WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PLANNER 2008 – 2009

Compliments of: Parent Partners & Associated Student Body Kids First “Every Student, Every Day” WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL 400 N. Pierre Rd., Walnut, CA 91789 909-594-1333 www.walnuths.org A National Blue Ribbon School ’93, '98 A California Distinguished School ’90, ’92, ’94, ’96, ’99, '05 Russell Lee-Sung Principal

Bill Diskin Vice-Principal

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WELCOME! Welcome to Walnut High School! Home of the Mustangs! You are a member of the student body of one of the best high schools in Southern California. The school is rich in a tradition of success because its students have accepted the responsibility to do their best as students and citizens. This journal contains information that will be helpful to you at Walnut. For additional information you may visit our website at www.walnuths.org Please review this information and have a good year. MISSION STATEMENT WVUSD Blueprint for Excellence The Walnut Valley Unified School District has developed a mission statement. Committed to the success of all students three components of the plan include Promise to Learn, Support to Excel and Courage to Lead. Details of this plan are available at the District Office or school site. EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS   

DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY. Deliver articulate oral responses to subject oriented material Analyze how the theme or meaning of a selection represents a view or comment on life, using textual evidence to support it. Establish a coherent main idea that conveys a clear perspective.

WORK RESPONSIBLY AND PRODUCTIVELY AS AN INDIVIDUAL AND AS A MEMBER OF A TEAM WITHIN A DIVERSE POPULATION.  Work effectively in group settings to solve a specific problem.  Complete a project involving two or more students.  Accomplish course requirements in a timely and complete manner.

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UNDERSTAND CONCEPTS, MAKE CONNECTIONS, AND SOLVE PROBLEMS. Make distinctions about the relative value and significance of specific data, facts and ideas. Create new knowledge by reflecting on prior knowledge. Locate, examine, analyze and synthesize information.

DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO SELECT AND APPLY APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY ACROSS THE CURRICULA.   

Select and use appropriate tools and technology to perform tests/tasks, access, collect and retrieve data and analyze relationships. Design and publish documents using software and graphic programs. Integrate applications to create multimedia projects. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COURSES CREDITS English...................................................................40 Social Science.........................................................30 Physical Education...................................................30 Mathematics...........................................................20 State Requirement Course..........................................5 Applied Arts............................................................15 Science..................................................................20 Foreign Language or Fine/ Visual Arts.........................10 Electives.................................................................50 TOTAL FOR GRADUATION...............................................220

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES All students are encouraged to participate in Advanced Placement courses. For many AP classes prerequisites and criteria must be met. All students enrolled in an AP class must take the AP exam. Though these courses are very rigorous, they provide a very rewarding educational experience. See your GLc for more information. REPORT CARDS Report cards are issued six times yearly – at the end of each six-week grading period. Semester grades (those indicating grades for one-half year) are entered on your permanent record. ATTENDANCE It is the belief of the staff at Walnut High School that attendance in school is paramount for the teaching-learning sequence to take place. It is the intent of our state legislature that youngsters in California are to attend school. 1) Unexcused Absence A. B.

When a student has been absent from a class without a valid excuse, they will be subject to disciplinary action including suspension. All absences are to be cleared within one (1) school day after the last date of absence. The preferred method for clearing absences is via parent/guardian phone calls to the attendance office on the day(s) of the absence(s). A student may bring a note to the attendance office the day he/she returns to school. IF AN ABSENCE IS NOT CLEARED IN THREE DAYS THE ABSENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED TRUANT AND THE STUDENT WILL BE REFERRED TO HIS/HER GRADE LEVEL COORDINATOR.

