Activity Seals may be purchased at registration or from the bookkeeper at brunch or lunch. The Seal adheres to the Student Body ID card and provides discounts at local merchants and school activities.

Athletics

The following sports are offered at Monte Vista:
Softball Track Basketball
Diving Tennis Swimming
Soccer Baseball Water Polo
Lacrosse Volleyball Golf
Football Wrestling Cross Country
In order to participate in athletics at MVHS, the following requirements must be met:
1. A physical card, field trip permission, and emergency card must be completed and turned into the Principal’s office before the first practice.
2. A GPA of 2.0 must be maintained by all athletics at grading period prior to season.
3. Intra/Inter district transfers must be on file in office.

Attendance

Students and their parents are responsible for individual attendance. Parents should be aware of the revenue loss to the district due to prolonged or frequent absences. Parents and students should be aware of the attendance policy and adhere to the rules and regulations of it. Students shall attend and be punctual to all classes and activities to which they are assigned.

Behavior At Rallies

Students are expected to behave appropriately at all school rallies and school assemblies. Students will be expected to use proper judgment in the following areas:

1. No throwing objects.
2. Students sit with teachers.
3. Only clap between acts.
4. Be respectful of performers.
5. No waving of inappropriate signs.
6. No rude/inappropriate behavior/comments..
7. Students remain for the duration of the rally/assembly.
8. Laser pointers are forbidden.

Cheating Policy

Students are expected to exercise good judgment in all school assemblies, rallies, and school performances.

Closed Campus

The San Ramon Valley Unified School District strives to maintain an atmosphere in school and at school activities that enhances the potential for success of every member of the school community. The district’s commitment to learning includes the concept that, in order to learn, students must be guaranteed an environment that is safe, classrooms where mutual respect is the underlying principle, and rules that are publicized, explained and enforced. The schools’ rules derive from the goals of respect for self, for property, and for others. In enforcing the rules of the schools, the district, and the state, the staffs schools believe that students must understand that their actions do have consequences. As students become responsible for their own behavior, they develop the self-discipline needed for good citizenship.

To ensure the success of students in a school environment, teachers, counselors, parents and administrators, must work in a cooperative manner. School staffs will be responsible for modeling and teaching students the behavioral standards desired in the classroom and in the school. Parent support is essential to school staffs’ efforts to assure that students respect and follow the rules and regulations of the schools. Students must be responsible for appropriate behavior, regular school attendance, and continued striving for excellence.

Computers

All students using computers must have a signed student acceptable use policy on file. Students are to adhere to the student acceptable use policy at all times. Violations will result in disciplinary action and loss of class/computer use privileges.

Dress

All students should know that school is an educational institution and that they are expected to be suitably groomed and to wear clothing that is neat, clean and appropriate. If at any time a student’s dress is such that it disrupts the educational program, he/she shall be notified of his or her inappropriate dress and may be sent home to change into proper attire. The law requires that appropriate and safe foot wear be worn at all times.

Emergency Procedures

At the first sign of earthquake, DUCK and COVER. It is best to seek cover under a desk or table or in a door frame. Avoid glass areas, cabinets, or other objects which might fall. At the end of the earthquake and when instructed to do so, evacuate the building according to the designated exit plan. Students must remain with their teachers and listen for further instructions. Teachers are to take attendance. Students are not to leave campus either on foot or by car until instructed to do so. Parents: Please DO NOT call the school or district office during an emergency, or come to the school until requested. When necessary, the school will initiate a Secure School drill. Teachers are directed to bring students inside classerroms and await further instructions.

All studnets must have current and accurate emergency information on file. Please notify the Attendance Office if you have a change in address, work or home telephone number.

Food Services

The district food service and the FEAST Program provide snacks and lunch at minimum cost each full school day. Food services also provides free or reduced lunches for qualifying students. Please contact the Principal’s secretary if you wish to apply for these programs.

