PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME and MESSAGE Welcome to Mazama High School. We hope the school year will be a positive and rewarding experience for all students. Our core values of being Responsible, Respectful, Safe and On Time will help create a positive learning environment for all students, and provide the necessary skills for success in life. Mazama High School has a tradition of being an outstanding school. We focus on the whole student experience. Our caring and professional staff provides students with a great education that contributes to students being prepared for College, the Workforce, and Citizenship. We trust that all students will engage themselves in a challenging and enriched course of study. Your student’s involvement in their classes and extra-curricular athletics and activities will contribute towards success during their high school experience. Our Back To School newsletter will be the only newsletter mailed home, saving cost and resources. Our bi-monthly newsletters will be posted on our website or available in the Main Office. On request, we will mail one to your home address.
Mazama High School 2012-2013 Back To School Information Mazama High School phone numbers Attendance Office Athletic Office Guidance Office Main Office
#541-883-5027 #541-883-5032 #541-883-5031 fax#541-851-8829 #541-883-5024 fax#541-883-5044
The fall registration procedures for both new and returning Mazama High School students are outlined in the following material. These procedures will allow all students to begin the school year with completed class schedules. “Freshman Orientation Day” is Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. This day is mandatory for all freshmen. For all other grades, school starts on Wednesday, September 5, 2012.
Registration of students All returning Mazama students must confirm the information that we have on file. This process is important for Mazama students and we will need your assistance to make sure we have your most current information. Schedules for returning and pre-registered students will be available Aug. 27 thru Aug. 29 District wide registration for new students is scheduled for August 21-24. The office at Mazama is open all of August and available for you to register at any time. Students registering in Aug. must meet with a counselor or an administrator before receiving a schedule. Counselors will be available by appointment for scheduling students beginning Wednesday, August 22nd thru Thursday, Aug. 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students will receive information regarding fees, emergency medical cards, insurance forms and other pertinent information when they register or receive their schedule. Fees Fees may be paid at the office any time during the month of August and throughout the school year. Fall athletic practices Practices for football, soccer, cross-country, and volleyball begin on Monday, August 20th. All students need to have a physical examination on file before participating. Parental permission forms must be completed and returned to the Athletic Office before any student may begin to practice. Call Mazama Athletic Office at 883-5032 for specific details. You can print these forms from the Klamath County District Office web site, www.kcsd.k12.or.us/ Picture Day Pictures have been scheduled for Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Retakes are scheduled for October 22, 2012. We have enclosed one flyer from LifeTouch Photography. We have extra flyers in the office.
Student Fees Student fees will be collected when students come for our Business Day. You may also pay fees anytime before or after this date at the Mazama High School office. We encourage students to buy a hall locker combination padlock, yearbook and a student activity card, which entitles them to free admission to home varsity football, basketball, volleyball, wrestling and baseball games. We charge our students for paper and use of our copier/printer in the library, $5.00 a year. Student fees are nonrefundable. We do not allow any charging, this includes the cafeteria. Student activity card Yearbook Foreign Language Class Anatomy Class FBLA dues Basic/Advanced Art Class Foods Class Woods/Metals Class Physics/Adv Chemistry/Bio. Inv. Hall combination lock P.E. combination lock P.E. uniform Parking sticker Football mouthpiece Athletic participation fee Choir participation fee Band participation fee
$15.00 60.00 (after 1/2/2013 $65.00) 10.00 25.00 30.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 20.00 5.00 1.00 100.00 per sport per year (400.00 max per family per year) 50.00 50.00
Affirmative action policy It is the policy of Mazama High School and the State Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age or handicap in any educational program, activity or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Principal of Mazama High School, Mr. Terry Bennett (883-5024) or the Superintendent of County Schools, Greg Thede (883-5000). Aspire Program If you do not want your student to participate in the Aspire Program please call Mazama High School at 883-5024. The Aspire Program is a program manned by adult volunteers to help our students with college and career information. Automobile Privileges A parking lot is provided for the students who drive. The student must apply for a $5.00 parking registration sticker in the Attendance Office. After the registration sticker has been purchased and placed appropriately on his/her vehicle, the student may park in the student parking lot between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Students must buy a separate registration sticker for each car unless special arrangements are made with the Assistant Principal. Mazama Nurse We do not have a full time nurse. The supplies that have been offered to our students in the past are no longer available, e.g., tylenol, ibuprofen, cough drops, band aides, female products, and tissues. Please refer to your Student Handbook regarding medications. PE Uniforms Mazama High School charges $20.00 for a PE uniform, which will consist of a high quality t-shirt and shorts. These uniforms are required for all participants. School insurance An insurance brochure will be available providing information regarding the cost of insurance, how to obtain it, the coverage, and how to establish a claim. The brochure may be picked up in the Athletic Office.