2) Excused Absences A. Most excused absences will entitle the student to make up missed work. The exceptions to this will be those absences due to personal or family business. The assignments missed, as a result of these absences may not be made up. B. Students who have excessive excused absences (more than 15%) may be considered in danger of failing and will be referred to the GLC. C. Student attendance and tardy records will be transferred if they change classes. 3) Approved Extended Days of Absence. A. The student will get prior administrative approval. B. The student will see each of his/her teachers for assignments that will keep him/her current with the class while absent. It is the student’s responsibility to learn. C. All make-up work must be completed and turned in within five (5) school days after the student’s return. 4) TARDY’S

A. B. C. D. E.

FIRST TARDY - Teacher will inform the student. SECOND TARDY - Teacher will inform and counsel with student. THIRD TARDY - Student is referred to GLC and is assigned to detention. FOURTH TARDY - Student is referred to GLC. The student will be assigned to detention. The parent will be notified. FIFTH TARDY - Student is referred to the GLC who will contact the parents. The student will be assigned to Saturday Work Adjustment Program depending on the number of previous detention assignments.

NOTE: WHEN THE ABOVE FIVE STEPS HAVE TAKEN PLACE AND THE STUDENT CONTINUES TO BE TARDY, FUTURE TARDIES MAY BE CONSIDERED DISRUPTIVE TO THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS.

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SIXTH TARDY - Student is referred to the GLC and assigned to Saturday Work Adjustment Program for disrupting the educational program. Parents will be contacted by the GLC and informed that on the next tardy or class cut, the student may be assigned to Isolated Classroom Experience (ICE). FUTURE TARDIES – May be considered defiant and disruptive to the educational process. As a result, the student may be suspended from school.

CAMPUS SWEEPS FOR TARDIES – Periodic campus sweeps will be held to reinforce the tardy policy. The administrative staff and the GLC’s will conduct sweeps of the campus when the tardy bell rings. Tardy students may be assigned to a detention, be given a tardy for the period of the sweep (class work missed due to this procedure may not be made up) and the student’s parents may be contacted by the GLC. 5) Other Enforcement Policies A. Hall passes are to be restricted to emergency use – this does not include going to lockers for books, assignments or supplies. B. Hall passes will be used for all students out of class (except referrals) with the student’s name, the time and the designation duly noted. INFORMATION CENTER The school library is a pleasant place to read or study. It is open from 7:15am to 3:30pm daily. Library regulations are posted. Please make yourself familiar with them. CLASSROOM “STUDENT EXPECTATIONS”          

Students will attend every class, every day, and be on time. In order to receive daily credit, students are to bring ALL necessary materials to class. Students will not be excused from class to get any materials. Homework and class assignments are to be completed on time and to the best of the student’s ability. Only behaviors, which fin in with the learning environment, are acceptable. All textbooks are to be covered. No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom during class time except for occasional related instructional purposes. Students are to comply with all reasonable requests of any staff member. Only Walnut High School hats and visors may be worn on campus. They may not be worn in classrooms or offices. WHS hats which have writing or have been altered are not permitted. Electronic signaling devices (cell phones, etc.) shall be deactivated during, the school day except, during lunch. All other electronic items (i.e. iPods, walkmans, mp3’s, headphones) that are not necessary for the instructional process is also prohibited. ASSEMBLIES “STUDENT EXPECTATIONS”

For the most part student attendance at Walnut High School assemblies is voluntary. Occasionally, there may be a necessity for mandatory attendance at an assembly. If you choose to attend, you are expected to abide by the following guidelines: A. Be prompt when going to an assembly. B. All assemblies are on a time schedule; it is important that they begin on time. C. If the doors to the assembly are closed when you get there, do not bang on them. You are late and the assembly has already begun…you will not be admitted. D. Once you are in an assembly, you are expected to stay until it is over. E. You are to sit in appropriate areas, do not stand or loiter.

