School & District Policies

A teacher shall base a student's grades on impartial, consistent observation of the quality of the student's work and his/her mastery of course content and district standards. Students shall have the opportunity to demonstrate this mastery through a variety of methods such as classroom participation, homework, tests, and portfolios (BP 5121).

Students may drop a course within the first 3 weeks of the semester without the class or grade appearing on the transcript. If a course is dropped after the third week of a semester, the teacher may give an "N" grade or an "F" grade depending on the quality of the student's work to date and provided that proper notice concerning the possibility of failure has been given to the parents/caregivers. Parents/caregivers may request a teacher- conference to discuss the implications of an "F" grade (AR 5121).

Should a student behave inappropriately, the teacher will communicate with the student about appropriate learning behavior. Should the problem persist, the teacher will contact the student’s parent or caregiver. Additionally, administration will be notified regarding egregious behavior and further disciplinary action may be taken.

According to Ed. Code 48910 (a): A teacher may suspend any pupil from class, for the day of the suspension and the day following. The teacher shall immediately report the suspension to the [appropriate administrator]. As soon as possible, the teacher shall ask the parent/caregiver or guardian of the pupil to attend a parent/caregiver-teacher conference regarding the suspension. If practicable, a school counselor or a school psychologist may attend the conference. A school administrator shall attend the conference if the teacher or the parent or caregiver so requests.

Let's Talk!

Step 1- Student talks with Teacher

Step 2 Student and Parent/Caregiver talks with Teacher

[Email is the best way to schedule a time to talk with me: nkendall@srvusd.net]

Step 3 Student and Parent/Caregiver talks with Counselor

Step 4 Student and Parent/Caregiver talks with Teacher, Counselor and Assistant Principal

Step 5 Student and Parent/Caregiver meets with Teacher, Counselor, Assistant Principal and Principal

Please refer to our Monte Vista Handbook to read more about communication protocols.

Monte Vista High School’s Administration and Faculty emphasize the importance of daily student attendance. Students are expected to attend classes daily and attendance will be taken during each class period. Students must scan into each class (including Student Support) using their student ID card (or a photo of their ID card). For more information on the attendance policies, please see the student handbook.

Students who miss school work because of an excused absence shall be given the opportunity to complete all assignments and tests that can be reasonably provided. As determined by the teacher, the assignments and tests shall be reasonably equivalent to, but not necessarily identical to, the assignments and tests missed during the absence. Students shall receive full credit for work satisfactorily completed within a reasonable period of time (BP 6154).

No student may have his/her grade reduced or lose academic credit for any excused absence when missed assignments and tests are satisfactorily completed within a reasonable period of time (AR 6154).

Students who miss school work because of unexcused absences may be given the opportunity to make up missed work for full or reduced credit. Teachers shall assign such makeup work as necessary to ensure academic progress, not as a punitive measure (BP 6154).

When students miss school work because of suspensions, the Board expects that teachers shall give students the opportunity to make up missed work. Teachers shall assign such makeup work as necessary to ensure academic progress, not as a punitive measure (BP 6154).

If a student misses class without an excuse and does not subsequently turn in homework, take a test, or fulfill another class requirement which he/she missed, the teacher may lower the student's grade for nonperformance (BP 5121).

MONTE VISTA HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC CODE

This is also covered in the Student Handbook.

Monte Vista High School regards the academic conduct of our students to be a critical part of their education. Academic INTEGRITY requires students to properly demonstrate their talents through the utilization of suitable formats, proper citation methods, and HONESTY for themselves, their fellow students, and their instructors. We believe it is critical to master this behavior during high school in order to successfully navigate the educational systems and/or work environments our students will encounter once they leave Monte Vista High School.

*Plagiarism is defined as presenting materials or work prepared by another person/persons as the student’s own work without crediting the source. This includes, but is not limited to failing to expressly acknowledge the research, writing, or work by someone other than the student, claiming authorship as his/her own; presenting as his/her own, or as a new and original idea or product derived from an existing source.”

PROCEDURES & CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATING MONTE VISTA’S ACADEMIC CODE

● Student will receive a zero for the assignment pertaining to the violation

● Teacher will contact parents/caregivers AND report the violation to administration to be recorded in the student’s disciplinary file.

● Repeat offenders may be subject to suspension from class and/or further disciplinary action.

Please Note: Homework is NOT generally assigned for my Physical Education classes. That said, per district regulation:

This course is aligned with SRVUSD’s homework policy and regulations (BP 6154 / AR 6154). Homework can include practicing a skill or process that students can do independently but not fluently, elaborating on information that has been addressed in class to deepen students’ knowledge, providing opportunities for students to explore topics of their own interest, and reading. Of note:

● No more than 2 hours of homework per course per week and no more than 30 minutes per night per course will be assigned, including weekends.

● Some portions of projects may be assigned as homework.

● No homework, including long term projects, will be assigned during school recesses

● Per Ed. Code, students must be allowed a reasonable amount of time to make up a test if they have an excused absence.

• Please click here for the complete SRVUSD Policy regarding homework

SRVUSD’s homework policy and regulations emphasize that students, staff and parents/caregivers should take an active role regarding homework including communication between students and faculty when homework becomes overwhelming and parents/caregivers contacting teachers if their child consistently cannot keep up with the homework.