School district’s policy regarding tobacco controlled substances and alcohol We do not expect that the policies regarding alcohol, drugs, and tobacco will be relevant to most of you; however, we want all Mazama parents and patrons to know we take these things very seriously and we are doing our best to provide a good learning environment for your student. Therefore, we do all we can to insure that our students are in school as much as possible and that, while they are here, they are not subject to substances that are harmful to them. Possession, sale, or use of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs on the Mazama campus is strictly prohibited at all times. VIOLATION OF OUR ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE POLICY WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION AND/OR EXPULSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH DUE PROCESS HEARING PROCEDURES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE STATE POLICE WILL BE INVOLVED. Student lockers ALL students will be required to purchase new locks for their lockers if they do not have the lock they used at Mazama last year. Lockers are issued to students at the beginning of the year. Each student will be assigned a locker; all changes must be handled through the Attendance Office. The student is responsible for the care and contents of the locker. There are periodic locker checks to check on the condition of the locker. Students will be responsible for the expense of repairs. Students are cautioned against giving their locker combination to anyone. Locks will be sold to the students at a cost of $5.00. Only locks sold by the school may be used on school lockers. Any lock that is not approved will be removed immediately. Report any locker problems to the Attendance Office so they can be repaired. Valuables, such as purses or money, should not be left in lockers. Supplies We do not send out a needed supply list. Each classroom teacher will inform their students of needed items. Students should come their first day with basic items; pen, pencil, paper. We do ask every student to bring a box of tissue to the main office. MAZAMA TUTORIAL AND “BLUE CARD” PROGRAM Mazama High School will continue with one of its most innovative and data supported programs that support and enhances student learning and overall student success. Tutorial periods for the 2012-2013 school year will be offered every Monday, Tuesday and Friday as an extension of 5th period. Tutorial periods allow students to access more individualized help in subject areas in which they need additional help, complete make-up work or desire enrichment activities. Tutorial periods run from 12:18 p.m. to 12:53 p.m. and are mandatory for any student receiving a “D” or “F” grade in any class and optional for students who are passing all of their classes with a “C” or better. Students may be placed in mandatory tutorial if he/she receives one or more of the following: Attendance Referral (Tardies and/or Truancies) Any Major Discipline Referral The “Blue Card” Program is a positive support intervention developed by the Mazama Staff to encourage students to become better students and more productive citizens. The Blue Card will take effect September 24, 2012. The program will be based on a six week check. Students who are passing all of their classes with a “C” grade or better, received no attendance and/or discipline referrals will receive a “Blue” student body (identification) card. This card will allow the student on tutorial days to be able to leave tutorial and receive an extended lunch (12:18 p.m. to 1:25 p.m.). Students for the 2012-2013 school year students will be asked to possess their student body cards (white or blue) on their person at all times.