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When the Pledge of Allegiance is recited or the National Anthem is played, you are expected to: A. B. C. D. and/or

Stand Be Still (stop walking) Be Quiet Expectations A, B, and C are to be followed regardless of your political, religious personal beliefs. Your personal preference may keep you from participating in recognizing the pledge or the anthem but it does not give you the right to disrupt or distract others. Respect all speakers and/or groups who are speaking, making announcements or performing. A. When a speaker or performer begins to address the assembly…cease talking. B. When they talk or perform…you don’t. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES If you become ill during the school day, your teacher will give you a referral to the health aide. Excuses from physical education classes may be issued by the health aide upon presentation of a note from your doctor and/or parents. So that all necessary health services may be rendered, you are required to have current Emergency Information on file. MEDICAL AND DENTAL APPOINTMENTS A written note from your parents should be presented to the Attendance Office prior to the appointment. The note should state the day and time of the appointment. You will be excused from classes for the time that you need. CLOSED CAMPUS Walnut High School is a “closed campus”. This means that no student visitors will be allowed on campus during the school day unless they have a pass from the administration. This policy also means that a Walnut student may not leave the campus from the time he arrives at school until his school day is over unless he has been issued an “Off-Campus Pass” by the Attendance Office. This policy also applies during ‘Late Starts’.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT, “HATE VIOLENCE” OR INTIMIDATION Walnut Valley Unified School District and Walnut High are committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. If you feel you are being intimidated in any way, or see yourself as a victim of either sexual harassment or “hate violence”, see your GLC or Mr. Diskin IMMEDIATELY. These actions are a violation of state, district and school policies and are anti-everything this school stands for and believes in.

ANTI-SMOKING POLICY As of July 1, 1995, tobacco use is prohibited on all school district grounds and in all district buildings and vehicles. This includes the stadium at football games or other athletic contests.

ELECTRONIC SIGNALING DEVICES, SKATEBOARDS AND OTHER UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS The Walnut Valley Unified School District acknowledges the importance of electronic communicating between students and parents, particularly in school-wide emergency situations. Further, the District recognized that instructional time is precious and must be protected from unnecessary disruption Therefore, students shall be permitted to have in their possession an electronic signaling device on campus during the school day, while attending school-sponsored activities, or while under the

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supervision and control of a school district employee. Such devices shall be deactivated and their use strictly prohibited on campus during the regular school day except: 

During the designated lunch period on a high school campus.

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During an emergency affecting the school or community

Electronic signaling devices include any device that operates through the transmission or receipt of radio waves, including, but no limited to pagers, cellular telephones, and two-way radios in permitting student possession of such devices, the District assumes no liability for the loss of the device or its misuse by another person. Other unacceptable items include CD’s MP3’s, walkmans, headphones, pepper spray, Laser pointers, Mace, heavy chains, non-Walnut High or altered Walnut High hats, or wide-tipped paint or ink marking pens. Skateboards are not permitted on campus at any time, and riding skateboards on campus is not permitted at any time either. Serious damage has been done from the use of these recreational items on the campus. If any of the above items are on campus, they will be taken and detention will be assigned. It will be the student’s responsibility to tell parents of the problem. If there is a second occurrence, disciplinary action, such as detention or the Saturday Work Program, will take place. STUDENT GOVERNMENT Student Government at Walnut High School is a very active segment of the school program. The students are actively involved in many decisions affecting the school. It is a sounding board and the recommending body meets each day to discuss and act upon various business and financial matters. Everyone is cordially invited to attend any of the ASB meetings. The ASB President or Board Rep. is seated with the School Board of Trustees as a representative of the students. Two organizations make up the student body government: The Cabinet, and the Inter-Club Council (ICC). I.

THE CABINET

This student governing body acts as a student representative group to the administration. The ASB president is elected by the student body and acts as their representative at functions and during meetings. The cabinet is responsible for recommending student body policies, finances, meetings and activities. The Cabinet is composed of elected and appointed members.

II. INTER-CLUB COUNCIL The ICC is made up of representatives of each club on campus. They meet on a regular basis to coordinate activities of the many and varied organizations on campus. There are many active clubs at Walnut. Their primary function is to add more interesting and fun activities to student life at Walnut. Student life is more fun when you’re an active member!

ACTIVITIES Walnut has one of the most active programs available to high school students. Some of the major events include homecoming; concerts; assemblies; formals, after-game and casual dances; plays and athletic competition in over 18 sports. During lunch there are many “surprise” activities throughout the year. Get active; get involved, you’ll get more out of school.

