Student Handbook

Welcome to CANYON VIEW JUNIOR HIGH for the 2005 - 2006 school year!

As a faculty and staff we are pleased you are going to be a member of our outstanding student body. Our school has a long-standing tradition of excellence in academics and citizenship, extra curricular activities, and unselfish service to others. We invite you to join us in our journey and to take pride in yourself, our school, and our community during 2005 – 2006. YOU are our most important concern. Canyon View Administration

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Students have the right to a safe learning environment, free from distracting and disruptive influences. Student discipline and responsibility are integral components of a positive learning environment at CVJH. Students have the right to feel welcome and have a safe learning environment at school, free from distracting and disruptive influences. We must all work together to treat everyone in the school community with the respect and dignity we so richly deserve. In order to accomplish these objectives, all students are expected to follow these guidelines:
1. Attend school daily and be on time for all classes.
2. Be prepared for class, complete all homework and hand in assignments on time.
3. Ask for help if you don’t understand something in class.
4. Respect yourself and the rights of others. Never endanger, harass, intimidate, or disturb others.
5. Promote good school, student, teacher, and parent communications.

BECOMING A “NO BACKPACK SCHOOL:” Canyon View Junior High, beginning with the 2005-2006 school year, will be “NO BACKPACK SCHOOL.” Students may carry their back pack to and from school, but during the school day the backpack must remain in their locker.
1. PLAN AHEAD: Take materials for at least two classes to avoid going to your locker between every class.
2. TAKE THE SHORTEST ROUTE TO YOUR LOCKER: Map out the fastest route to your locker, without stopping for long chats with your friends. Walk and talk.
3. USE YOUR OWN LOCKER: Your locker has only enough room for one backpack and “stuff.”
4. KEEP YOUR LOCKER CLEAN AND ORGANIZED: This will help you find things quickly, while keeping your work and papers neat and grade-ready.
5. KEEP YOUR THINGS IN A ZIPPERED POUCH AND ZIPPERED NOTEBOOK
6. STAY ORGANIZED BY CLASS: Staying organized by class in your locker, notebook, and even your bedroom will help you stay on top of all homework, projects, activities, or tests due.
7. HAND IN YOUR WORK ON TIME: You will have a better grade, attitude, and time in school if you do not have to search for your work in the black hole at the bottom of your locker and/or backpack.

SCHOOL & STUDENT COUNCIL THEME FOR 2005 - 2006:




Mascot: FALCONS: “Rulers of the Wild:” They have Eyes of Discernment. Their Skill defends the Vulnerable,
Their Reign Upholds the Powerless, Their Calls Shriek Only Justice, And their Fierceness unmasks the Adversary.
Colors: Blue & White Mottos: “The Flight Continues” and/or “The Flight of a Lifetime”
Administration: Principal: Mrs. Schwartz Assistant Principals: Mr. Bailey; Dr. S.K. Smith
Counselors: Mrs. Garcia; Mr. Lyman; Mr. Olsen
Secretaries: Mrs. Atkins; Mrs. Delaney; Mrs. King; Mrs. Lloyd; Mrs. Rigby

MISSION STATEMENT: We dedicate ourselves to effective student learning and continuous improvement.
VISION STATEMENTS: To promote student learning and continuous improvement, each member of our community pledges to:
• value one another
• engage in relevant learning experiences for self and others
• expect, assess, and support student learning
• support collaborative problem solving
• encourage family and public support

DRSLS– DESIRED RESULTS OF STUDENT LEARNING: As each student moves through his/her educational experience, in all content areas of study, he/she will be able to understand and apply the following:

1. Effective Communicator Students communicate clearly using appropriate methods.
Students communicate with purpose and understanding of audience.
Students communicate effectively by implementing quality work standards.
2. Responsible Citizen Students are accountable for personal choices and act ethically.
Students value their own and others’ dignity, needs, rights, and property.
Students act as responsible citizens in their community.
3. Computer and Information Literate Students use appropriate technology to expand learning.
Students can obtain reliable and relevant information to form reasonable conclusions.
Students organize, analyze, evaluate and apply information gathered.
4. Complex Thinker Students make connections between classroom and life experiences.
Students use multiple thinking strategies to solve problems.
Students reflect on and evaluate their learning for the purpose of improvement.
5. Collaborator Students work together to accomplish tasks in various situations.
Students extend themselves to contribute to the common goal.
Students appropriately deal with conflict by respecting others’ opinions.