DRESS CODE GUIDELINES FOR MAZAMA HIGH SCHOOLS: Dress codes are enforced to provide a safe and productive school environment which provides a model of the expectations of most employers and schools in this country. Dress codes are enforced to provide a safe, productive school environment. This provides a model of expectations for most employers and schools in this country. Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times. No hats/head coverings, head bands or doo-rags are to be worn in the buildings or carried to class or in the halls during the regularly scheduled school day. They are to be kept in the student’s locker. No gloves are allowed to be worn in the buildings. Tops that are too large or open on the sides will not be allowed (greater than one hand width from armpit). Tops must have two shoulder straps with 1 inch wide shoulder straps. Top and bottom garments must meet or overlap at all times. Long overcoats/trench coats will not be allowed. All pants must be worn with the waistband at or above the top of the hip bone. Sagging pants must be cinched at the waistband or top of the hip bone. Undergarments are required and must not be visible. Shorts, skirts, or bottoms must be long enough to reach the tip of your fingers when standing straight. Pants with holes; the holes must be below the tip of your fingers when standing straight. Clothing, jewelry, emblems, badges, symbols, signs, hand signs or other items or actions that are evidence of membership, affiliation or promotion of any gang or gang activity shall not be worn, given or displayed. All sharp studded or spiked wrist bands, to include spiked piercings, earrings, necklaces, chains or any other items that might be used as a weapon are not allowed. Such items will be confiscated. Clothing, jewelry, emblems, badges, accessories, or other items promoting or depicting tobacco, drugs, drug paraphernalia, weapons, alcohol, hate violence, profanity, nudity or sexual references, or anything demeaning to others will not be permitted. This includes brand names. NOTE: The School Principal and/or his/her designee reserves the right to determine if dress is inappropriate or disruptive and action is warranted at anytime on school grounds and at all on or off-campus school-related activities/events.
PROGRESSION OF DISCIPLINE FOR DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS PER SEMESTER 1ST OFFENSE PER DAY - WARNING, DRESS CODE VIOLATION ISSUED 2ND OFFENSE PER DAY - WARNING, DRESS CODE VIOLATION ISSUED 3RD OFFENSE PER DAY - WARNING, DRESS CODE VIOLATION ISSUED 4TH OFFENSE PER DAY - .5 HOUR OF DETENTION (Referral sent home) 5TH OFFENSE PER DAY - 1.0 HOURS OF DETENTION (Referral sent home) 6TH OFFENSE PER DAY - 2.0 HOURS OF DETENTION (Referral sent home) 7TH OFFENSE PER DAY - SATURDAY SCHOOL (Phone call to parent/guardian) 8 + OFFENSE PER DAY - ADMINISTRATIVE DEFIANCE (Phone call to parent/guardian, suspension)
NAME
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION
E-mail Address
ADMINISTRATION Mr. Terry Bennett Mr. Randy Rose Mr. Mike Kappas
Principal Athletic Director/Dean Assist. Principal/Curriculum
ROOM/ OFFICE
BennettT@kcsd.k12.or.us RoseR@kcsd.k12.or.us KappasM@kcsd.k12.or.us
Main Main Main
COUNSELING FACULTY Mrs. Jennifer Gosling
Counselor
GoslingJ@kcsd.k12.or.us
Guidance
Mr. Mike Rooney
Counselor FACULTY
RooneyM@kcsd.k12.or.us
Guidance
Mrs. Tammy Ahalt M Andrea Armantrout Mrs. Linda Cooper Ms. Jennifer DeForrest
Business Education English/Journalism English English/Drama
AhaltT@kcsd.k12.or.us ArmantroutA@kcsd.k12.or.us CooperL@kcsd.k12.or.us DeForrestJ@kcsd.k12.or.us
53 48 35 51
Mrs. Laura Estes
Social Studies
EstesL@kcsd.k12.or.us
54
Mrs. Stephanie Harris
Special Education
HarrisS@kcsd.k12.or.us
12
Mrs. Jana Hawthorne
GOALS
HawthorneJ@kcsd.k12.or.us
29/65
Mr. Jim Kochenderfer Mrs. Melissa Ladner Mr. Michael Lamb
Science Bridge Program Chemistry
KochenderferJ@kcsd.k12.or.us LadnerM@kcsd.k12.or.us LambM@kcsd.k12.or.us
34 42 27
Mr. John Mathis Mrs. Emma Milstead
Physical Education/Health English