STUDENT PARKING LOT The student parking lot will not be supervised at all times. If you park on campus, it must be at your own risk. Students parking on campus must have a parking permit for any car they bring to school. Cars without parking permits or with vehicle violations, such as no front license plate, may be issued tickets. Cars parked on campus may be subject to search.

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Cars are not to be used as an extra locker to store books, lunches, etc. The parking lot is an offlimits area except when arriving at school or leaving at the end of the day. Both WHS parking lots will be closed to entering vehicles during the last 20 minutes of the school day until approximately 3:00 p.m. Students being picked up by parents or friends must find another location or wait until after 3:00 p.m. This is necessary due to the major increase in the number of cars attempting to exit at the end of our school day. WHS parking lots are patrolled regularly by the local police. Citations are issued to cars that do not display appropriate parking permits or are parked illegally. Parking permits may be obtained in the administrative/attendance office before or after school or during lunch. There are a limited number of parking permits available. 1.

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A student vehicle registration form must be completely filled out and signed by a parent or guardian. A valid California Driver’s License must be provided. A temporary parking pass will be provided by security for those who have special circumstances. A current parking permit (yellow sticker) must be displayed on the right side of the windshield. Seniors must have a valid school-parking permit before applying for a senior parking sticker. Cars are to be parked in the student lot and are to be parked in designated parking spaces only. Student parking in the faculty or visitors parking lots during the school day is expressly forbidden. Students may not return to their automobiles during the school day except when leaving.

Failure to abide by these regulations may result in disciplinary action, which could include the loss of privilege of parking at school.

WHS GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR Students are encouraged to take full advantage of the educational opportunities within the Walnut Valley School District and particularly at Walnut High School. The Schools exist for you and your education. We ask that you remember this purpose and conduct yourself accordingly. Students who engage in the following behaviors will face extremely serious consequences. These will include suspensions and recommendation for either transfer to an alternative educational program or for expulsion from all the schools in the Walnut Valley School District. “The Big Four/Out the Door”. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Possession, furnishing, sale, or use of a weapon or a dangerous object. Possession, furnishing, sale, or use of alcohol, narcotics, “look-alike” substances or drugrelated paraphernalia. Encouraging others to come to school or school events for the purpose of threatening, attempting to cause, or causing injury to others. Verbal or physical assault on a teacher, staff member, or district employee, or the student’s presence or behavior causes a danger to persons or property.

The following are very serious and are legal causes for potential suspension or expulsion: 1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7.

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Disrupting school activities or threatening to disrupt the instructional process. Continued and willful disobedience and/or open defiance of a teacher or staff member. Participation in fights or threat of bodily harm. Committing robbery or extortion. Vandalism of school or personal property, including GRAFFITI. Theft of school or personal property Knowingly receiving stolen school or private property Committing an obscene act or habitual use of profanity or vulgarity. Gambling (i.e. coin tossing, cards, dice, etc.)

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10. 11. “Hate

Sexual Harassment

violence” or harassment, threats or intimidation that create intimidating or hostile educational environment. 12. Possession or use of any tobacco products. 13. Altering or forging of school documents (i.e., teacher roll sheets, grade books, attendance Scantron sheets, hall passes, referrals, etc.) 14. Planning and/or participating in any form of hazing or personal degradation. The following are expectations for student behavior: 1. 2. 3.

Comply with all requests of teachers and staff members. Follow guidelines for student dress. Show respect and pride in the school by helping to keep it clean and free from vandalism/graffiti 4. Stay in the interior of the campus during the school day and do not go into the parking lots except when leaving or with authorized permission. 5. Behave in an appropriate way on campus and in class by avoiding disruptive behavior or excessive displays of affection. 6. Eat only in the prescribed areas and stay out of lunch time off-limits areas. 7. Leave laser pointers and all electronic devices (i.e. compact discs, iPods, MP3 players, headphones etc.) at home. DO NOT BRING THESE ITEMS TO SCHOOL. 8. Remain on campus from the time you arrive at school until the school day is over unless first cleared through the Attendance Office to leave. 9. Carry your WHS ID card or your ASB card and properly identify yourself when asked. 10. Cell Phone Use: Cell phones may be used by students before school, after 2:45pm, and during the lunch break while they are on campus. At all other times cell phones must be in the off mode. Personal emergency phone use may be done through your GLC’s office. 11. Public Displays of Affection. Inappropriate physical contact between students is prohibited on campus at all times. This includes before, during and after school and at all school activities. In addition, the following infractions are seen as disruptive to school processes and are dealt with as disciplinary problems: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Leaving campus without permission during the school day. Forging or using forged notes or school documents. Cutting Classes Excessive tardiness to class. Cheating, plagiarism, or violating test conditions. THEFTS