Canyon View Junior High School
SCHOOL CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE, 2005 – 2006


Teacher Contract Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, August 18, 2005
Open house (6-8 p.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, August 18, 2005
1st day of school: 7th grade ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, August 19, 2005
1st day of school: 8th & 9th grades (7th @home). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, August 22, 2005
All grades attend school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, August 24, 2005
School Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, September 2, 2005
Labor Day (no school) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, September 5, 2005
Mid-term reports (1st term). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, September 23, 2005
Parent/teacher conference (3:30-6:30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday & Wednesday, September 27 & 28, 2005
School Picture Retakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, October 14, 2005
UEA Convention (no school) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday & Friday, October 20 & 21, 2005
Professional Development Day (no students). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, October 24, 2005
End of 1st term (47 days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, October 28, 2005 Compensatory day (no school) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, November 24, 2005
Thanksgiving recess (no school) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday & Friday, November 25 & 26, 2005
Mid-term reports (2nd term). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, December 2, 2005
Student Led Parent/Teacher Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, December 6, 2005
Christmas vacation (no school) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005 to Monday January 2, 2006
School begins after Christmas vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday January 3, 2006
End of 2nd term (44 days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, January 13, 2006
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no school) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, January 16, 2006
Professional Development Day (no students) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, January 27, 2006
Mid-term reports (3rd term). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, February 17, 2006
President's Day (no school) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, February 20, 2006
Professional Development Day (no students). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, March 6, 2006
Snow day (no school, if not used). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, March 17, 2006
End of 3rd term (43 days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, March 23, 2006
Compensatory day (no school) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, April 17, 2006
Spring vacation (no school) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, April 18 through Friday, April 21, 2006
Student Led Parent/Teacher Conferences (12:45-6:30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Mid-term reports (4th term). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, April 28, 2006
Memorial Day (no school) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, May 29, 2006
9th grade day at Lagoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, May 31, 2006
7th/8th grade activity day at CVJH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Yearbook day at CVJH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, June 1, 2006
End of 4th term (46 days)--last day of school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, June 2, 2006










SETTING YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS
Using the Canyon View Junior High Student Planner


Name: __________________________________ Address: ____________________________________

Home Phone: ____________________________ Locker #: ___________________________________

The Student Planner is distributed as a courtesy to every student to promote school-wide achievement. We encourage students and parents alike to use the planner as an important ingredient to promote success, develop character, and build positive self-esteem. So let’s set a goal to help one another have a “Flight of a Lifetime” at Canyon View, 2005 - 2006.

Record assignments, information, and progress on a daily basis
Student Responsibility: Parent Responsibility: Teacher Responsibility:
• Take planner to each class, write
assignments, notes to self, every day.
• Planner check: have everything needed
to complete work, projects at home.
• Show planner to your parents/teachers. • Check planner often preferably daily.
• Ask to see assignments, projects.
• Communicate with teachers by using the
planner, email, phone, or in person.
• List daily assignments in a visible
place in the classroom.
• Encourage or require students to
write assignments in planners.
• Communicate often with parents.

Developing Good Study Habits
Attitude is everything: Plan Study Time Each Day: Plan a study place:
• Think positively!!
• Keep your goals in mind.
• Use your time wisely.
• Plan for deadlines.
• Don’t wait till the last minute when a
project is due--your panic is not your
parents’ panic!! • Break assignments into small parts.
• Pick consistent study times.
• Pick a quiet, orderly study place.
• Be comfortable.
• Don’t let yourself be distracted.

Health Tips
Food and You: General Health: Benefits of Exercise:
• Eat a balanced diet, limiting junk food
and carbonated soda.
• Eat BREAKFAST! This helps you
focus and do better in school. If you
do not have time to eat at home, eat at
school. • Be physically active, aerobic exercise
20 to 30 minutes; 3 days/wk.
• Don’t smoke, drink or use drugs.
• Wash your hands when touching food.
• Stay home when you are infectious.
• Be SAFE: Wear seat belts, helmets, etc. • Keeps your mind/body working well.
• Improves sleep, energy levels, self-
image, muscle tone, and appetite.
• Helps you cope with stress, feel more
relaxed, and less tense.

Quality Work Standards
School-wide: General School-wide: Math
1. Quality Work is neat.
a. Free of smudges, scribbles, or stains
b. Has no wrinkles or spiral edges
2. Quality Work is organized and readable.
a. Handwriting is readable
b. Is written and handed in on a clean full sheet of paper
c. Is organized
d. May be typed
3. Quality work means best effort.
a. Follows all instructions
b. Uses proper grammar: capital letters at the beginning of
sentences and proper nouns; puts thoughts into paragraph
format; and, knows how to use punctuation
c. Has been spell checked
4. Quality work is 100% complete.
a. Has full name an class period written neatly
b. Is on time! Failure to produce Quality Math work will result in a homework appointment.
1. Quality Math Work is neat.
a. Is written in pencil on a clean full sheet of paper
b. Has no wrinkles or spiral edges
c. Is organized and readable
2. Quality Math work means best effort.
a. Follows all directions
b. Explanations are clear and complete
c. Shows all work
3. Quality Math work is 100% complete.
a. Has full name, period, and assignment written in the
top right-hand corner
b. Is on time!