MathisJ@kcsd.k12.or.us MilsteadE@kcsd.k12.or.us
gym 48
Mrs. Kaci Mitchell
Special Education
MitchellK@kcsd.k12.or.us
52
Mr. Larry Morene
PE/Health
MoreneL@kcsd.k12.or.us
57
Mr. Ivan Murphy Mrs. Cathy Nevala
Math Art
MurphyI@kcsd.k12.or.us NevalaC@kcsd.k12.or.us
47 19
Mrs. Laura Nickerson
Science/Media Photography
NickersonL@kcsd.k12.or.us
22/23
Mr. Todd Nickerson
Social Studies
NickersonT@kcsd.k12.or.us
11
Mrs. Manuela Pascual
ESL/ELL/Spanish
PascualM@kcsd.k12.or.us
31
Mrs. Kelly Patzke
Social Studies
PatzkeK@kcsd.k12.or.us
5
Mr. Matt Penrod
Social Studies
PenrodC@kcsd.k12.or.us
7
Mr. Gene Perry
Band
PerryG@kcsd.k12.or.us
Band rm
Mr. Clint Radford Mrs. Traci Reed
Science ELL
RadfordC@kcsd.k12.or.us ReedT@kcsd.k12.or.us
32 42
Ms Linnae Salvati
Spanish
SalvatiL@kcsd.k12.or.us
14
Miss Lisa Schmidt
English/Yearbook
SchmidtL@kcsd.k12.or.us
37
Mr. Steve Siders
PE/Business
SidersS@kcsd.k12.or.us
44
Mr. Dan Solyst
Mathematics
SolystD@kcsd.k12.or.us
56
Mrs. Judy Story
Business Education
StoryJ@kcsd.k12.or.us
55
Mrs. Becky Stringer
GOALS
StringerB@kcsd.k12.or.us
65
Mr. Jeff Sturgeon
Construction/Metals
SturgeonJ@kcsd.k12.or.us
18/26
Mrs. Kristi Sturgeon
Health/Alt Ed
SturgeonK@kcsd.k12.or.us
45
Mr. Jeremy Throne
Mathematics
ThroneJ@kcsd.k12.or.us
58
Mrs. Kathy Throne
German/Language Arts
ThroneK@kcsd.k12.or.us
43
Mr. Steve Walker
Automotive
WalkerS@kcsd.k12.or.us
24
Mr. Wayne Zaiger
Choir
ZaigerW@kcsd.k12.or.us
Choir rm
SECRETARIAL STAFF Mrs. Sherry Kinnan
Registrar
KinnanS@kcsd.k12.or.us
Mrs. Julie Larman
Attendance Secretary
LarmanJ@kcsd.k12.or.us
Mrs. Patty Rajnus
Bookkeeper
RajnusP@kcsd.k12.or.us
Mrs. Shannon Row
Principal's Secretary
RowS@kcsd.k12.or.us
Mrs. Karen Wynne
Athletic/Dean of Student’s Secretary
WynneK@kcsd.k12.or.us
PARAPROFESSIONAL Mrs. Connie Dernbach
GOALS
Mrs. Deanna Edwards
Viking Babies
Mrs. Stacey Gallagher
GOALS
Mrs. Lana Gober
Bridges
Mrs. Ramona Hinden
GOALS
Mrs. Sherry Markus
Library
Ms. Ruby McGinnis
Viking Babies
Mrs. Christine Palmer
Resource
Mrs. Dianne Shaddock
Resource
Mrs. Joanne Staysa
Student Services
Mrs. Kristi Vashaw
Viking Babies
Mrs. Terri Wagner
Resource
Mrs. Diane Walker
Resource
Mrs. Bonnie Wickersham
Bridges CAFETERIA
Mrs. Sherri Cox
Cook’s Helper Cook’s Helper
Mrs. Pam Murray
Cook’s Assistant
Mrs. Bobbie Ramsier
Cook’s Helper
Mrs. Vicky Stork
Cooks’ Manager CUSTODIAL
Mr. Eric Barnes
Custodian
Mr. Russell Dean
Custodian
Mr. Polo Flores
Head Custodian
Mr. Brandon Mancebo
Custodian
Ms. Mindy Padget
Custodian
Ms. Joanie Rote
Teen Parent Services Coordinator
RoteJ@kcsd.k12.or.us
Mr. Jon Johnson
ASPIRE Program Coordinator
JohnsonJ@kcsd.k12.or.us
SENIOR PHOTO DEADLINE: OCTOBER Dear Members of the Class of 2013, Parents, Guardians, and Photographers: This year, as in years past, Mazama High School’s yearbook will be distributed in late May or early June before graduation instead of the fall after seniors graduate. So, to meet our deadlines for the yearbook, we need all senior color photos by October 31, 2012. You and your senior have three options available for portraits: (1) In September Lifetouch Photography will provide services for seniors and deliver the photographs to me. These photographs will meet all the requirements listed below. I have spoken to Lifetouch and they have agreed to have the photos in by the deadline. (2) You may choose a professional photographer of your own. However, if you do so, the photograph must meet the requirements listed below. Since we will accept only professional portraits that meet these requirements, please be sure your photographer understands and follows them. You should take this letter with you, in case the photography studio no longer has its copy. It is your responsibility to ensure that your photographer knows the deadline. (3) Professional photography is expensive. Have someone take a nice picture and have it put either on a cd or developed by a professional service. Please do not print digital pictures on a home printer, even if it is a “photo printer.” Bring the photo(s) to Miss Schmidt, and the yearbook staff will crop or scan to the correct specifications. Please see numbers 3-6 below to ensure a quality photograph in the yearbook. Professional Photo requirements: 1. Submit one, full color, glossy photograph, 2 inches by 3 inches (standard wallet size), with no white margins. Please place the photo in an envelope marked “Attention: Lisa Schmidt” and the name of your company. Print the student’s first and last names clearly on the back of the photos. 