General Information
& History

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The Buena Park High School Alma Mater

Hail to our Alma Mater,
Ever faithful we will be
Hand in hand we proudly stand,
To pledge our loyalty,
With noble heart we will do our part.
For you we will never fail,
Buena Park we proudly sing,
Hail, All Hail!

The Buena Park High School Fight Song

Fight on Coyotes, fight, and we will win this fray.
Fight on Coyotes, fight, and we will win this game tonight.
Hail Green and White, our Alma Mater, on triumphantly.
So march right down that field and never yield,
We'll fight on to victory.

Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs)

Buena Park High School Graduates are:

Builders and users of technological skills who:
acquire and demonstrate computer competency
compile, record and analyze data to create original reports and projects
effectively communicate in support of self-expression, research, and learning
exhibit self-directed learning
Promoters of self-improvement who:
demonstrate continual growth in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics
enroll in courses which prepare them for post-secondary education
understand the benefit of being physically fit
explore work and career pathways
Higher-level thinkers who:
initiate and complete academic tasks
read skillfully for enjoyment and information
meet or exceed academic standards
think critically, creatively, and independently to solve problems
Sincere and active citizens who:
understand and participate in the democratic process through local community service
work collaboratively and accept community responsibility
demonstrate integrity and respect for self and others
value cultural diversity

History

Buena Park High School opened its doors with 508 students on September 11, 1956, as the third school in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. Our school was made possible by a bond issue voted by citizens in the FJUHSD to serve students in Buena Park, La Palma, and west Fullerton.

Under the leadership of the first principal, Mr. Richard Spaulding, the enrollment increased to 2,200. Dr. John Machisic succeeded Mr. Spaulding in 1974, and served in that capacity until 1975. The BPHS student body recognized Richard Spaulding for his many years of service as principal by re-naming the football stadium in his honor. Dr. Jack Holm followed Dr. Machisic for the next seven years until 1983, when Mr. Jim Bremer, a BPHS graduate (1960) began his tenure at Buena Park. Dr. George Giokaris assumed the responsibilities of principal from 1987 to 1989; Ms. Christine Hoffman served from 1989-1992; and Tom Triggs served from 1992-1998. Dr. Michael Conroy served from 1998-2001. Mrs. Maggie Buchan served from 2001-2006. Dr. Benjamin Wolf is the current principal and joined BPHS in 2006. All of these leaders, including the assistant principals, have given their time, energy and creative talents to mold BPHS into the fine school it is today.

Since 1967, Buena Park High School has undergone the accreditation process eight times. Most recently, the school went through the process in 2004-2005. Under the supervision of the Western Association of Schools and colleges, an intensive review was completed of every facet of the school's operation. A full six-year accreditation was awarded to Buena Park High School which certifies to all other educational institutions that our high school meets all standards set for high quality schools and that credits and grades earned by our graduates are based on quality criteria.

Buena Park High School enjoys high status in academics, athletics and the performing arts. High performance standards in the classroom, in competitive sports, and in artistic productions have earned an outstanding reputation. Numerous trophies, awards, and the hundreds of thousands of dollars awarded in scholarships validate these claims.

Every student at Buena Park High School is encouraged to take advantage of as many opportunities as possible to learn, participate, and grow. By doing so, the best can be derived, and at the same time, through such effort, the strength of our school will continue to grow.

(The information below may be inaccurate as we are in the process of updating our website. Please refer to the "2007-2008 Student Handbook PDF" (above) for up-to-date information).

Behavior Expectations
Buena Park High School is a place dedicated to learning, to growing, and to developing positive friendships. This is a school where students and staff work hard on academics, and at the appropriate time enjoy athletics, social, and recreational activities -- but always in the right way. It essential that students and their families understand that high standards of behavior will be maintained at Buena Park High School.

Student Dress and Grooming

While on campus or at any school sponsored event, students shall be dressed and groomed in a manner which does not adversely affect the instructional program nor violate reasonably acceptable standards of cleanliness, safety or decency as adjudged by the Principal or his designee. Shoes must be worn at all times.

1. Students shall not wear clothing or articles of clothing (including, but not limited to hats, gloves, bandannas, shoestrings, wristbands, jewelry) related to a group or gang and/or which, in the judgment of the principal/designee, may provoke others to acts of violence.