BELL SCHEDULE 2005-2006

CANYON VIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IS A CLOSED CAMPUS: Students are to remain on campus during the entire school day. School begins at 7:45 a.m., ends at 2:25 p.m.; busses depart at 2:32. Students are welcome in the building one half hour before and after school. Mondays, Collaboration days, school will end at 1:25 p.m. with busses departing at 1:32 p.m. Students who live close enough to school to make it home and back within 30 minutes may go home for lunch only with parental and school administration approval. Permission slips are available from the Attendance Office.

MONDAY
First Lunch
1st Period 7:45-8:20 (35)
Ann/Ch1 8:20-8:40 (20)
2nd Period 8:45-9:20 (35)
3rd Period 9:25-10:00 (35)
4th Period 10:05-10:45 (40)
Lunch 10:45-11:15 (30)
If 5th Period is upstairs eat first lunch, then go to class.
5th Period 11:20-11:55 (40)
6th Period 12:00-12:40 (40)
7th Period 12:45-1:20 (35)
Planner Check 1:20-1:25 (5) Second Lunch
1st Period 7:45-8:20 (35)
Ann/Ch1 8:20-8:40 (20)
2nd Period 8:45-9:20 (35)
3rd Period 9:25-10:00 (35)
4th Period 10:05-10:45 (40)
5th Period 10:50-11:25 (35)
Lunch 11:25-11:55 (30)
If 5th Period is downstairs go to class, then eat second lunch.
6th Period 12:00-12:40 (40)
7th Period 12:45-1:20 (35)
Planner Check 1:20-1:25 (5)

TUESDAY
First Lunch
1st Period 7:45-9:10 (85)
Ann/Ch 1 9:10-9:25 (15)
3rd Period 9:30-10:55(85)
First Lunch 10:55-11:25(30)
5th Period 11:30-12:55(85)
7th Period 1:00-2:20 (80)
Planner Check 2:20-2:25 (5) Second Lunch
1st Period 7:45-9:10 (85)
Ann/Ch 1 9:10-9:25 (15)
3rd Period 9:30-10:55(85)
5th Period 11:00-11:40(40)
2nd Lunch 11:40-12:10(30)
5th Period 12:15-12:55(40)
7th Period 1:00-2:20 (80)
Planner Check 2:20-2:25 (5) Third Lunch
1st Period 7:45-9:10 (85)
Ann/Ch 1 9:10-9:25 (15)
3rd Period 9:30-10:55(85)
5th Period 11:00-12:25(85)
Lunch 12:25-12:55(30)
7th Period 1:00-2:20 (80)
Planner Check 2:20-2:25 (5)

WEDNESDAY
First Lunch
2nd Period 7:45-9:10 (85)
Falcon HR 9:15-10:30 (75)
Ann/Ch 1 10:30-10:50(20)
First Lunch 10:50-11:20(30)
4th Period 11:25-12:50(85)
6th Period 12:55-2:20 (85)
Planner Check 2:20-2:25 (5) Second Lunch
2nd Period 7:45-9:10 (85)
Falcon HR 9:15-10:30 (75)
Ann/Ch 1 10:30-10:50(20)
4th Period 10:55-11:35(40)
Lunch 11:35-12:05(30)
4th Period 12:10-12:50(40)
6th Period 12:55-2:20 (85)
Planner Check 2:20-2:25 (5) Third Lunch
2nd Period 7:45-9:10 (85)
Falcon HR 9:15-10:30 (75)
Ann/Ch 1 10:30-10:50(20)
4th Period 10:55-12:20(85)
Lunch 12:20-12:50(30)
6th Period 12:55-2:20 (85)
Planner Check 2:20-2:25 (5)

THURSDAY, FRIDAY
First Lunch
1st Period 7:45-8:30 (45)
Ch 1/Ann 8:30-8:50 (20)
2nd Period 8:55-9:40 (45)
3rd Period 9:45-10:30 (45)
1st Lunch 10:30-11:00( 30)
4th Period 11:05-11:50(45)
5th Period 11:55-12:40(45)
6th Period 12:45-1:30 (45)
7th Period 1:35-2:20 (45)
Planner Check 2:20-2:25 (5) Second Lunch
1st Period 7:45-8:30 (45)
Ch 1/Ann 8:30-8:50 (20)
2nd Period 8:55-9:40 (45)
3rd Period 9:45-10:30 (45)
4th Period 10:35-11:20(45)
2nd Lunch 11:20-11:50(30)
5th Period 11:55-12:40(45)
6th Period 12:45-1:30 (45)
7th Period 1:35-2:20 (45)
Planner Check 2:20-2:25 (5) Third Lunch
1st Period 7:45-8:30 (45)
Ch 1/Ann 8:30-8:50 (20)
2nd Period 8:55-9:40 (45)
3rd Period 9:45-10:30 (45)
4th Period 10:35-11:20(45)
5th Period 11:25-12:10(45)
3rd Lunch 12:10-12:40(30)
6th Period 12:45-1:30 (45)
7th Period 1:35-2:20 (45)
Planner Check 2:20-2:25 (5)