2. The top of the head must be ¼ inch from the top of the photograph. 3. Basic frontal or ¾ view—please no back shots. 4. Background: any style or color is fine. 5. Any suitable clothing: standard school dress is fine. 6. We will not accept props or other people or pets in the photo, soft focus, glamour drapes, low cut dresses, double images, silk matte, or pearl finishes. Please remember it is your responsibility to make sure that we receive a photo that meets the above requirements. If we do not have your photo, you will not appear in the senior section of the yearbook. These specifications allow us to print the best possible photo of you. It is the studio’s responsibility to inform the Mazama yearbook advisor and its senior clientele if it cannot meet the above specifications. Given sufficient time, we will do our best to inform you and the studio of any problems regarding your senior color portrait for the yearbook. We appreciate your cooperation and timeliness with respect to these matters. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Schmidt, yearbook adviser at 541-883-5024 or SchmidtL@kcsd.k12.or.us.
Dear Senior and/or Senior Parent: Hard to believe, isn’t it, that you will be graduating in a matter of months? Doesn’t it seem like only yesterday that you were a scared little freshman trying to find your locker and avoid those “big seniors” whose sole purpose in life seemed to be to make your life miserable? You and your friends have shared some incredible times. Remember your first prom, that big game when you finally got to start, your first kiss from that extra special someone, the teacher you loved to torture, or the coach who pushed you far beyond what you thought was humanly possible? Memories are made of this—the times you and your friends shared. Even though all you can think about now is “getting’ outta here,” someday, you will look back at these high school years as some of the best years of your life. Why not tell your friends how much you care and make your message one that will last forever? Express your friendship, love, or congratulations to all the special people in your life by recognizing them with an ad in the all-color 2010 Valhalla Yearbook. Select any one of several sizes to fit your budget and personalize it with your own message, even a photo, at no extra charge. Please don’t send original photos. We cannot guarantee safe return! Many times several friends go together to buy an ad and include a photograph of the “gang.” Couples often choose a Winter Formal photo with a special message expressing their affection. How about thanking Mom and Dad for all the love and support they have given you over the years? Parents or grandparents often write a good luck message to their graduating senior. Write your message below or attach a copy of what you would like and put it in an envelope addressed to “Mazama High School Attn: Lisa Schmidt” with a check made payable to Mazama before January 31. Don’t let this special opportunity pass. Every time you page through your yearbook, you’ll see the personal message you sent to your special friend at the end of your high school years, and all those memories will come back for you to enjoy again and again. To: _______________________________________________________ Mesage:__________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ _ From: __________________________________________________________________ Senior Ad Price List ¼ Page $50 Half Page $95 ¾ Page $140 Full Page $180
2013 Yearbook $60.00 Yearbook purchased after Jan. 2, 2013 $65.00
See the bookkeeper to purchase your copy!
