La Quinta High School

Important Information

CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Any student whose permanent address or telephone number changes during the course of the school year should notify the guidance office immediately.

DANCES
La Quinta High School dances are for La Quinta students and their guests only. All students and guests must present a photo ID at the door. Students who wish to bring a guest must complete and turn in a guest application form at least 48 hours in advance of the dance. Guests must be accompanied by a LQ student and must remainwith the student for the duration of the dance. Once admitted to the dance, students are not permitted to return to their cars unless they plan to leave. Smoking, drinking, and drugs are absolutely forbidden at any La Quinta sponsored activity. Students violating this school rule will be asked to leave the dance, parents will be contacted and the student will be subject to school penalties including suspension.

EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS

La Quinta High School has the right to revoke the privilege of attending La Quinta for abusing attendance, academic, and disciplinary expectations. Failure to comply with school policies will result in referral to the Adult Education Center to fulfill high school graduation requirements. The school also reserves the right to contact or ask for parental confirmation regarding absences unless a Request for 18-Year-Old Privilege form is completed and on file in the Attendance Office. This privilege is reserved only for students who have special circumstances. This privilege, must be authorized and approved by the administration. Following a conference with an administrator, parent, and student, the parent must sign the privilege form in the administrator’s presence.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES, CELL PHONES, AND LASER POINTERS

Ipods, MP3, CD players, cameras, radios, video game players, and cellphones must remain turned off and out of sight during school hours. Electronic devices that are visible will be confiscated and returned only to a parent or guardian. Devices that are confiscated a second time in one school year will be kept in the assistant principal's office until the end of the year. Laser pointers are prohibited at school.

LOCKERS
Lockers on campus and in P.E. are provided to store books and other materials required for school. Students are strongly advised to lock their lockers at all times and should not divulge their combinations to other students. No money or valuables should be kept in the locker at any time as the school district assumes no liability for belongings left in lockers (including textbooks, athletic equipment, and uniforms). Students are issued lockers in ninth grade (or upon entry to LQHS) and keep the same locker throughout their stay at La Quinta.

PERSONAL PROPERTY
The district assumes no liability and is not responsible for loss, damage or theft of personal property brought on campus. The district is not responsible for any device that is lost, stolen or damaged, even after it is confiscated.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are an extension of the school; therefore, all classroom and school rules apply. Before deciding to participate, the student should compare the educational value of the trip with academic responsibilities and attendance requirements. Parents are required to sign permission forms for each off-campus trip.

HOMEWORK REQUESTS DURING AN ABSENCE
If a student is absent for a legitimate reason, he/she will have an equal number of days to the days of absence to make up the work. It is the responsibility

of the student to ask for and make up work missed. Work that is not completed may result in an “F” grade. Homework may be requested on the third day of absence. The student or parent must call the attendance office at 663-6373 to request homework.

REPORT CARDS

The school will mail four report cards home each year (two each semester). The second and fourth quarter grade report issued at the end of each semester will be recorded on the student’s permanent record. The school will also mail progress reports every 4 ½ weeks for students who are doing unsatisfactory work. Dates these reports will be mailed home are listed on the Guidance webpage.

STUDENT STORE
The student store sells snacks before school, at lunch and after school. No sales are made during class time. If you have questions regarding the student store, please contact the activities director at 839-4830.

TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks are issued free of charge to students. Students are responsible for the care and return of these books. Students will be charged accordingly if books are lost or damaged beyond normal wear. Underclassmen must clear all lost textbooks and fines before they return for the fall semester. Seniors must clear all lost textbooks and fines before they graduate.

WITHDRAWAL FROM LA QUINTA
If it is necessary to withdraw from school during the year, the student is required to complete a withdrawal form and obtain all necessary signatures. The student must return all books, materials, and athletic or other equipment issued by the school or pay for any items not returned. A parent must sign the withdrawal form in the attendance office.

VISITORS/DELIVERIES POLICY

La Quinta High School is pleased to receive adults, parents, and alumni. All adult visitors must report to the front office prior to visitation and be issued a Visitors Pass. Students are not permitted to bring friends to “spend the day.” Delivery of items such as flowers, and balloons is discouraged. Although the student will be notified of the delivery, items will not be allowed on campus until after school. Class interruptions will be kept to a minimum.

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