STUDENT RECOGNITION/REWARDS AT CVJH:

Our student recognition and rewards programs help provide a very positive environment for everyone at Canyon View. We encourage all students to participate in and benefit from the variety of programs listed below. During the school year, others may be added to recognize the accomplishments of as many of our students on as many levels as possible.

ACADEMICS/ATTENDANCE

Drawing for Dough: Weekly drawing where students may earn a monetary reward for perfect attendance.
Perfect Attendance: Students may earn awards for perfect attendance and/or no tardies at the end of the year.
High Honor Roll: 3.95 - 4.0 G.P.A. Honor Roll: 3.7 - 3.94 G.P.A. Students who earn high honor roll or honor roll standings will be recognized at the end of each term.
9th Grade 4.0 Award: Maintaining 4.0 G.P.A. over their 3 years at CVJH. Students are recognized at the end of the year.
8th Grade 4.0 Award: Maintaining 4.0 G.P.A. for their 2 years at CVJH. Students are recognized at the end of the year.
7th Grade 4.0 Award: Maintaining 4.0 G.P.A. for their 1st year at CVJH. Students are recognized at the end of the year.
Student Recognition (Special) Award: Teachers nominate students for specific subject awards at the end of the year.
Making the Grade: Students may attend school-wide activities or receive school-wide rewards at midterm, by earning a C- or better in every class. "Making the Grade" is a midterm bench mark, designed to motivate students to either continue their good work or complete needed make-up work by the end of the term.

GENERAL/CITIZENSHIP

Spin the Winners Wheel: All students have may win prizes from the student store twice a month by spinning the wheel. To qualify, students earn stickers in Homeroom. Every 20 stickers (which must be stuck to the appropriate page in the planner) allow each student to spin the wheel.
Caught Being Good: Students caught being good by any staff member earn a CBG card, which is placed in a jar in the office. If his/her card is drawn at the end of the month, the student earns a reward.
Fantastic Falcon Activities: "Fantastic Falcon" is for citizenship recognition at the end of each term. Students may participate in school-wide activities or receive school-wide rewards if they qualify in one of the following areas:
1. 3 tardies or less during term. 2. Perfect attendance during term. 3. 5 O’s in citizenship and no N or U grades at term’s end. Students on Approved Release time must have 4 O’s in citizenship and no N or U grades at term’s end.
Fantastic Falcon 4th term: All students may participate in grade-specific activity (9th=Lagoon, 7th/8th=field/class day at school). To qualify for Lagoon, 9th graders must have earned no more than 13 tardies and no truancies during the term.

DISTRICT/SCHOOL-SPONSORED EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY: The district minimum requirements for participation in school sports or extra curricular activities state that students must have a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) with no more than one “F” (failing grade) the previous term in order to qualify. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA throughout the activity to remain eligible. In addition, coaches or activities directors may require a higher standard of eligibility for their group based on their expectations for excellence. Students must contact coaches/activities directors in person for clarification.

CITIZENSHIP ELIGIBILITY: Students participating in any extra curricular activity must maintain good citizenship (full satisfactory citizenship--no more than 2 N’s and no U’s in the previous term) and grades (2.0 or better) in class and the school at large.

DISTRICT SPONSORED SPORTS @ CVJHS: Basketball is open to 9th grade boys/girls only. Track is offered to boys/girls in 7th/8th/9th grades. 9th GRADE BOYS/GIRLS may participate in high school athletic activities. Students must contact coaches at Orem or Timpanogos High School to join a team. Utah High School Athletics Association (UHSAA) rules apply.



ATTENDANCE (District Policy 5156)
The Alpine School Board of Education in accordance with the Utah Compulsory Attendance Law requires parents to have their children, between the ages of 6 and 18 years, attend school every day, in order to receive maximum benefit from their education. Canyon View Junior High is a closed campus. Students are to remain on campus during the entire school day unless properly checked out by a legal guardian or person appointed by the guardian.