Klamath County School District Calendar
2012 - 2013
Aug. 27-31 Teacher Workday/Inservice Sept. 19, 26, LATE START Sept. 03 Holiday (Labor Day) Sept. 04 Freshman Orientation, mandatory for all freshmen, 8:00 a.m. Sept. 05 Start of school for all grades Oct. 3, 10, 24, 31 LATE START Oct. 11 End of First Grading Period Oct. 12 Grade Preparation (no school for students) Oct. 17 Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 18 Parent Teacher Conferences (no school for students) Oct. 19 No School for Students/Staff Nov. 7, 14, 28 LATE START Nov. 12 Holiday (Veterans’ Day) (no school) Nov. 16 End of Second Grading Period Nov. 19 Grade Preparation (no school for students) Nov. 20-21 Teacher Non-Contract Days (no school) Nov. 22 Holiday (Thanksgiving Day) (no school) Nov. 23 Teacher Non-Contract Day (no school) Dec. 5, 12 LATE START Dec. 17-31 (Inclusive) Winter Vacation (no school) Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 LATE START Jan. 01 (inclusive) Winter Vacation (no school) Jan. 02 Classes Resume Jan. 21 Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday) [Non-Contract day] (no school) Jan. 24 End of First Semester Jan. 25 Grade Preparation (no school for students) Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 LATE START Feb. 18 Holiday (Presidents' Day) (no school) Mar. 6, 13 LATE START Mar. 14 End of Fourth Grading Period Mar. 15 Grade Preparation (no school for students) Mar. 20 Parent Teacher Conferences Mar. 21 Parent Teacher Conferences (no school for students) Mar. 22 No School for Students/Staff Mar. 25-29 (Inclusive) Spring Vacation (no school) Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24 LATE START Apr. 01 Classes Resume May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 LATE START May 02 End of fifth Grading Period May 03 Grade Preparation (no school for students) May 27 Holiday (Memorial Day) (no school) No late start in June June 08-09 Graduation for all KCSD High Schools June 11 Last Day for Students June 12 Last Day for Teachers Early dismissal day for students (one hour early): Last Day of School
Important Dates for the 2012-2013 School year specific to Mazama H. S. for first semester. Aug. 29 Fall Sport Parent Meeting, 6 p.m., cafeteria Sept. 12 Open House, 6:00 p.m. Sept. 11 School Pictures Oct. 5 Homecoming Oct. 22 School Picture Retakes
ASPIRE Helping meet your need for continuing your education beyond high school
Education For Everyone
Encouraging Higher Education For Everyone
Adult volunteers are needed to mentor students. We are looking for adult volunteers to become Aspire Advisors. All it takes is two to four hours per week for the school year to make a difference in the life of a student. Help make this program a success at Mazama by volunteering. For more information on how you can join ASPIRE call: Jon Johnson at 281-0143.