Thefts do occur on campus. All students are urged to keep all valuables and large amounts of money at home. DO NOT leave your personal belongings unattended at any time. If you are a victim of a theft, report it to Security immediately. Students caught stealing are subject to arrest, expulsion, and suspension. If you have any information regarding a theft you may report it anonymously to We Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME.

CHEATING/VIOLATING TEST CONDITIONS POLICY During the 1994 – 1995 school year a new policy was developed by the site-based management team, consisting of representative teachers, students, and parents. This policy is communicated to all WHS students at registration and over the fiber optics system via a video made by advanced students in the Tech Lab class. In the fall semester of the 1995 – 1996 school year, the policy was reviewed and revised by another representative group of teachers, students, and parents. The following policy will continue to be in effect until further notice Cheating: any dishonest action used to benefit the individual(s) involved The following are some examples of cheating but the policy is not limited to these: A. Copying in-class and out-of-class assignments

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B. Copying another student’s test paper C. Using “cheat sheets” D. Plagiarism: reproducing or copying someone else’s work and passing it off as one’s own, including downloading computerized information E. Changing or altering given grades/tests/assignments including passing on the changes as teacher errors F. Communicating information pertinent to the test during testing G. Assisting another student to cheat (including lending a paper to copy) NOTE: “F” and “G” can also be seen as violating test conditions H. Unauthorized use of technological devices (hand-held calculators, etc.) Violating Test Conditions: any act that can violate the integrity of the test scene The following are some examples of violating test conditions but the policy is not limited to these: A. Unauthorized communicating of any kind B. Accessing unauthorized materials (i.e., notes, books, etc) C. Not adhering to verbal or written testing guidelines Consequences for cheating/violating test conditions:        

Failing grade Referral to GLC for disciplinary action Parent contact Saturday work program ICE (on-campus suspension program) Suspension Withdrawal of college recommendation or notification to colleges Other (at discretion of GLC)

Repeated offenses may lead to withdrawal from a class.

GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT DRESS 2008-2009 Schools are responsible for the establishment of an effective learning environment and the orderly operation of the school, one in which the safety of all students is of the highest priority. With this in mind, Walnut High School believes that dress code requirements, which reflect law enforcement recommendations for safety as well as community expectations, need to be developed and implemented. These regulations must be known and articulated to staff, parents, and students and enforced fairly and consistently. An individuals clothing, jewelry and hairstyle must not be a distraction to the teaching/learning process. Those cases which distract from the leaning environment will be handled on an individual basis. SPECIAL DRESS CODE GUIDELINES A students dress at school is unacceptable when:

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Contains offensive or obscene symbols, signs, or slogans degrading any cultural, religious, sexual or ethnic values. It contains language or symbols oriented towards any form of antisocial behavior including, but not limited to, sex, sexual harassment, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, violence and hate violence. It contains gang or tagger crew symbols or clothing which shows gang or tagger crew or group affiliation. The student is wearing a bandana.

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It is considered unsafe, dangerous, or a health hazard – this includes the wearing of spikes, multi-knuckle rings or heavy chains as an article of clothing or clothing accessories. The student is barefoot, wearing socks only or bedroom slippers. Shoes must be worn at all times. The student is wearing pajamas (bottoms or tops). The student is wearing a “top” that does not come down to the students “normal” waistline. The student is wearing a top that does not have at least two straps going over the shoulders from front to back (crop tops, tube tops and halter tops may not be worn). Pants or shorts are worn on or below the buttocks. The waist of the garment must be above the buttocks. Any hat, cap, beanie or visor EXCEPT for unaltered WHS ones are worn. These are not to be worn in classrooms or offices. The student is wearing sunglasses in classrooms.

