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Rules & Policies

Nick Stephany, Principal
Administration Office
Phone: Ext. 200
stephanyn

PVPUSD Cheating Policy

A student who cheats will receive an “F” on the assignment and a possible “U” in class work habits for the first incident. ANY SECOND CHEATING INCIDENT, IN ANY CLASS DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE STUDENT’S HIGH SCHOOL CAREER, WILL RESULT IN THE STUDENT’S REMOVAL FROM THAT CLASS AND A GRADE OF “F” AND “U” RECORDED IN THEIR PERMANENT ACADEMIC RECORD.

The following examples of cheating will include any testing situation (quizzes included), as well as term papers:

1. The use of a cheat sheet or any written answers on hand, arm notebook, etc.
2. Exchanging answers verbally or through the use of an electronic device.
3. Copying answers from another student.
4. Allowing a student to look at one’s answers. Students have a responsibility to cover their answers when taking a test or quiz.
5. Looking at text, notes, etc.
6. Plagiarism on a term paper, essay or long term writing assignment.
7. Stealing a test or test key. All parties involved (thief, copier, distributors, users) are guilty.

The consequences of a second cheating incident are now quite serious. STUDENTS MUST KNOW WHERE THEY STAND, SO PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:

1. Cheating involving homework is to be handled within the classroom. It does not fall within the stated guidelines.
2. The teacher must make the cheating guidelines very well known.
3. Teachers must explain their personal interpretation. For example, specify how you will handle talking during a testing situation, or “wandering eyes.” A warning is highly recommended when a student is dangerously close to violating cheating guidelines.
4. Teachers who foresee plagiarism as a potential problem and plan to enforce this, must clearly explain what will be considered plagiarism.
5. Teachers must exercise reasonable caution in securing their test and test keys.

If a teacher determines that a student has cheated, the following steps should be followed:

1. Write a referral to the proper administrator with a detailed explanation of the incident and the Attach any cheat sheets.
2. Send an interim home if an “F” or “U” on the report card is contemplated.
3. Administrators will make a phone call home.
   1. On first incident the policy will be clearly explained.
   2. On second incident parents will be notified of student being dropped from class.

Dress Code

The following guidelines for dress at Palos Verdes High School will be enforced during the school year. The Dress Code policy is based on the principle that dress and grooming are the responsibility of parents and students. However, no student’s dress or appearance should disrupt the education of others.

1. SHOES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.
2. CLOTHING WITH REVEALING HOLES IS NOT APPROPRIATE ATTIRE.
3. BACKLESS TOPS, BATHING SUIT TOPS, AND SPORTS BRAS WITHOUT T-SHIRTS OVER THEM ARE NOT PERMITTED.
4. HATS ARE NOT TO BE WORN INDOORS AT ANY TIME.
5. YOUNG MEN MUST WEAR SHIRTS AT ALL TIMES.
6. EXCESSIVELY LOW CUT, TIGHT OR BAGGY PANTS MAY NOT BE WORN BY MALE OR FEMALE STUDENTS AT ANY TIME.
7. CLOTHING WITH ALCOHOL, DRUG OR TOBACCO SLOGANS IS NOT TO BE WORN. CLOTHING WITH OBSCENE PICTURES, OBJECTIONABLE LANGUAGE AND/OR DEROGATORY (i.e. RACIAL OR ETHNIC) REMARKS IS NOT TO BE WORN.

We expect students to come to Palos Verdes High School appropriately dressed and ready to learn. Students who do not comply with the dress code will be sent to the office. Your cooperation in maintaining an appropriate standard which reflects an educational setting is greatly appreciated.

Tardy Policy

Habitual tardiness becomes an attendance problem subject to disciplinary action. A student will be marked tardy if he/she arrives to class up to 10 minutes after the bell rings without appropriate permission from the office.

Overall tardies, to all periods, will be tracked through the attendance office.  The number of tardies will result in the following action:

Truancy/Cut Policy

The attendance office will monitor all student truancies.  Teachers are not responsible for submitting referrals for each cut.

Each cut will result in one day of Saturday school, assigned by the AP in addition to parent notification.