EXCUSED ABSENCES:
1. In the event of an illness or other circumstance that might prevent a student from attending class, a parent/guardian must notify the school requesting the absence be excused. This may be done by note or by calling Mrs. Delaney, at 227-2410, within 5 days of the absence or the absence will be considered truancy. Those that are verified will be marked excused. “Excused” absence guidelines, established by Utah State Legislature/Board policy, include:
a. Illness, medical, or dental appointments, (school may require verification).
b. Death and funeral services of family members.
c. Occasional home or personal emergency, verified by parent/guardian.
d. Extreme hardship. Request for extreme hardship excuses are only approved by School administrators.
e. Educational tours, family vacations, school field trips or activities.
HOMEWORK: Parents may call Mrs. Delaney on 3rd day of absence to request homework. Prior to the 3rd day parents are encouraged to contact teachers directly before/after school or through PowerSchool. YOU, the student, are responsible for all make-up work missed as a result of an absence

2. CHECK-IN: Students arriving late, go to the front office to receive a pass to class (excused/unexcused). A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE: Due to excessive lateness to first period, we would like to help you help your student. We know there are valid reasons for being late--illness, doctor/ dentist appointments, and even the occasional bad morning. However, when the lateness is chronic and for no other reason than sleeping late, we have a hard time excusing it time after time after time. It is very disruptive to the class of 30+ students and the teacher who has to interrupt a lesson, acknowledge the student, and basically start the lesson again for his/her benefit day after day. If your student has a valid reason for being late, such as a chronic illness, we will help accommodate his/her needs. Otherwise, we will not excuse more than (3) 1st period tardies per term. Thank you, Mrs. Delaney

3. CHECK OUT PROCEDURE: Check outs will not be taken over the phone for safety reasons. All persons authorized to check a student out of school must be listed on the emergency health record. The student may bring a note from the parent/guardian to the attendance office from the parent the morning of the check out or the parents/guardian must come to the attendance office to sign the student out.

4. TARDY/SLUFF POLICY, 2005 - 2006: There is a 5 minute passing period between each class. Students are expected to be on time, in their seats, prepared and ready to work when the tardy bell rings.

# Tardies Consequence Referred To:
3 Letter to parents Tracker
5 Conference with Counselor, Phone call to parent(s), solutions as needed Counselor
7; 9 1 lunch detention per tardy #7; #9 Administration
11; 13 2 lunch detentions per tardy #11; #13 Administration
15 Rest of term lunch detentions Administration
Beyond 15 In or out of school suspensions possible. Phone call or meeting with parent(s) Administration
Single Class Period Truancy Time for Time: One lunch detention per period missed, Phone call to parent(s) Administration
All day truancy Send home Utah Code letter—law regarding compulsory education. In or out of school suspensions possible. Phone call or meeting with parent(s), referred to conference with Counselor Administration
and
Counselor
Continued Truancy Referral to Truancy School and/or Court Administration

5. HALL PASSES: Students who need to be out of class during class time must carry an official hall pass found in this planner. Teachers must sign the pass which is filled out by the student in ink.

VISITORS: Parents/Guardians are always welcome at Canyon View. Please check in at the front office where we will be happy to help you and/or issue a Visitor’s pass. Due to the high number of students attending CVJH, we are unable to accommodate out-of-state or out-of-town friends or relatives. Students from other junior high or high schools are not allowed on campus during the school day and are considered trespassers.

ACADEMICS
ACADEMIC PROGRAM: The curriculum at Canyon View Junior High gives every student an opportunity to succeed. The core requires all students to study English, science, mathematics, health, and physical education. Enrichment (“encore”) curriculum allows students to explore and enhance their personal interests in music, art, drama, foreign languages, family and consumer sciences, and technology. The faculty and staff invite you to get involved in your education, letting fun and academic experiences help you soar above the rest.

COUNSELOR CENTER (Navigation Station): Guidance, counseling services are available for students or parents needing help for any reason. All interviews are strictly confidential.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES: Questions regarding grades should be directed first to the teacher, then to counseling or administration, as needed. Please call the school for an appointment with a teacher or group of teachers
1. Parent/teacher and/or Student-led conferences are held four times a year, after each midterm grade report.
2. Student Educational and Occupational Plan (SEOP) meeting with counselor, student, and parents.

GRADE REPORTS: Are distributed at midterm and within 2 weeks after each term ends. 4th term grades are mailed.
1. ACADEMIC TRACKING: We are here to help you succeed. One of the many ways you may “Set Yourself Up For
Success” is to use your planner and/or adults to monitor your assignments and progress.
2. Deficiency notices sent near the middle of each term to students receiving a “D” grade or below in any class. A mid-
term report, a phone contact, a conference, or a mailed progress report shall constitute notification.
3. FAILING NOTICES (District Policy 4056): Parents shall be notified at least 3 weeks before the end of the term if
their son/daughter is in danger of failing the course.
4. Students may make-up missing work: Students may arrange for special help from teachers to avoid failing the term.