2. Clothing, jewelry, and cosmetics are to be free of sexually related or obscene symbols, pictures, or wording, or anything that promotes the use/abuse of drugs, alcohol, smoking materials, or other dangerous substances.

3. Students shall not wear articles of clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, or accessories which, in the opinion of the school principal/designee, post a threat to the physical well-being and safety of the student or others (e.g., spiked collars or wristbands shall not be worn). Boys will be expected to wear pants, which are not baggy and regular shirts with sleeves. The practice of "sagging," in which the boys' pants fall below the waist, is not permitted. For example, if a student has a 30-inch waist, the pants waistband should be no larger than 32 inches. Girls are expected to wear clothes, which cover the midriff area. Low cut tips are not acceptable, and clothing should cover underwear. Students who wear unacceptable clothing may be sent home to change before continuing their classes.

In addition to following the FJUHSD dress code policy, Buena Park High School does not allow students to wear any type of hat or head gear during school hours except for those which are medically or religiously required.

Student behavior/performance expectations

Learning is our highest priority at Buena Park High School. In order to provide for a campus climate which best supports learning, students are expected to follow the directions of all school employees and observe these standards:

1. Students are to be in their classroom seats or assigned work stations with necessary materials when the bell rings, ready to work.
2. Students are not to interfere with the learning of others.
3. Students are to respect the rights and property of others.
4. Students may leave class only with the teacher's permission and a pass.
5. Students are not to bring radios to school. Radios will be held in the office and my be returned only to parents.
6. Skateboards are prohibited at Buena Park High School.
7. Beepers, pagers, and other electronic communication devices are illegal for students to possess on campus. These will be confiscated and returned only to a parent.
8. Students are to carry a Buena Park High School I. D. card while on campus and at all school events. Replacement I.D. cards cost $5.00.

Non-Compliance

Students who are unable to comply with the standards of conduct at Buena Park High School may be involved in one or more of the following actions designed to assist the student in developing acceptable behavior and responsibility:

1. Conference with student and/or parent
2. Detention
3. Suspension and/or In-School suspension
4. Denial of school privileges
5. Removal from class
6. Transfer to another school, including La vista High School
7. Recommendation for expulsion

Reasons for suspension

1. Damage to or theft of school or private property.
2. Infliction of , or threatened physical injury to another person.
3. Possession or sale of firearms, knives, weapons or explosives.
4. Possession, use, sale or furnishing of drugs, alcoholic beverages, intoxicants, bogus or look-alike substances.
5. Smoking, possession of tobacco, profanity, obscene acts, vulgarity or slander.
7. editing, publishing, distributing materials or publications that are libelous, obscene, lewd, or which demean any race, religion, sex or ethnic group.
8. Gambling
9. Sexual Harassment

Due Process for Students

The Education Code provides the following due process procedures for students:

1. Suspensions are to be preceded by an informal conference between administrator and the student.
2. At the conference, the student is to be informed of the reasons for the suspension.
3. A student will be given the opportunity to present his/her side of the issue.
4. The student's parents/guardians are to be notified of the reason for the suspension, date and time of return, their right to access to school records and the appeal process.

Fireworks and explosives

any student while on campus or at a school function who possesses or ignites any firework or explosive will be, at the minimum, suspended. At the end of the suspension the student may be allowed to re-enter the school or be transferred to another district high school, including La vista High School. If the incident also involves injury to the possessions or person of another individual or the possessions of the District, the student may be recommended to the Board of Trustees for expulsion.

Saturday School and In-School Suspension

Students may be assigned to Saturday School or In-School Suspension by administrators for various disciplinary problems and infractions of school rules, or in lieu of a one day suspension. The Saturday sessions are intended to be a structured program of supervised study time. Therefore, students who are assigned are expected to come prepared with schoolwork to do. Classes are held between 8:00 a.m. and 12 noon in Room 43 or at the boys and Girls' Club in Buena Park.

The In-School Suspension (ISS) is intended to serve as an alternative to outright suspension. Students will work throughout the day to beautify the campus.

Substance Abuse

Any student involved in the unlawful possession, use, sale, possession with the intent to sell, or otherwise furnishing of a dangerous substance, i.e. alcohol, drugs, (bogus or look-alike) or other substance which alter a student behavior at any school-sponsored function will be suspended from BPHS. At the end of the suspension, the student may be allowed to re-enter the school or be transferred to another school in the District, including La Vista High School. The principal may recommend to the Board of Trustees that the student be expelled. In order to enforce these regulations, school authorities will inspect lockers, personal belongings, or student cars whenever it is deemed necessary.

