on the transcript. Anime Club Auto Club • Withdrawals from the 11th day to the end of the quarter in each semester will be posted with a “W”. AVID Club Be a Leader • Withdrawals between the quarter of the semester to twenty (20) days prior to the end of the semester will be Blue Illusion Dance Crew Book Club/Outloud posted as “W/P” or “W/F”. Chess Club Chinese Culture Club • No withdrawals are permitted within the last twenty (20) days of the semester. Computer Gaming Club Culinary Club • For more specifics, please refer to the course catalog. Release Time Dance DECA Students who do drop a class will not be given “Release Time” Drama Earth Club on their schedules during the middle of the day. All “Release Time” hours (not including seminary) will be placed at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Feminist Society beginning or end of the student’s schedule. To accommodate this, students may risk having their classes moved and/or FFA Fitness Club teachers reassigned to accommodate the dropped class. All “Release Time” will occur at the beginning or end of the French Club Friends of Rachel Club academic day. During release time, students are expected to GSA History Club be OFF campus or in an approved campus location. H.Y.P.E. Little Warriors IB Social SEARCH AND SEIZURE School administrators have the right to search students and Interact Club Interpreters Club seize the property including school property temporarily assigned to students when there is reasonable suspicion J.O.O.I. Club Key Club International to believe that some material or item is detrimental to the Latino Club Link Crew-Warrior Pride health, safety, and welfare of the student(s), and is in their possession or control. Searches may include a student’s Math Club Mesa Youth Strength Council personal property such as backpacks or pockets. Any search will be reasonable in scope and not excessively intrusive on Mock Trial/Speech Model UN the student considering the age, gender, and nature of the infraction. Mural & Mosaic Club National Honor Society SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER BLADES, Native American Club Poetry Slam BIKES, AND SCOOTERS Quiz Bowl Robotics Students may ride skateboards, roller blades, bikes, and scooters to school, but are not allowed to ride them on ROTC Silent Friends campus. If they are used on campus, they may be confiscated Stitches Student Council and subject to additional consequences. These should all be stored in the appropriate areas on campus. Video Production Weightlifting Club *Westwood High School is not responsible for any of these stolen items. Working Warriors Yearbook 6
STUDENT COUNCIL STUDENT STORE Student Council is the governing body of the school. These The student store provides a variety of items for sale daily, students are elected to their positions by the student body such as food, drink, T-shirts and spirit items. The Student or their respective class. They meet daily to plan, organize, Store is not open during class time. prepare, and faciliate the activities of the school. They are the student leaders of Westwood High School. TARDY POLICY • Students are expected to be in the classroom when the The student council represents the student body with the tardy bell rings and in accordance with the expectations school administration, teachers and staff. The council is of the teacher. A student is considered tardy during the charged with the management of students funds, to ensure first 10 minutes of class. After 10 minutes it is considered that they are used appropriately and according to the law, an absence. district policy and school regulations. • Students are expected to follow classroom and school The council works hard and puts in many hours beyond procedures regarding tardies and attendance. the school day to create a fun and active atmosphere for • In order for the student to be admitted to class with an Westwood. If you are interested in this type of challenge and excused tardy slip, the parent must excuse the student, in in becoming a leader, ask a student council member or follow person by signing the student in at the attendance desk. the announcments for how to get involved. Phone calls are not an acceptable method of excusing a Advisor – Cheri Guy tardy student. Students may excuse themselves from being late to class with a note from a doctor, dentist or Student Body President..........................................Vianney Guerrero court official only. Student Body Vice President ���������������������������������������Parker Layton Student Body Secretary................................................ Tate Thornton TOBACCO Student Body Treasurer �������������������������������������������������� Cora Stevens Arizona Revised Statutes (H.B. 2701) prohibits tobacco products on school grounds, in school buildings, in school Director of Correspondence ����������������������������������� Joshua Barnwell parking lots or playing fields, in buses or other vehicles or Director of Rallies & Traditions......................Iman (Amy) Aboalam at off campus events sponsored by the school. Students Director of Special Services..................... Emauni Burnes-DePaula caught in possession of tobacco will face disciplinary action. Director of Social Events �������������������������������������������������� Allison Sharp Spirit Commissioner.......................................................Brigham Tingey VANDALISM/TAGGING Any student engaging in graffiti or tagging is subject Sports Director..............................................................Jordynn Erickson to disciplinary action, criminal charges, and financial Director of Clubs and Organizations ������������������������Maria Ramirez responsibility. Director of Cultural Affairs ��������������������������������������Miguel Mancinas Director of Student and VISITORS Student visitors are not allowed at Westwood between 7:00 Faculty Recognition......................................................Gabriella Beltran a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Historian.................................................................................. Isabelle Linton All other visitors must sign in at the front office to gain Publicity Director...........................................................Breanna Herrera permission to be on campus. Publicity Director �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������TBD Senior Class President.....................................................Brianna Rangel Senior Class Vice President ��������������������������������������������Lance Bodine Senior Class Representative ����������������������������������������Leah Peterson Junior Class President............................................ Heidi Montgomery Junior Class Vice President �����������������������������������������Andres Chairez Junior Class Representative �����������������������������������������Ishanah Steele Sophomore Class President ������������������������������������������� Bailee Shupe Sophomore Class Vice President ������������������������Jasmine Martinez Sophomore Class Representative �����������������������������Christian Leon Freshman Class President �������������������������������������������������������������������TBD Freshman Class Vice President ��������������������������������������������������������TBD Freshman Class Representative �������������������������������������������������������TBD 7
…an honor for high school students who contribute significantly to the improvement of their school or the greater community through service learning… All Mesa high school students may choose to earn the Mesa Public Schools Silver Service Award for Excellence in Service Learning. Students who earn this award will receive: • A special seal on their graduation diploma • A notation of the Honor on their transcript The Honor in Service Learning will be awarded to students for their completion of 150 hours of unpaid service throughout their four years of high school. (Beginning with the class of 2020, a minimum of 200 hours will be required for the Service Learning Seal.) Those hours include preparation, action, and reflection. Freshmen may apply for Option B upon graduation from 8th grade. Students may earn hours from a combination of curriculum-based and extracurricular service. The options are described below. Option A: Option B: CURRICULUM-BASED SERVICE LEARNING EXTRACURRICULAR SERVICE LEARNING Option A occurs when a teacher uses service learning as an Option B occurs when students are involved in service activities instructional strategy. Students are involved in service to the that are not part of an academic class. The activities may be community that is linked to the goals and standards of a particular organized by a school club, a community organization, or one course. Service may take place during class, or beyond the or more students with an original idea. Examples are: school day. Some examples are: • Students in a school club organize and conduct service projects throughout the year. • Social studies students work on an election campaign or with Kids Voting. • A student volunteers at an elementary school, sports program, summer camp, or hospice. • English students write “Books of Hope” for students in Uganda. • A student tutors peers or younger students during lunch or as an aide during a class. • Teacher Training students create and lead lessons for elementary students. • NOTE: Students registered as a “Teacher’s/Office Aide” • Performing arts students sing, dance, may receive service hours by following Option B procedures. march, and play for senior citizens or in a parade. Option C: SERVICE LEARNING AT THE EAST VALLEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (EVIT) Option C occurs when students are enrolled in an EVIT program in which service learning is linked to the curriculum. The service may take place during class, or beyond the school day. Service activities may count toward required internships and practicum hours as well as this Honor. Hours may be earned for the service action itself, but not for extensive preparation before the event. If the clients pay a minimal fee, but the student does not receive payment, the hours may apply toward the Honor. Examples include: • Fire Fighting students volunteer at community events. • Health Science students intern at care centers or hospitals. • Business or Graphics students design the logo and website for a non-profit. • Culinary Arts students cook for, set up, and serve at community events held at EVIT. OPTIONS B AND C ACTIVITIES HAVE TO BE PRE-APPROVED BY THE SERVICE LEARNING COACH BEFORE HOURS MAY COUNT TOWARD THE HONOR. 8