At Walnut High School we believe that the responsibility for the proper attire of all students rests with the parents/guardians, but, we believe that there are certain requirements for dress, which must be observed in a school. The administration and school staff have the ultimate responsibility to determine whether clothing meets appropriate standards. Students who violate the dress code guidelines will not be allowed to continue or return to class until their dress meets acceptable school standards (sometimes this can be done by adding clothing, turning a shirt inside out, etc.; sometimes a student may need to be sent home to change).Students who continue to violate the dress code will be subject to disciplinary action (detention, Saturday Work Program, ICE and as a last resort, suspension for defiance). Your cooperation with and support of the Walnut High School staff in enforcing these dress standards is greatly appreciated. By working together in a partnership between home and school we will be better able to provide a safe and effective leaning environment for our students.

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Shorts, skirts, or pants that are too short or too tight. This includes spandex shorts, skirts or ripped out jeans worn exclusively as outer garments. Tops (including dress tops) which show midriffs, crop tops, tube tops (used as outer garments), halter tops, skimpy and/or oversized or altered tank tops, or clothing worn in a manner that reveals undergarments. Tops (including dress tops) without backs and/or straps (all tops used as outer garments must have at least two straps going over the shoulders from the front to the back of the garment). All tops, boys and girls, regardless of style, must meet at the beltline when standing in a normal posture. Students may not go barefoot. Shoes must be worn at all times. Shoes must provide protection. Sunglasses worn in classrooms or offices.

We at Walnut High School believe that the responsibility for the proper attire of all students rests with the parents/guardians, but we believe that there are certain requirements for dress, which must be observed in a school. The administration and school staff have the ultimate responsibility to determine whether clothing meets appropriate standards. Students who violate the dress code requirements will be sent home to change clothes and will be subject to disciplinary action including detention, Saturday Work Program, ICE, and as a last resort, suspension for defiance. Your cooperation with and support of the Walnut High School staff in enforcing these dress standards is greatly appreciated. By working together in a partnership between home and school we will be better able to provide a safe and effective learning environment for our students.

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GRADE LEVEL COORDINATORS Your grade level coordinator is the best person on campus to help you with academic and schoolrelated concerns or question? See your GLC if…you are worried about grades or problems with a class…problems with another student are reaching the boiling point…you feel you are being sexually harassed…you feel that you need help with personal problems, or…if you have questions or concerns of any kind. Your GLC is the first person you or your parents should contact at WHS. You can see Mrs. Aragon to make an appointment to see your Grade Level Coordinator (GLC) or you can see him/her on campus between classes, at lunch, before or after school. Freshmen Coordinator A-Lh..............................Mrs. Tucker Li – Z................................................................Mr. Cassells Sophomore Coordinators A- Lh.................................Mrs. Hunter Li - Z............................................................................TBA Junior Coordinator A – Lh....................................Mrs. Garcia Li – Z.......................................................Mrs. Whittington Senior Coordinator A- La...................................Mr. Mc Dill Le – Z..............................................................Mrs. Deligio Intervention Counselor....................................................TBA

REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE MONDAY – THURSDAY – FRIDAY PERIOD 0

06:45 – 07:40

10 min passing

07:40 – 07:50

PERIOD 1

07:50 – 08:45

10 min passing

08:45 – 08:55

PERIOD 2

08:55 – 09:50

10 min passing

09:50 – 10:00

PERIOD 3

10:00 – 10:55

10min passing

10:55 – 11:05

PERIOD 4

11:05 – 12:00

LUNCH (35 MIN)