School Property

Students and their parents shall be responsible for all damage to equipment or school property. Expense incurred by the District in replacing or repairing school property lost, damaged, or destroyed by a pupil shall be paid to the District by the pupil, his parent or guardian. This responsibility applies in the matter of books and supplies of all kinds, as well as equipment, buildings and grounds.

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment. This behavior includes:

1. Comments repeatedly emphasizing the sexuality or sexual identity of an individual
2. Persistent requests for a social-sexual encounters and favors
3. Physical contact of a lewd type
4. Indecent exposure
5. Realized sexual encounters
6. Sexual crimes including rape

Efforts will be made to stop inappropriate behavior at an informal level; however, persistent unacceptable behavior warrants suspension. Continued inappropriate behavior after that will require additional disciplinary action.

Student Parking and Use of Motor Vehicles

Students driving automobiles, motorcycles, or other power vehicles to school, even occasionally, are required to register them with the Assistant Principal, Instruction/Student Affairs, in the Activities Office. Parking stickers will be issued to identify a valid student parking space holder. Seniors will receive a special sticker for the Senior Parking area. Cars in the parking lot without a school sticker clearly displayed will receive a parking ticket from the Buena park Police Department. Students may not be in motor vehicles or in the student parking lot during their school day. Cars parked on campus are subject to search by school personnel or other civil authorities.

Closed Campus Policy

Buena park High School is a closed campus, including lunch time. If a student leaves campus at any time during the school day without clearing through the attendance office, the absence from class will not be excused and will be regarded as a cut. Any three unexcused absences from a class will result in loss of credits required for graduation.

For exceptional reasons, some students may be authorized to leave campus during the regular school day or placed on a shortened day schedule. Students are not to loiter in or near homes or apartments that are adjacent to the school at any time, before, after or during their school day.

In the event a student leaves campus, neither the district nor any of its employees can be liable for the conduct or safety of the student during that period.

Lunch Pass Requirements

Parents may request that students be issued lunch passes good for the present school year only. Such passes are issued only after a face-to-face meeting with the parent, the student, and an assistant principal. Students may be denied a lunch pass based on poor attendance, discipline, or academic issues. If the pass is issued, a sticker will be placed on the student's I.D. card. When off campus, the school assumes no responsibility for the student's safety. In general, the school discourages the issuance of lunch passes.

Coyote Accounts

The Coyote Accounts Office is located in the Main Office. It is open each day before school, during nutrition and lunch, and after school. Coyote Accounts sells tickets for most school activities, ASB cards, and monthly OCTA bus passes. Also, monies from textbook and other fines are processed through this office. Students please use the outside window to do any business or ask questions.

Attendance Procedure

Parents must clear student absences within three days of the absence. If the absence is not cleared it will be marked as truancy on the student's absence report. Parents are asked to call the school on the first and each succeeding day of a student's absence. The attendance office phone numbers are 992-8630 or 992-8638. These two numbers can also be reached 24-hours. A written excuse by the parent or guardian is also acceptable to clear an absence. In the written excuse please include name of student, grade, day of absence, reason and a phone number where the parent can be reached during the day.

Absences, which are not cleared within three days, will be marked on the student attendance records as truant. If a student is truant three times from a particular class, the student will not earn full units for that subject. In addition, a truancy in a class may result in disciplinary action.

The following reasons for absences are valid:

1. Verified illness (any student absence of more than 5 days may require a doctor's note upon a student's return.)
2. Serious illness or death in the immediate family
3. emergency medical or dental attention
4. Absences approved in advance by a school administrator
5. Authorized religious holidays

The following are examples of absences, which may not be excused as prescribed by the attendance laws:

1. Truancy
2. Missing the bus
3. Trips not approved in advance
4. Shopping
5. Birthday or other celebrations
6. Gainful employment
7. Baby sitting

Unexcused Absence Policy

1st unexcused Teacher records absence and assigns one hour of detention.
2nd unexcused Teacher records absence, assigns detention, and notifies parent.
3rd unexcused Teacher records absence, assigns detention, and notifies parent of loss of one unit of credit in that class.
4th unexcused Teacher records absence and makes written referral to Assistant Principal, Pupil Services who will summon
student and assign four hours of Saturday School and notify parent.
5th unexcused Teacher records absence and makes written referral. Assistant Principal will arrange a parent conference and review with parent the BPHS after school work program. Parent will sign contract and is required to choose between two options:
a. Student will work after school from 3-6pm: or
b. Student will be assigned to In-School Suspension.
Parents will be informed that the next tardy may result in a one-day suspension and/or additional consequences.