TRACKING AND PAPERWORK “The Rules” A Service Learning Coach at each junior and senior high will track student progress. Students may check with their Service Learning Coach about the service learning entries and hours that appear on their individual student records and transcripts. EVIT students will submit their paperwork at their home school. The Mesa Service Learning Advisory Board is available to help the Coaches and if necessary, hear any appeals from students. OPTION A: Teachers are OPTIONS B AND C: Students are responsible for completing the proper paperwork for responsible for submitting Options B and C service activities: an application and timecard for each service site and a to the Coaches the names, summative reflection presentation on all of the year’s service. The application and reflection project titles, and number of instructions are available from the Service Learning Coach or the website, but the timecard is only hours for their students at the available from the Coach once the proposed activities have been approved. end of each semester. Those • First, the student submits one application for each service site that outlines the planned hours are then entered on activities. Students may submit as many applications as necessary. the students’ Synergy screen • Second, the student maintains one timecard for each service site with dates and times of the The service Learning Coach service hours. The cards are due around April 1st, unless other arrangements are made with the maintain a file of the Option Service Learning Coach. Before the cards are turned in, the service hours on the card should A projects and hours submitted be totaled and the adult supervisor should sign and write a short evaluation of the student in the by the teachers. space provided on the back of the timecard. Option C timecards may be signed by the EVIT instructor or the site supervisor, as appropriate. • Third, the student presents a reflection project in April to a small audience that demon- strates what the student learned from the year’s service experiences. Students will be notified of their school’s reflec- tion date and should not miss this important event. Note: If students do not complete a reflection project, their hours will not be recorded on their transcript. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Options B activities MUST be approved by the Service Learning Coach BEFORE the Service learning activities will student begins receiving credit for the service hours. not be approved which: • After students turn in their timecards in April, they may want to immediately apply for a • Relate to a for-profit business new timecard if they are continuing their service activities for the rest of the school year, • Are done as part of religious through the summer, or into the next year. education or a religious worship service • Once a new cycle has begun, students may not record hours from the previous year. • Benefit the student’s relatives • Upon completion of eighth grade, students may apply for the high school • Are “babysitting for free” level Honor for Excellence in Service Learning, and they may earn hours during the summer between 8th and 9th grade toward the Honor. SERVICE LEARNING WEBSITE: www.mesaservicelearning.org Students, teachers, and families are encouraged to use the Mesa Service Learning website as an additional resource. • The Service Learning Coaches are listed under “About Us/ School Coaches.” Administered by: Mesa Public Schools Service Learning • The “Sites, Needs, and News” section has suggestions of “Volunteer Sites” Patrick Walsh, Director 155 North Center Street that are youth-friendly and a posting of “Current Needs” that have been Mesa, Arizona 85201 submitted by community organizations. Phone: 480.308.7350 • The “Honors Program” and “More” tabs have the forms and instructions Fax: 480.308.7379 needed by students and teachers. Email: wpwalsh@mpsaz.org Website: www.mesaservicelearning.org SL 276-T (1-16) 9
Westwood High School HISTORY & TRADITIONS HISTORY Westwood High School opened in 1962. Westwood has a long history of pride, service and tradition. The motto of Westwood is “Where everybody is somebody”. The mascot is the “Warrior”. The first principal of Westwood H.S. was Mr. E.R. Brimhall. He served from 1962-1969. The football field is dedicated to him. Other principals include: Mutt Ford – Coach Edgar “Mutt Ford” taught in • Mel Sizemore..................................................... 1969-1970 Mesa since 1945. He was the first football coach • James S. Studervant.................................... 1970-1981 and received the dedication of the first yearbook. • Jack Joyce............................................................ 1981-1996 His first season was undefeated. He contributed (known for his school spirit) to the character and morale of Westwood High • Harold Crenshaw.............................................1996-2002 through participation in and support of high school (known for his spirit of unity) athletics. An award is given each year to an athlete • Helen Riddle........................................................2002-2012 in memory of the first football coach. •Tim Richard......................................................... 