12:00 – 12:35

10 min passing

12:35 – 12:45

PERIOD 5

12:45 – 01:40

10 minute passing

01:40 – 01:50

PERIOD 6

01:50 – 02:45

10 min passing

02:45 – 02:55

PERIOD 7

02:55 – 03:50

BLOCK SCHEDULING During the last five years, representative staff, students, and parents have worked hard to develop and refine a daily schedule that offers students expanded learning opportunities through the use of larger blocks of time. Three days a week, students will attend all classes, each class

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being 55 minutes long. Two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday, unless one of these days is a holiday or minimum day), students will attend three classes for 105 minutes each plus a rotating extended class period of 30 minutes. Following the rotating extended class period, there will be a 15 minute nutrition/locker break before students move into the next 105 minute period. Rotating extended class periods will be used for the GLC grade level presentations, school wide programs/assemblies/pep rallies, extended content instruction, or other activities that would benefit students. BLOCK SCHEDULE TUESDAY PERIODS 1-3-5 – WEDNESDAY PERIODS 2-4-6 PERIOD 0 (Mon - Fri)

06:45 – 07:40

PER 1 ON TUES

07:50 – 09:35

PER 2 ON WED 10 min passing

09:35 – 09:45

ENRICHMENT

09:45 – 10:15

NUTRITION (10 min passing)

10:15 – 10:30

PER 3 ON TUES

10:30 – 12:15

PER 4 ON WED LUNCH (35 min)

12:15 – 12:50

10 min passing

12:50 – 01:00

PER 5 ON TUES

01:00 – 02:45 PER 6 ON WED

LATE START SCHEDULING Late Starts allow our faculty and staff to participate in Professional Learning Communities which focus on improving our instructional program. This is extremely important time to collaborate on our curriculum and instruction that leads to more effective student learning. A schedule of Late Starts dates will be mailed to your home in September.

LATE START SCHEDULE INSERVICE

07:45 - 09:15

PER 1 OR 2

09:30 – 10:55

Passing per

10:55 – 11:10

PER 3 OR 4

11:10 – 12:35

LUNCH (35 MIN)

12:35 – 01:10

Passing per

01:10 - 01:20

PER 5 OR 6

01:20 – 02:45

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MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE PERIOD 0

07:08 – 07:40

10 min passing

07:40 – 07:50

PERIOD 1

07:50 – 08:22

10 min passing

08:22 – 08:32

PERIOD 2

08:32 – 09:04

10 min passing

09:04 – 09:14

PERIOD 3

09:14 – 09:46

10 min passing

09:46 – 09:56

PERIOD 4

09:56 – 10:28

10 min passing

10:28 – 10:38

PERIOD 5

10:38 – 11:10

10 min passing

11:10 – 11:20

PERIOD 6

11:20 – 11:52

10 min passing

11:52 – 12:02

PERIOD 7

12:02 – 12:34

ATHLETIC PROGRAM Participation on athletic teams is a privilege extended to meet special needs and interests of all students. A wide variety of athletic opportunities is offered for both boys and girls. Questions about your participation should be directed to the Athletic Director, Mr. Jerry Person. In order to participate in or tryout for any sport, you must be cleared for participation, this includes but not limited to:

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Physical Examination - annual Proof of Health/Accident Insurance Signed Athlete’s Code of Ethics Signed WVUSD Waiver & Release Maintain a 2.0 GPA & pass 4 classes Be an ASB member FALL SPORTS FOOTBALL

GIRLS’ TENNIS

BOYS’ WATER POLO

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL

BOYS’/GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY WINTER SPORTS BOYS’ BASKETBALL

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

BOYS’ SOCCER

GIRLS’ SOCCER

GIRLS’ WATER POLO

WRESTLING SPRING SPORTS

BASEBALL

SOFTBALL

BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING

BOYS’/GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD

BOYS’ TENNIS

BOY’S GOLF

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VARSITY FOOTBALL 2008-2009 DATE