MEDIA CENTER SERVICES: Students using the Media Center should come with a quiet purpose in mind. The Media Center is open before and after school for your use. It is also a game and study center during lunches. Students are responsible for all books checked out in their name, including paying fines for over-due books, any damages, or loss.

INTERNET, WIDE AREA NETWORK ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (District Policy 5225): Alpine Board of Education requires all students, patrons, or employees of the district to comply with the UEN Acceptable Use Policy.
1. Public school students may have permission to use the Internet @ CVJH, if they have written parental permission and access to the Internet [only] under school supervision.
2. No student is identified or private information published on any school sponsored web site.
3. Alpine School District filters access points for the Internet. However, some accessible sites may contain illegal,
defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive material. Please use good judgment if you happen upon these.
Appropriate disciplinary action shall be taken against any student who willfully and knowingly violates the Acceptable Use Policy

RULES OF CONDUCT: SAFE SCHOOLS & STUDENT BEHAVIOR
ALL DISTRICT AND SCHOOL DISCIPLINE, SAFE SCHOOLS, ATTENDANCE/TARDY, AND STANDARDS OF DRESS POLICIES ARE OBSERVED. The administration shall have the authority to suspend pupils from school for persistent opposition to school authority, general bad behavior, and/or causing injury to others in the school.

DRESS CODE (District Policy 5152) - Extremes of dress and appearance attract improper attention to the individual, interfering with the educational process. The school will make the final determination on clothing or attire that is inappropriate. Students may either be sent home to change or asked to wear the “I love the dress code t-shirt.” This policy applies to all school related functions and/or special activities approved by the principal. Dress code violations will be referred for administrative action. Adherence to the dress/grooming standards will be the responsibility of the student and his/her parent or guardian, as shown by your signatures on the beginning of the year’s document kept in the office and at the end of the planner.
1. Hair is clean, well groomed. Hair dyed unnatural colors, a distraction, violates CVJHS dress code.
2. Clothing: All students are required to wear appropriate footwear (no slippers).
a. Gang related clothing is unacceptable according to district policy (#5182). Displaying gang symbols, chains, long
Belts, insignias, gang colors or jackets are not allowed.
b. Students--UNDERWEAR ALERT - Pants should be worn at the waist! No low riding, sagging or baggy clothing.
Dress code violations are referred for administrative action.
c. Shorts and skirt length have been set by the administration to be worn around the knees.
d. No halters, bare midriffs (tummies must be covered), tank tops, spaghetti straps, sleeveless shirts, Display of
undergarments. Violations are referred for administrative action.
e. Vulgar words, profane or obscene slogans, pictures, or advertisements for alcohol, tobacco, and drugs those which
Promote sexual harassment on clothing will not be tolerated.
f. Hats or bandannas must not be worn in the building, carried, or held during school hours. Any teacher or
Administrator may confiscate these items if the rules are not followed.

DRUG, TOBACCO, AND ALCOHOL POLICY (District Policy 5430): Drug offenses are defined as the possession, use, or distribution (giving away or selling) of any controlled substance, and/or any drug paraphernalia (hypodermic needles, bongs, roach clips, hash pipes, etc.), which may be used to produce, package, distribute, or use drugs. Controlled substances include marijuana, cocaine, steroids, and all other drugs listed in the law, such as tobacco and alcohol; prescription medication not prescribed to the student; and any imitation (look-a-like). Any student in violation of drug policies shall be subject to the following disciplinary actions:
1. Suspension from school for up to 10 school days.
2. Referral to local police and Referral to Alpine School District Parent-Teen program. 2nd or 3rd offense will result in
a referral to an administrative hearing panel for possible expulsion.
3. 1st offense distributing or selling drugs, alcohol earns an automatic district administrative hearing for possible
expulsion.

SAFE SCHOOLS (District Policy 5182) District policy prohibits:
1. Disruptive Act: Disrupts daily operation of school includes but are not limited to physical or sexual assault intimidation, aggression, or possessing a weapon.
2. Dangerous Weapons: Any item capable of causing death or serious bodily injury, or a facsimile or representation
of the item. Includes--firearms, knives, metal knuckles, straight razors, explosives, poisons, drugs, and noxious
irritating gasses.
3. Hazing/Harassment: Any intimidation of students, staff or any act that injures, degrades, or disgraces students or staff.
4. Abetting: Supporting, encouraging, and/or assisting activities which violate the Safe Schools Policy.
5. Gangs/Secret Societies/Hate Groups: A group of two or more people who form an allegiance and engage in a range of disruptive behaviors that include violent or unlawful activity or which advocate hatred or discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin or disability.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT (District Policy 5185): District policy prohibits sexual harassment of any kind--adult to adult, adult to student, student to adult, or student to student. It is defined as unwanted conduct or communication of a sexual nature that adversely affects a person’s educational opportunities, comfort levels, relationships, or environment. Students who feel they have been sexually harassed should file a complaint with a school counselor or administrator (forms are in both offices.) Investigation/resolution of the complaint proceeds immediately.