Health Services

Illness or Accident at School: An emergency information card must be on file with the Attendance Office for each student. The school provides emergency rest facilities only. Students who become ill at school are sent home with parent notification. Students are to report their illness/accident to a teacher who will direct them to the nurse’s office. Parents will be contacted and arrangements made for the student to get home. Students may not leave school without checking out through the attendance office.

Medication: Students may bring medication to take during school if they have a written statement on file from their physician and parent detailing the method, amount and time schedule by which medication is to be taken. The medication must be in a container labeled by the dispensing pharmacist and given to the nurse or attendance secretary for dispensing.

Homeroom

The Homeroom Program us designed to improve our school’s communication and climate. Homeroom will take place every week following Period 2. It will be used as an opportunity for discussion among students and staff regarding school-wide issues and activities.

Library

The library schedule is posted and announced. Students are not permitted to use the library during class time without a proper pass from their teacher. The library is to be used for research or study and is not to be used as a place for socializing. Student ID cards are used to check out materials.

Lockers

Book and gym lockers are provided for all students. To obtain or change a book locker, contact the Attendance Secretary. Gym lockers will be issued by the PE teacher. Students must supply their own lock for PE lockers. Students, not the school, are responsible for their lockers. MVHS is not responsible for items that are stored in lockers and are lost, stolen or vandalized. The school reserves the right to conduct locker checks at any time. Lockers must be cleaned out at the end of the school year. Items left in lockers will be donated to charity.

Lost and Found

A lost and found department for clothes and books is maintained in the Attendance Office and PE Dept. Valuable items such a jewelry, cash, purses, keys, or eyeglasses should be turned in or claimed at the Attendance Office. Lost or stolen items should be reported to the Attendance Office. Do not bring valuable items or large amounts of money to school.

Sexual Harassment

The school shall make every effort to provide an educational environment free of unwelcome sexual harassment as defined by Educational Code 212.5. The school's student behavior policy will be strictly enforced in any and all cases of harassement.

Strategies For Excellence

Students who do not have a class during a particular period are required to attend a supervised class designed to enhance academic performance. This class will be incorporated into their schedule.

Student Announcements

Daily Bulletins will be posted in each classroom every day. For further information on school activities, check the marquee or the display cases in front of the Main Office.

Student Body ID Cards

Students will be issued a student body ID card at the beginning of the year. All students are to carry their student body ID cards at all times. These cards are used for identification in school and at all school activities. Students must have a card to purchase tickets to enter school dances and other activities. If a card is lost, a replacement must be obtained for a nominal fee from the Asst. Principal at the Attendance Office.

Student Parking

Students who park in the student parking lot must display a proper permit. Students may park only in designated areas. Students may be in the parking lot and or parking/areas only to arrive and leave from school. Students may not sit in their cars or loiter in the parking areas. They may not return to their cars to get personal belongings. Students in the parking lot during unauthorized times will receive appropriate disciplinary action. Students are expected to follow California State Vehicle Codes. Consequences of vehicle violations include the following:

• Loss of parking privileges
• Parent contact or conference
• Referral to the Danville police
• Official parking citations.

Students may not drive or park in the faculty lots at any time. Permits may be revoked. ROP parking permits allow parking in student lots only. Seniors may apply for and purchase one parking permit. Lost or stolen parking permits will be replaced and a fee will be charged. Exchanging parking permits may result in loss of parking privileges. The district assumes no liability for loss or damage in parking lots provided solely for the convenience of students, staff or the public. Parking permits are not transferable.

Telephones

Pay phones are available for student use before school, after school, during lunch, brunch and passing periods only. Students are not permitted to use phones during class time without a pass to do so.

Textbooks

The school loans each student one set of books. Students are held financially liable for lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged textbooks. All textbook bills must be paid before report cards may be received. See the textbook clerk regarding any problems related to textbooks.

Visitors on Campus

Visitors on campus must first check into the main office. Student visitors are not allowed on campus during the school day. All visitors must observe parking regulations

Weighted Grades

Honors and advanced placement (AP) courses in academic areas are weighted according to district policy. Only honors and advanced placement courses are weighted for college entrance purposes.