Tardiness

each unexcused tardy will result in a 60-minute detention being assigned by the teacher. Students accumulating five tardies will be referred to the office to be assigned four hours of Saturday detention or In-School Suspension. Oversleeping, missing the bus, or other related excuses for being late to school in the morning will still result in an unexcused tardy and a possible detention. Excessive tardies can result in suspension.

Off-Campus Transfer

A student finding it necessary to leave campus before the end of the school day must obtain permission and an "Off-Campus Transfer" from the attendance office prior to leaving campus. If a student leaves campus without following this procedure, the student will be marked truant from the classes missed. To obtain an Off-campus Transfer, a student may bring a note from a parent/guardian (with a phone number where the parent can be reached) to the attendance office before school or during lunch or break.

Cafeteria

The cafeteria serves over 1,000 students and staff members on a daily basis. Our cafeteria offers a wide variety of foods, from snack items to the student tray lunch and a variety of hot entrees. The cafeteria also provides an opportunity for student employment during break and lunch. In addition to receiving a salary the students are given an opportunity to experience, for many, what is their first job. The cafeteria staff always tries to provide service in a pleasant manner as well as good food.

Free and Reduced Price School Meals

Fullerton Union High School District is an active participant in the National School Lunch Act. Students may obtain application blanks for this program in the Guidance Office. Parents and guardians of students applying for this program are urged to read all application instructions carefully and to complete the form in its entirety. For additional information on this program, please call 992-8780.

Health Service

Students who become ill during the school day should, with their classroom teacher's permission, report to the Attendance Office. An up-to-date EMERGENCY CARD must be on file in the office for every student and this card must be updated each year. If a student has chronic or severe health problem, please note this on the EMERGENCY CARD. Students will not be allowed to leave school unless a parent can be contacted and permission has been given.

Textbooks

The school provides all textbooks used by BPHS students. Students should show appreciation of this expensive service by handling books with care. In most classes students will be issued a textbook to keep at home for out of class assignments. Room sets of books will be used for in-class assignments. Students should write their names in ink on the first blank line of the space provided inside the front cover of their home set of books. They should also complete a textbook card for each book used, noting on the back any damage to the book. Before a student's record is cleared at the end of the semester, all books must be checked in. If a book is lost, stolen, damaged or defaced, the student will be assessed the cost of the book.

Textbook distribution and collection is located in Room 16. It is open each day before school, during nutrition and lunch, and after school. Students who need to check out or are returning books need to go to room 16. Also, textbook records will be maintained in Room 16.

Transportation

Each student is required to obtain a permit from the driver of his/her bus, assigning him/her to a certain bus. Transportation by school bus is a privilege extended to the students of this school and may be denied a student at any time that conduct is not in accord with existing rules and regulations. Parents of pupils will be held financially responsible for willful destruction or defacing of a school bus or its equipment.

Physical Education Lockers

Use of P.E. lockers is limited to use by Physical Education students only. The following rules will be observed:

1. Only P.E. clothes should be stored in P.E. lockers.
2. During P.E. classes only, textbooks and personal possessions may be placed in P.E. lockers while dressing out.
3. Neither the school nor the Fullerton Union High School District is responsible for losses occurring from these lockers.
4. Students should not reveal their locker combinations to anyone except school authorities.

Lost and Found

The lost-and-found center is located in Room 16. All articles found on campus should be turned in and picked up in Room 16. Valuables will be locked up until identified and claimed. All unclaimed lost-and-found items will be disposed of at the end of the school year.

Guidance and Academics

The goal of the guidance department at BPHS is to help students find academic success. Probably no high school decisions are more important than the courses of study the student chooses to follow. BPHS has an excellent staff of counselors available to work with students and parents in determining the breadth and depth of their four-year program.