KLAMATH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Greg Thede, Superintendent 10501 Washburn Way Klamath Falls, OR 97603 Aug. 9, 2012 Dear Parents: Occasionally weather conditions or other emergencies require us to take some special action regarding school closures and early dismissal. The following is our plan to let you know when school will not be held as regularly scheduled. If we find it necessary to close school in the morning, announcements will be made over the radio and television stations listed below after 6:00 AM. We advise you to listen to your local stations in the mornings and/or visit our district website where a message will be posted. If it is necessary to dismiss school early due to bad weather or other emergencies, announcements will be made on the same radio and television stations periodically throughout the day and posted on our district website as soon as a decision is made. Please do not telephone the stations, the school, or the school district office. Arrangements have been made with the stations to broadcast the information to you. Thank you for your help. District Website:
www.kcsd.k12.or.us
Radio Stations: AM 960 KLAD
1150 KAGO
1450 KFLS
Radio Stations: FM 92.5 KLAD Hot 102.9-KYSF 105.5 KKKJ (3KJ)
96.5 KFLS (CD Country) 104.7 KFEG 106.9 KKRB 106.9 KKRB
99.5 KAGO
Television Stations:
KOBI/KOTI KDRV/KDKF KTVL
Senior Parents class of 2013 We will be holding our first senior parent meeting Monday, August 27, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the Mazama Library. We will be discussing any ideas regarding the senior party and fundraising ideas. If you want to help but are unable to attend the meeting, please feel free to contact me at the number or email listed below. Toni Taylor 541-883-1449 home 541-331-1156 cell ktnttaylor@charter.net
BELL SCHEDULE 2012-2013 MONDAY PERIOD 1
8:00 - 8:45
PERIOD 2
8:50 - 9:35
BREAK
9:35 - 9:45
PERIOD 3
9:50 - 10:35
ADVISORY/PLEDGE
10:40 - 11:15
PERIOD 4
11:20 - 12:05
PERIOD 5
12:10 - 12:55
LUNCH
12:55 - 1:25
PERIOD 6
1:30 - 2:15
PERIOD 1
8:00 - 9:30
PERIOD 7
2:20 - 3:05
BREAK
9:30 - 9:40
PERIOD 3
9:45 - 11:15
PERIOD 5
11:20 - 12:50
LUNCH
12:50 - 1:25
PERIOD 7
1:30 - 3:00
TUE., FRI . PERIOD 1
8:00 - 8:45
PERIOD 2
8:50 - 9:35
BREAK
9:35 - 9:45
PERIOD 3
9:50 - 10:35
PERIOD 4
10:40 - 11:25
PERIOD 5
11:30 - 12:15
TUTORIAL/ASSEMBLY
12:18 - 12:53
LUNCH
12:53 - 1:25
PERIOD 6
1:30 – 2:15
PERIOD 7
2:20 - 3:05
WEDNESDAY Block (LATE START) PERIOD 2
9:00 - 10:30
BREAK
10:30 - 10:40
PERIOD 4
10:45 - 12:15
TUTORIAL/VIDEONEWS
12:15 - 12:55
LUNCH
12:55 - 1:25
PERIOD 6
1:30 - 3:00
THURSDAY Block
50 MINUTE CLASS PERIOD 1
8:00 - 8:50
PERIOD 2
8:55 - 9:45
BREAK
9:45 - 9:55
PERIOD 3
10:00 - 10:50
PERIOD 4
10:55 - 11:45
PERIOD 5
11:50 - 12:40
LUNCH
12:40 - 1:15
PERIOD 6
1:20 – 2:10
PERIOD 7
2:15 - 3:05
DEVELOPED AND ADOPTED BY MAZAMA STAFF & ADMINISTRATION The Mazama Staff and Administration believe that it is our duty to prepare and educate our students to become the most productive citizens as educationally possible. Our student body is our number one priority. Punctuality and reliability are characteristics that must be in place before a student’s graduation. Our goal is to prepare all students and achieve a 100% graduation rate. Numerous educational studies have shown and proven the direct correlation between school tardiness and future work tardiness. Thousands of hours of instruction are lost each year due to student tardiness; not only is this an individual issue, but also a class issue that affects each and every student. Our Tardy Policy enhances the educational environment.
PRODUCTIVE-POSITIVE SWEEP TEAMS When the tardy bell rings (class start time) a “Detention-Admit Slip” will be filled out for students not in class. a copy given to the student, and the student allowed to enter his or her class. NO student will be allowed into class at any time, while class is in session, without some form of an “admit slip.” All Detention Admit Slips will be turned into the Attendance Office during that class period. If the student receives a detention he or she must serve the 30 minute detention that day unless the tardy occurs during period 6 or 7 and then the tardy will be served the following day. Any detention not served on the assigned day will be forwarded to the Dean of Students and the detention time will double, 1.0 hour owed. If a student is asked to leave class because he or she is tardy and tried to enter class without an “admit slip” that student needs to find a teacher of the Productive Positive Sweep Team to get an admit slip. If no member is available, the student will report to the Attendance Office to receive an admit slip. Students who choose not to go to class because they are tardy will be considered truant and be subject to those consequences. Admit Slips accepted after class begins will include the following: Detention Slip given by Sweep Team member or Attendance Office, or excused admit slip from teacher.