SUSPENSION/EXPULSION FROM SCHOOL: Students should remember that their right to attend school is subject to their compliance with the rules which are discussed throughout this planner. Any illegal act committed on school grounds may result in court prescribed penalties, but also may result in suspension or expulsion from school. Students, patrons, and school personnel do not have to take abuse in any form from anyone.

RESPECTING/MAINTAINING ALL SCHOOL PROPERTY Vandalizing rest rooms, the building at large, textbooks, equipment, lockers, etc., with writing, tagging, stickers, etc., or by mistreating them in any way, will result in possible loss of locker privileges, restitution fines, student-parent-administrator conference, suspension, or possible expulsion from school.


TELEPHONE USE: NOTE: Students are NOT to be tardy to, or absent from class to make a phone call.
1. Cellular phones are not to be on or used (including text messages) during class. Phones may be considered a nuisance item and taken away if students do not follow these guidelines. If students respect the rules, they will be allowed to use the phones during class change, at lunch, before and after school.
2. A student phone is provided in the office for emergency situations. Calls asking parent/guardian permission to leave
school for any reason are to be made from the office, confirmed by the school secretaries.

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR - The major purposes of our school are accomplished within the classroom. Most students respect the rights of their fellow students and the teacher, but occasionally a student refuses to obey a teacher, refuses to do any work, or upsets class work by disrupting class activities. Such behavior prevents other students from learning and is, therefore, unacceptable. The teacher may call parents, refer the student to the administration, or request a parent/teacher/student/administrator conference. The District Earnest and Persistent Effort Policy will be followed.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS: Substitute teachers are deserving of the same respect as regular classroom teachers. Students are expected to be on their best behavior, as substitute teaching is a difficult task under the best circumstances. Students failing to do so will be referred to the administration.

BOY--GIRL FRIENDSHIPS: Also known as PDA or public display of affection, students are not allowed to hold hands or engage in other inappropriate physical contact anywhere on campus or at any school-sponsored activity.

SPORTSMANSHIP: Throughout the year, CVJH competes against other schools in various activities. Participants and fans (spectators) observe rules of good sportsmanship at all times. CVJH students do not downgrade or belittle our opponents (guests). Instead, we have fun, cheer for our teams, and treat our guests with respect and dignity. Spectators behaving badly- disruptive, embarrassing, or disrespectful to guests, officials, teachers, or administrators will be asked to leave the activity.

AUDITORIUM: The auditorium should be treated like any fine theater, where our students show courtesy at all times. Unnecessary talk, undignified sounds, stomping feet, whistling, booing, or other discourteous acts toward a performer or group will not be tolerated. If this happens, spectators may be asked to leave the activity or the assembly. Food items are not allowed.

NUISANCE ITEMS: Harmful or distracting nuisance items such as squirt guns, rubber bands, spit wads, yo- yo’s, finger boards, water balloons, wheels, fuel lighters, etc. are not allowed at school and will not be returned. Electronic devices such as personal stereos, electronic games, light pens, pagers, remote controls are not allowed at school and will be returned to the parent.

BUSES: Bus safety is serious business. All students being transported are under the supervision/authority of the bus driver and must obey his/her instructions immediately and at all times. CVJH students must demonstrate responsible behavior when riding the school bus, so everyone arrives at school and/or home safely. Students who violate the following rules may lose their bus privileges, as riding a bus, is a privilege and not a right!
1. To prevent injury or serious accident:
a. Students must line up properly, staying out of the street and on the pavement as the bus arrives.
b. Enter and load the buses in an orderly manner.
c. Be seated; stay seated while the bus is moving. You do not need to stand/turn around to talk to friends.
d. Do not place objects and especially not any part of your body out the windows, even if the bus is stopped.
e. Do not open the emergency door, windows, or sky light except in cases of real/actual emergency.
2. Do not eat, drink, or litter on the bus.
3. Vandalism is treated and handled as a violation of District/CVJH Safe Schools Policy.

FIELD TRIP BEHAVIOR: Students should remember that while on field trips they are representatives of CVJH and are expected to be on their best behavior. Misbehavior may result in lost privileges or other disciplinary action as needed.