Group activities conducted at each grade level are designed to help students with educational and career planning, starting with the careful development of a four-year educational plan at the freshman level and ending with a senior program which emphasizes post high school programs centered around college and career planning. A carefully developed program of guidance services is available for each student. It is important for students and parents to attend planning nights for college entrance requirements and scholarships, vocational evenings, orientation programs, and to take advantage of appointments for individual 10th grade student reviews as well as the senior conferences. Parents may make appointments to see their student's counselor by calling 992-8642.

Grades

Generally, the following criteria are used in determining grades for all academic classes: test and quizzes (announced and unannounced), classroom participation and effort, notebooks, homework, laboratory work and projects (where applicable), reports and research projects. Grading policies for each class are distributed during the first week of a student's attendance in the class.

Grade cards are distributed quarterly. The semester grades are the permanent records for the transcript. In addition, progress reports are sent 4-5 weeks before each grading period.

Grade designations are:

A Excellent I Incomplete
B Good CR Credit
C Average NC No Credit
D Passing F Failing

Citizenship marks are:

O Outstanding
N Needs Improvement
S Satisfactory
U Unsatisfactory

Credit/No Credit Grading policy

Students may, with parent, teacher and counselor approval, elect credit/no credit grading for a maximum of ten credits per grading period in accordance with criteria established by the principal of each campus. Exceptions to this limit may be appealed to the principal. Once credit/no credit for a course has been agreed upon, the student may not opt for a letter grade. Students hoping to graduate as valedictorian or salutatorian may not have credit/no credit courses at any time during grades 9 through 12, except for courses that are designated as only credit/no credit (teacher's aide, office aide).

The deadline for taking a course credit/no credit is the last day of the first and third quarters. For quarter classes such as Oral Communication and Drivers Education, the deadline is the end of the fourth week.

Note: The University of California and the California State University and Colleges will not accept credit/no credit for courses used to fulfill entrance requirements.

Grade point average(GPA) will be computed only on courses for which letter grades have been assigned.

Graduation Requirements

Gen. Ed. Units Academic Units
English 40 40
Social Science: World History 10 10
Social Science: U.S. History 10 10
Social Science: Govt. & economics 10 10
Laboratory Science 20 20
Mathematics 20 30
Foreign Language 0 20
Health Education 5 5
Physical Education 20 20
Oral Communication 2.5 2.5
Driver Education 2.5 2.5
Fine Arts/Applied Arts
10
Foreign Language/Fine Arts 10
Advanced Course
20
Electives 70 30
Total 220 230
In addition, each student must pass the district's five minimum competency tests in Reading, Writing (composition and Language), Mathematics, and Computer Literacy. Additional information may be obtained through the Career Center at 992-8634 or 992-8649.

Weighted Grades - Credit Where Credit Is Due

The Fullerton Joint Union High School district has adopted a policy to weight grades for academically rigorous Advanced Placement and honors classes. Those classes will generate an additional point toward grade point average. An "A" will count 5 points (as opposed to 4 points for a regular class), a "B" 4, a "C" 3, a "D" 2, and an "F" 0.

Regional Occupation Program (R.O.P.)

The Regional Occupation program offers classes utilizing the "hands-on" approach to learning. After utilizing sources in the Career Center, R.O.P. is an excellent way to explore career choices. skilled instructors teach programs with students learning in an industry-like environment by actually working with the materials, services, and equipment used in industry. Units earned in R.O.P. courses carry the same value as units in the FJUHSD and apply toward meeting elective courses requirements for graduation. In addition to units, students may also earn Certificates of Proficiency.

Student Work Permits

The Education Code and California child labor laws provide that no minor under the age of eighteen years may be permitted to work at any time without first securing a "permit to work" from their school. working students must observe certain parameters as prescribed by law.

Work permits may be obtained in the guidance Office from Mrs. Janet Merget, R.O.P. Coordinator. Work permits are issued on a one year basis. A work permit may be canceled when it becomes apparent that the employment of a minor is impairing the health or education of the minor or that any provision or condition of the permit is being violated.