IF I’M TARDY TO CLASS, WHAT SHOULD I DO AND WHAT HAPPENS? Mazama High School allows plenty of time for students to get to class on time, each day, every period. It is your responsibility to go to class prepared, every period. There are numerous students who attend Mazama over a four-year period and never accumulate one tardy. However, if you are tardy, you must do the following to be allowed to enter class: You must have an “admit slip” to class. Find a member of the Productive Positive Sweep Team to get a “Detention Admit Slip”. If no member is present in your area report to Attendance Office to receive one and immediately proceed your assigned class. If you receive any type of discipline take care of it immediately. Discipline not taken care of immediately doesn’t go away, it increases and students may not be allowed to attend after school functions, games, dances, etc. Always give your correct name and where you’re heading to the Sweep Team or Attendance Office. Giving a false or fake name will result in further discipline that may result in suspension. The following outline shows the progression for tardies during an individual class period. All tardies will be tracked by the Attendance Office and each student who accumulates multiple tardies will follow the outlined steps for discipline and redirection of behavior.
TARDY POLICY
1ST TARDY - LUNCH DETENTION 2ND TARDY - LUNCH DETENTION 3RD TARDY - LUNCH DETENTION 4TH TARDY - 1.0 HOUR OF DETENTION (REFERRAL SENT HOME) 5TH TARDY - 2.0 HOURS OF DETENTION (REFERRAL SENT HOME) 6TH TARDY - 2.0 HOURS OF DETENTION (REFERRAL SENT HOME) 7TH TARDY - SATURDAY SCHOOL ( PHONE CALL TO PARENT/GUARDIAN) 8 + TARDY - ADMINISTRATIVE DEFIANCE ( PHONE CALL TO PARENT/GUARDIAN) (suspension, loss of credit, alternative ed. Placement)
1st PERIOD TARDIES First period tardies, excused or unexcused, account for over 33% of all tardies at Mazama High School over the entire school day. It is extremely important that each student arrives at Mazama every school morning prepared to learn and be on time. A productive start each day is essential to a student’s growth and learning. According to Oregon State Law (O.R.S. 339.010, 339.030, 339.065) Oregon High Schools and their designated administrators excuse absences and tardies. Excessive tardies, excused or unexcused, during first period place students in a position that inhibits their educational growth. Parents may excuse their child late to first period up to, but no more, than 3 times per semester. All other and future tardies (unless accompanied by a doctor’s note or pre approved by an administrator) will be considered unexcused, and that student’s tardy will fall under our tardy policy. We believe that parents, instructors, and administrators seek the same goal for our youth --which is to be prepared for college, the workforce and to become the most productive and capable citizens that we can develop.
Jump Start Your College Education While Still in High School! Southern Oregon University/Advanced Southern Credit High School students can enroll this fall in university level courses (usually titled Advanced Placement AP) offered at their school for SOU Advanced Southern Credit. Students register with their high school teacher at the low cost of $40 per credit. Ask your teacher or counselor for a list of the classes offered at your high school that qualify for SOU credit. Students must register by October 1st.
Southern Oregon University/Early Entry Registration begins September 10th, and classes start September 24th. Visit our website for more info: www.sou.edu/youth, or call us at 541-552-6916 or (541) 552-6899. The Early Entry program is an opportunity for area high school students to earn college credit while still in high school. Tuition is only $67.50 per credit - a savings of just over 50% off the regular tuition rate! Offerings include 100 and 200 level courses. Students attend class on the campus of Southern Oregon University (courses are offered at both the Ashland and Medford Campuses). Talk to your high school counselor now as approval is required for participation.
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