OPPONENT

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Sep 12 Diamond Bar H.S. Away Sep 19 Garey H.S. Home Sep 26 Covina H.S. Home Oct 3 Arroyo H. S Away Oct 10 Sonora H.S. Away Oct 17 Hmcoming West Covina H.S* Home Oct 24 Nogales H.S* Away Oct 31 South Hills* Home (Varsity Football Schedule Continued) Nov 7 Bonita H.S. Home Nov 13 Rowland H.S.* Away

TIME 7PM 7PM 7PM 7pm 7PM 7pm 7PM 7PM 7PM 7PM

*League Game SAN ANTONIO LEAGUE 2008-2009 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE VARSITY GIRLS AND BOYS DATE

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Jan 14 Jan 16 Jan 21 Jan 23 Jan 28 Jan 30 Feb 04 Feb 06 Feb 10 Feb 12

West Covina H.S* Nogales H.S.* South Hills* Bonita Rowland* West Covina H.S* Nogales H.S.* South Hills* Bonita Rowland*

Home Away Home Home Away Away Home Away Away Home

TIME 4:45/6:30 4:45/6:30 4:45/6:30 4:45/6:30 4:45/6:30 4:45/6:30 4:45/6:30 4:45/6:30 4:45/6:30 4:45/6:30

Schedules for all other Walnut High School sporting events along with up to date scores and directions to opponent schools can be found on: HighSchoolSports.net or the athletic link at walnuths.org MARK YOUR CALENDAR 2008-2009 Aug 12.............................Deadline to apply for Sept 24 Act Test Aug 25...................................First day of school – MIN DAY Sep 1 ......................................................Labor Day Holiday Sep 13......................................................................ACT Test Sep 19........................Deadline to apply for October 25 ACT test Sep 22...........................................Dist. College Night @ DBHS Sep 25........................................Back to School Night 7pm Sep 26...................................................................MIN DAY Oct 3......................................................End of Grading Period Oct 4 (proposed)..................................Sat and Subject Tests Oct 18.............................................................PSAT test (Sat) Oct 25......................................................................ACT Test Nov 1(proposed).................................SAT and Subject Tests Nov 7.............................Deadline to apply for Dec. 13th ACT test Nov 10 & 11............................................Veteran’s Day-Holiday Nov 14 ...................................................End of Grading Period Nov 26...................................................................MIN DAY Nov 27, 28.........................................Thanksgiving Holiday Dec 6 (proposed)....................................SAT & Subject tests

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Dec 13.....................................................................ACT test Dec 19.................................. Winter Holiday Starts - MIN DAY Dec 22 –Jan 2 .............................................Winter Break Jan 5............................................School Resumes – Reg. Day Jan 6.................................Deadline to apply for Feb 7 ACT test Jan 14/15........................................................Semester Finals Jan 16............................End of Sem/Stu Holiday/Staff Dev Jan 19........................................................MLK Jr., Holiday Jan 20.....................................................2nd Semester Begins Jan 24 (proposed)...................................SAT & Subject tests Feb 7.......................................................................ACT Test Feb 16..........................................President’s Day – Holiday Feb 27...........................End of 6wk Grading Period 2nd semester Feb 27..............................Deadline to apply for April 4 ACT Test Mar 14 (proposed)...................................................SAT Test Apr 4........................................................................ACT test Apr 6-10.............................................................Spring Break April 30.............................................................Open House May 1...................................Min Day following Open House May 2(proposed).................................SAT and Subject Tests May 4-15.................................IB Standard Level and AP Testing May 8..............................Deadline to apply for June 13 ACT test May TBA.............................................School Awards Assembly May 25.................................................Memorial Day - Holiday May 27,28,29.......................................................Senior Finals June 2,3,4............................................9th,10th,11th grade Finals June 4......................................Last day of school-MIN DAY ..................................................................Graduation 7pm June 6 (proposed)......................................SAT & Subject Tests June 13 ...................................................................ACT test

Deadline dates to apply for test and/or to verify the proposed test dates refer to: www.collegeboard.com ALMA MATER Walnut High, How we love you true, Through the years we’ll toil for you Dear gold and blue. Walnut High, we’ll remember you always Greatest school in all the land That’s’ WALNUT HIGH!!!

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