Summer School

Summer school is offered each year. Summer school gives students an opportunity to meet a graduation requirement or to pursue an elective area of interest. Summer sessions for year-long courses will operate for eight weeks. Semester courses are divided into four week segments. Five units of credit will normally be given for each four-week session. every Buena Park student is encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

Academic Honors

Academic excellence is encouraged and rewarded at BPHS. These honors include: Honors at Entrance, for incoming freshman with a 3.5 GPA; Principal's High Honor Roll for students with a 3.5 or better GPA; Principal's Honor Roll for students with a 3.0 to 3.49 GPA; Student of the Month, an outstanding student selected from each academic department; Outstanding student of the Year, receive bronze medals at Reflections and commencement; California Scholarship Federation (CSF), an organization with a membership comprised of high ranking students of all grade levels; Gold Tassel at Reflections and commencement for students who maintain an overall 3.0 GPA; Gold Cord and Gold Tassel at Reflections and Commencement for students who maintain an overall 3.5 GPA; Gold Seals on Diploma for students with life membership in CSF and students who complete the Academic Studies Program; Valedictorian and Salutatorian receive medals for reflections and Commencement.

Schedule Changes

The school's master schedule is developed to meet the academic needs of our students and cannot be modified. Because of this, schedule change requests based upon preference for being with certain teachers or students, or for having subjects during a particular period will not be allowed.

When a student wants to change his/her schedule, he/she must discuss the change with the present teacher and then acquire the following:

1. A "Schedule Change Request" form from the Guidance Office
2. The signature of the present teacher
3. The signature of the new teacher
4. A parent signature
5. Counselor approval

No schedule changes will be made unless the above process is completed. During the change process, the student is expected to attend his assigned classes.

Dropping A Class

A student may drop a class, following the "Schedule Change Procedure," and not receive a failing grade during the first three weeks of a semester. However, after the first three weeks of any semester, a student withdrawing from a class may receive a failing grade.

Transcripts

Seniors may obtain copies of their official transcript from the school's registrar, Libby Cullens. Prior to graduation, transcripts are supplied free of charge.

Homework

Homework assignments are an important supplement to the classroom instruction and they contribute significantly to the achievement of the goals and objectives of every class. Time set aside for homework allows for the critical review of concepts, for reflection about new ideas generated by classroom discussions, for practice and review of skills introduced during the class period, and for the development of self-learning skills. In addition, homework can help students develop self-discipline, self-reliance, and effective time management skills. Parents are urged to take an active part in the education of their students by keeping themselves informed about homework requirements.

Study Aides

1. Attend school regularly and be on time.
2. Listen and participate in class.
3. Ask questions until you are sure you understand an assignment.
4. Talk to your teacher if you need extra help in a subject
5. Set aside a regular time for study at home.
6. Have a quiet, well-lighted place for study at home.
7. Don't put things off. Do your work as soon as possible and allow ample time for each assignment.
8. Study the hardest things first. Take advantage of the time when you are fresh and most alert.
9. Make use of the resources in your school library. Its books and reference materials were selected to support your class assignments.
10. Remember, good study habits are learned. Find an approach to each subject that works for you.

Conferences With Teachers

If for any reason a parent would like to talk to a teacher, appropriate arrangements can be made by contacting the Principal's Office, 992-8601. Our teaching staff will return the call as soon as possible, during their preparation period. Each teacher has one preparation period set aside during the school day to prepare for classes, to work with students and to meet with parents. If you feel a personal conference is necessary, one will be set up at this time.

Make-Up Work

Absence from class is one of the greatest contributing factors to unsatisfactory school work and should be avoided except in emergencies or illness. Schoolwork missed because of legal absence should be made up within a period of time equal to that of the time lost. In cases involving serious illness or injury, this time may be extended. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange for making up work missed. The faculty will assist students, but they will not use classroom instructional time to pursue missed work.

Academic Honesty Code

Academic dishonesty, cheating, and plagiarism involve attempts by a student to show possession of a level of knowledge or skills he/she does not possess. Students must do their own work and shall not take credit for what they have not accomplished.

Cheating is:
using dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means to obtain or attempt to obtain credit for academic work;

Plagiarism is:
taking the specific substance of another person's work and offering it as one's own without giving credit to that source;

The consequences for a student's involvement in an act of academic dishonesty will include the student receiving an automatic "0" or failure on the assignment or test with no opportunity for make-up, the teacher contacting the parent, and a record of the offense being placed in the student's cumulative and discipline files. Additional penalties may be imposed.