2012-2013 •Shawn Lynch................................................. 2013-Current Natani Points – Awarded throughout the year for the class that shows the most spirit. Points can Eula Harris was the first principal’s secretary. An be earned at assemblies, class competitions and award is given every year to an outstanding teacher Student Council sponsored fundraisers and events. in her memory. The award is presented to the winning class at the end of the year awards assembly. Rulon T. Shepherd – Superintendent in 1962 when the school opened. The Westwood auditorium is named after him. “War Eagle!” “Tear ‘em up Westwood!” The story behind the saying – In 1968 Westwood Football had lost a few games and school spirit was down. Coach Gates wanted to boost school spirit and so one day at lunch he got up on a table and shouted “War Eagle” (from a school he once attended) and the students responded “Tear ‘em up Westwood”. Since that day the saying has been used by sports teams at Westwood and is still used today. The History of Move Up In the late 60’s the school’s basketball Coach Tom Bennet made a commitment to his players to help them move up. He stated in an interview that he told his players, “We’re going to get better every time…as players and as individuals.” The cheerleaders at that time made a large arrow out of paper that said “Move Up.” They continued to do this for several years after to remind the players to continue to get better. Soon after large lighted “Move Up” sign was purchased and placed in the gym as a constant reminder. Westwood continues to focus on Coach Bennet’s message to “Move Up” encouraging students and staff to get better every day. 10
Westwood High School HISTORY & TRADITIONS TRADITIONS Every Friday is spirit day! Wear BLUE & ORANGE!!! Canticles & Carols is a winter concert put on by Westwood choirs. There are two shows on a Sunday The first week of school Student Council makes in December. “W’s” & apples for the halls of the academic building. Each W has the name of a Westwood student and Holiday Tree Competition – Student Council places each apple has the name of a teacher. trees in the front office. Each class decorates a tree for Natani Points. Spirit Weeks – There is always one Spirit Week in the Fall & Spring. During Spirit Week there are Holiday Doors – Each homeroom decorates their fun dress up days, lunchtime activities and class door. Student Council judges and awards a prize for competitions. the best decorated door. Bonfire – takes place before the Mesa High Cultural Week – A week set aside to celebrate football game in the fall. The day of the bonfire Westwood’s diversity. The week ends with a cultural Student Council hides stuffed bunnies around the assembly made up of acts representing the many campus for students to collect and bring to the cultures of Westwood. bonfire. That night, at the Annex, all the football players, cheerleaders, band, Student Council, and During February – Student Council makes hearts the students of Westwood gather for a pep rally. to hang in the main hall of the academic building A large bunny made by Student Council is placed on with all the student’s names. wooden crates and burned in a large bonfire. Grad Caps – Paper graduation caps with senior Blood Drives – During the year, United Blood names are hung in the main hallway of the academic Services comes to Westwood and gets student & building the last week of school in May. staff volunteers to donate blood and help those in need. Students 16 and older can get forms in the Senior Varieties – A talent show held in May that bookstore. consists of only senior performances. Spirit Week – takes place the week of homecoming. Dances – Homecoming, Winter Formal, Cheap, Student Council prepares spirit activities throughout Sadie Hawkins & Prom the week. Friday there is an assembly in the morning and a parade & tailgate party before the football Awards – Department Awards Breakfast, Personal game. The homecoming king & queen will be Choice Awards Breakfast, Scholarship & Awards announced at the football game. On Saturday the assembly. Homecoming Dance will take place in the gym. Curtain Time is a talent show that all Westwood students can audition for. 11
STUDENT LAPTOP ETIQUETTE WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL DO ● Charge your 1:1 laptop at home nightly ● Bring your fully charged 1:1 laptop to school every day ● Conduct all communication in a responsible, ethical and polite manner. Appropriate language should be used in all communication at all times. ● Respect the district rules for Internet filtering and security measures. ● Use technology for school-related purposes only during the instructional day. ● Respect copyright laws and fair use guidelines and only download or import music, video or other content that is legally permissible by law. ● Make available for inspection by an administrator or teacher any messages or files sent or received to or from any location using your laptop. Files stored on district-owned technology are not private insofar as they may be viewed, monitored or archived by the district at any time. ● Do not run with the laptop, or carry it around when open. ● Place the laptop securely on your desk, not hanging over the edge ● Make sure your hands are clean and dry before handling laptop or touching the screen ● Use only your laptop, and keep it safe, secure and in good working order ● Follow the Mesa Public School Computer Ethics policy DON’T ● Don’t eat or drink while using the laptop. ● Don’t mark, deface, or place stickers on your laptop. ● Don’t reveal or post personal information through communication with unknown persons on the Internet ● Don’t attempt to override, bypass or otherwise change the Internet filters installed by the district ● Don’t use another person’s account or password, and don’t share your information ● Don’t loan out your laptop, leave it unattended, or leave it in a vehicle unattended ● Don’t leave your stylus on the table, always replace in the holder ● Don’t download and/or install any programs, files or games from the internet or other sources. This includes viruses or other malicious software. ● Don’t attempt to locate, view, share or store any material that is unacceptable in a school setting THESE GUIDELINES APPLY TO LAPTOP USE AT HOME AND AT SCHOOL 12
MESA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DRESS AND GROOMING This summary features highlights of the district's Policy JFCA: Student Dress and Clothing or attire by which an Grooming to help students comply with the standards at school and school events. adolescent male student does not wear Each principal and School Improvement Advisory Council may supplement the underwear, wears underwear as following districtwide standards. Complete information is available in your school office. outerwear, or wears trousers or shorts so that underwear is visible is prohibited. Pajamas and other sleepwear are General Standards Dress Standards prohibited. Personal appearance and dress are the Without limiting the general standards, Bandannas, hairnets and do-rags are responsibility of the student and the students must comply with the following prohibited. student’s parent or guardian. standards at school and school events: Jewelry and accessories with studs, Students will not dress or groom Jeans, pants and trousers must be worn spikes, sharp objects or heavy chains themselves in a manner that, in the at the waist area and must not drag are prohibited. judgment of the school administrator, excessively on the ground. No sagging Sunglasses may be worn indoors only if presents a risk to the health, safety or is allowed. there is a medical need to wear them. general welfare of the student, other Clothing must cover the abdomen, students or staff, or that is counterpro- Hats or other head apparel may not be back, buttocks, chest and genital areas. worn inside school buildings unless for ductive to the district’s educational Tops that expose cleavage are religious, medical or safety purposes. objectives. prohibited. When standing, tops must Students will not be prohibited or Students will refrain from displaying completely cover the midriff to the discouraged from wearing hats or tattoos or wearing clothing, jewelry or skirt, shorts or pants. See-through other clothing designed to reduce sun other accessories that communicate, clothing is prohibited. exposure while outdoors. whether through language, images, Skintight outer clothing, such as Trench coats and other oversized symbols, artwork, color schemes or spandex, is prohibited unless it is worn clothing that can conceal contraband clothing styles: for a school-sponsored extracurricular are prohibited. a message related to tobacco, alcohol, activity (for example, dance or Footwear must be worn at all times. illegal drugs and other items that wrestling). Shoes such as “wheels in the heels” that cannot be legally purchased or pose safety hazards and shoes such as possessed by minors Tube tops and halter tops are prohibited. Tank tops and other sleeveless tops are cleats that may damage flooring are a message that advocates or promotes permitted only if the straps are wider prohibited. violence or terror than 1 ⁄2 inches and the armholes are no Safety dress requirements for specific 1 a message that is sexually suggestive, lower than 2 inches from the armpit. classes must be followed. vulgar, obscene or plainly offensive Shorts must have at least a 2-inch a message that would cause a inseam and extend to the tip of the Grooming Standards reasonable person, as a student or staff student’s fingers. Without limiting the general standards, member, to feel threatened, Dresses and skirts must extend at least students must comply with the following intimidated or harassed because of the 1 inch beyond the tip of the student’s standards at school and school events: person’s race, ethnicity, religion, fingers. Students are expected to bathe and disability, gender or sexual orientation Clothing or attire by which an groom themselves regularly so that any a message expressing gang member- adolescent female student does not lack of personal hygiene is not annoying ship, affiliation or support wear a bra or underwear, wears a bra or or disruptive to students or staff. The foregoing standards regarding underwear as outerwear, or wears Secondary students may use cosmetics. “message” clothing will be interpreted clothing in a manner such that Heavy mascara and other use of and applied by school administrators in a underwear is visible through outerwear cosmetics that give the student a manner that avoids infringement of a is prohibited. disturbing or distracting appearance is student’s First Amendment rights. prohibited. Face paint is prohibited. (5/14) www.mpsaz.org 13 13
ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS DE MESA VESTIMENTA Y CUIDADO PERSONAL Este resumen contiene los puntos culminantes de la política del distrito JFCA: Vestimenta y exterior, o el usar pantalones o pantalones Cuidado Personal Estudiantil para ayudar a los estudiantes cumplir con las normas de la cortos donde la ropa interior sea visible. escuela y eventos escolares. Cada director y Consejo Asesor para el Mejoramiento Escolar Pajamas y otra ropa para dormir están pueden suplementar las siguientes normas del distrito. Información completa está prohibidos. disponible en la oficina de la escuela. Los pañuelos (bandanas) y redes para el pelo están prohibidos. Normas Generales Normas de Vestimenta Las joyas y accesorios con postes, picos, El aspecto personal y la vestimenta son Sin limitar las normas generales, los objetos filosos o cadenas gruesas están responsabilidad del estudiante y del padre estudiantes deben cumplir con las siguientes prohibidas. o tutor del estudiante. normas en la escuela y eventos escolares: Los lentes para el sol solo pueden ser Los estudiantes no deben vestirse o Los pantalones y pantalón de mezclilla usados dentro de la escuela únicamente si peinarse en una manera que, en el criterio deben ser usados en el área de la cintura es por prescripción médica. del administrador escolar, pueda presentar y no deben colgar o arrastrar Los sombreros u otro atuendo para la un riesgo a la salud, seguridad o bienestar excesivamente. Esto no será permitido. cabeza no puede ser usado dentro del general del estudiante, otros estudiantes o La ropa debe cubrir el abdomen, espalda, edificio escolar, solo por propósitos personal, o que sea contraproducente a los glúteos, pecho y áreas genitales. Están religiosos, médicos o por seguridad. No se objetivos educativos del distrito. prohibidas las blusas que exponen el prohíbe o desanima al estudiante el usar Los estudiantes deben abstenerse de escote. Al estar parado, las blusas deben sombreros u otra ropa diseñada para mostrar tatuajes o el usar ropa, joyas u otros cubrir totalmente el diafragma hasta reducir el ser expuesto al sol mientras accesorios que comuniquen, ya sea a través llegar a la falda, pantalón corto o esté en el exterior. del lenguaje, imagenes, símbolos, arte, pantalón. La ropa transparente está Los abrigos, gabardinas u otra ropa combinación de colores o estilo de ropa: prohibida. enorme que pueda ocultar contrabando un mensaje relacionado con el tabaco, Ropa muy ajustada, tal como la fibra de están prohibidas. alcohol, drogas ilegales u otros artículos poliuretano (spandex) está prohibida, Se debe usar el calzado siempre. Los que no pueden ser comprados solo si se usa para una actividad extra zapatos, tales como, “wheels in the heels,” legalmente o tener en posesión un curricular patrocinada por la escuela (por (ruedas en el tacón) que son riesgos de menor de edad ejemplo, baile o lucha libre). seguridad y zapatos como ‘cleats’ (clavos un mensaje que apoya o promueve la Blusas que descubren todo el hombro de metal) que pueden dañar el piso están violencia o terror (tube tops, halter tops) están prohibidas. prohibidos. un mensaje que es sexualmente Las blusas sin mangas u otras camisas serán Debe seguir los requisitos de vestimenta sugestivo, vulgar, obsceno o claramente permitidas solamente si los tirantes son de de seguridad para clases específicas. ofensivo 11⁄2 pulgadas de ancho y la sisa no debe ser un mensaje que puede causar a una de 2 pulgadas por debajo de la axila. Normas del persona razonable, como un estudiante o miembro del personal, sentirse acosado, Los pantalones cortos deben tener un largo de la costura interior, de por lo Cuidado Personal intimidado por motivos de su raza, menos 2 pulgadas y extenderse a la Sin limitar las normas generales, los origen étnico, religión, discapacidad, sexo punta de los dedos del estudiante. estudiantes deben cumplir con las u orientación sexual Los vestidos y faldas deben extenderse siguientes normas en la escuela y eventos por lo menos 1 pulgada de la punta de escolares: un mensaje que exprese ser miembro de una pandilla, afiliación o apoyo a la los dedos del estudiante. Se espera que los estudiantes se bañen y misma Está prohibido la ropa o atuendo la cual se peinen regularmente para que la falta una mujer adolescente no use un brazier de higiene personal no moleste o Las normas anteriores sobre vestimenta o ropa interior, usar un brazier u otra ropa perjudique los estudiantes o al personal. de “mensaje” serán interpretadas y aplicadas por los administradores escolares interior como ropa exterior, o el usar ropa Los estudiantes de secundaria pueden de manera que evite la violación de los en que de manera la ropa interior esté usar cosméticos. Está prohibido el usar derechos de un estudiante con respecto a visible. rimel (mascara) gruesa o usar otros la Primera Enmienda de derechos. Esta prohibida la ropa o atuendo la cual cosméticos que dé al estudiante una un hombre adolescente no use ropa apariencia que moleste o distraiga. Está interior, el usar ropa interior como ropa prohibida la pintura facial. (5/14) www.mpsaz.org 14 14
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