LOCKERS: School lockers are school property. School officials have a responsibility and right to examine the contents of lockers for reasons of health, safety, and security.
1. Students should keep lockers neat, safe, and secure. Keep your locker combination confidential. DO NOT give
your combination to any other student. Friends today may not be friends tomorrow.
2. No objectionable posters, pictures, or sayings may be posted in your locker.
3. CVJH and the district are not responsible for lost and/or stolen property taken from or found in lockers.

LUNCH BREAK: CVJH is a closed campus: Students must remain on campus during lunch breaks.
1. Unless, students who live close enough to school to eat at home without being late to their next class may qualify for
an “Off Campus Lunch Pass.” See Mrs. Delaney for request forms. The completed form [parental consent], remains
on file with Mrs. Delaney who will also issue the permanent pass. Students must be supervised when eating at home
and have the pass any time they leave campus for lunch.
2. Students remaining on campus to eat may either pay for their food before school (check or cash for a whole month) or
as they choose their lunch (meal to meal). Both breakfast and lunch are served daily.
3. Students are not permitted passed the dark blue line, in halls or classroom areas during lunch, classes are in progress.
During scheduled lunch time, students are welcome to be in the cafeteria, foyer, and courtyard.

CAFETERIA AND LUNCH BREAK: The Cafeteria is and should be a place where you can enjoy a meal with your friends, while you take a moment to relax. Yet, everyone needs to do their part to keep the Cafeteria neat and clean--there are no servants here. Not cleaning your area shows a lack of pride in yourself, your friends, and CVJH--which isn’t really you.
1. Student behavior should be based on courtesy and cleanliness, meaning that all papers, cans, and other trash needs to be thrown away in the appropriate containers.
2. Students are responsible for the condition of the table at which they eat, including outside courtyard.

VENDING MACHINES: Please do not abuse this privilege or the machines. The vending machines are here for your use before/after school, or during lunches, but not between classes as food and drinks are not allowed in the classrooms.
Occasionally, the machines do eat money or forget to completely drop your snack. The school is not given replacement monies, so you or your parents will need to call Hansen Candy, Pepsi, or Coke directly.

“PUT THE SNOW DOWN!” A MATTER OF SAFETY: Throwing snowballs is prohibited anywhere on school grounds, including bus areas, as a safety issue. Therefore, students participating in throwing snowballs may face immediate suspension.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE GUIDELINES: The following emergency procedures are intended for most emergency situations. If evacuation is necessary the alarm sounds, teachers/students follow the procedure below:
1. Follow the pre-arranged evacuation route to designated outside area listed on the evacuation diagram posted in each room.
2. Students stay with their class, teacher. Roll is taken again; missing students are reported to the administration.
3. All teachers are required to stay with their class. All students must remain with their teacher until they can be released to a previously identified parent/guardian or neighbor. They will be released only after signing the proper form. This will be handled by the secretaries who will have the proper information.

FIRST AID: First Responders at CVJH are only authorized to administer minimal first aid to students injured at school. We are not permitted to change dressings on previous injuries. We cannot administer medication, even Tylenol, without parent consent. A school nurse is available on a limited basis. Students please report to the office when ill, do not stay in the bathroom. The sick room is available until a guardian takes the student home.

FEES & FINES: School fees (UT State Legislature) or fines are received/recorded by Mrs. Lloyd in Financial Office.

FUND RAISING: Student participation in any school-sponsored fund raising activity is strictly voluntary. Students who choose to participate are responsible for the safe return of all monies and/or unsold items.

LOST AND FOUND: Lost and found items are kept in the main office. The secretary will allow students to search for specific lost items upon request. Unclaimed items are held for a semester and then donated to a charity.

MESSAGES AND DELIVERIES: Messages/deliveries must be taken to the main office to avoid interrupting class. Note: The main office receives a lot of balloons, candies and other gifts for students that are celebrating a birthday or other special occasions. We are asking that you not send these distracting items to school, as they are kept in the office until after school.

POWERSCHOOL: is an internet site where students and parents can access information about grades and attendance. Using your internet browser, use the location (URL) http://205.118.15.5/. PowerSchool can also be accessed as a link from our school web site at http://www.cvjh.alpinedistrict.org. Student ID number and password should be kept confidential. Because of the confidential nature of this information, if your student looses or forgets their ID or password, you will need to come into the Counseling Center personally to get that information. We cannot give it out over the phone or by e-mail as they are not secure.
Also, many of our teachers use email as the technology of choice and convenience to contact parents. If your browser is set up to send e-mail, you can automatically send e-mail to teachers by clicking on the teacher name in the current grades and attendance screen. If you do not use your internet browser for e-mail, then hold the cursor on the teacher's name and read the e-mail address on the bar at the bottom of your browser's screen. Any item that is highlighted in blue can be clicked on to bring up attendance, posting of assignments and scores, and test/quiz scores.