Consequences for a second offense will involve the student being dropped from the class with a grade of "F". Additional penalties may also be imposed.

Students, who violate this academic code of honesty, may be removed from all leadership positions an/or co-curricular activities for the balance of the year. Additionally, theft and/or sale of tests, assignments, research papers, or exam answers may result in the student's suspension and/or transfer to another school.

Acceptable Use of Technology

A. Acceptable use of technology and electronic information resources includes:

1. Communication in support of research and learning.
2. Access and exploration of appropriate information and resources
3. Work on class assignments or projects
4. Publishing World Wide Web/Internet sites and pages in acoordance with District Guidelines.

B. Unacceptable use of technology and electronic information resources includes:
1. Use for any illegal purpose.
2. Use for financial gain or for commercial, political, and/or personal use unrelated to an educational purpose.
3. Use involving impolite, inappropriate, abusive, dangerous, or obscene language.
4. Use involving accessing and/or changing computer files that do not belong to the user.
5. Use involving sending, receiving, or copying copyrighted material without permission.
6. Use involving cheating or plagiarizing.
7. Use that violates the rights of privacy of others.
8. Use that violates the rules of common sense or etiquette.
9. Use that accesses restricted information, harmful matter, obscene, profane or otherwise inappropriate material.
10. Use that results in vandalism of property.
11. Use that results in harassment of others, including but not limited to defamatory statements aimed at person's gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs.
12. Use that compromises the security of operating software.

Inappropriate Materials

The District does not have control of the information that resides on the Internet. Some information may contain harmful matter, be inaccurate, obscene, profane, illegal, or otherwise inappropriate for educational purposes. The District does not condone or permit the use of such materials in the school environment, and to the extent possible, will restrict student access to such information.

Failure to abide by the guidelines set forth in this regulation may result in one or more of the following actions:

Parent conference
Suspension and/or termination of computer-use privileges
A zero grade on related assignments and/or removal from course
Suspension and/or expulsion from school
Referral to law enforcement authorities
Other appropriate consequences

Library

The library is open continuously from 7:15 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. for student convenience. The library provides a wealth of learning material for reading, research and independent study. During class time a student may use the library by securing a pass from the teacher and signing in with the librarian. No food or drink is allowed in the library.

Career Center

The Career center, located in Room 27, is an integral part of the Guidance Department. The Career Center provides students with a full career opportunity program. Career units are taught at each grade level permitting students ample time and opportunity to make wise and appropriate college, career and vocational decisions. The Career Center makes available information to parents and students in a variety of areas: careers, colleges and universities, military opportunities, vocational/trade school programs, job board, financial aid, and scholarship applications. For additional information, call 992-8634 or 992-8649.

Special Assistance

BPHS is fortunate to receive federally funded Title 1 support for students who are below grade level in reading, language, or used to provide teacher aides and supplemental material for use in reading, writing, math, social science, and ELD.A title 1 counselor provides assistance in program planning, academic preparation, career education. The importance of regular attendance and good study habits are stressed. A tutoring service provides help to students in all subject areas. Students who take full advantage of this program are going to be successful.

BPHS School Improvement - School Site Council

In 1980 Buena Park High School was one of the 153 secondary schools throughout California awarded a school improvement grant. School Improvement (SI) is a state-funded program, which provides supplemental funds to improve the educational program for students. Schools are selected on the basis of their past performance and their proven ability to be successful in initiating positive changes and developing courses or programs which would benefit other schools.

An important feature of the Buena Park SI is the high degree of involvement of school staff, students and parents through the School Site Council. The School Site Council meets regularly with the principal to develop a school-wide plan to meet the needs of our students. Throughout the year the Council monitors how the money is spent and evaluates the school plan making needed changes. The School Site Council includes representatives from the school staff, students and parents. Members are selected each fall. Each is selected by their peers -- teachers by teachers, parents by parents and students by students.

Test Information and Test Dates

The following test dates are included as a reminder. Students and parents are encouraged to use our comprehensive college and scholarship-planning guide in the selection of the appropriate test. The College Planning Guide is part of the guidance program.


SAT Test Dates Registration Deadline Late (U.S. Only)

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Check with the Career Center for the fee.

(Test can be administered any day in test window.)
Test Window: Saturday, September 30, 2000 - Friday, December 22, 2000


PSAT/NMSQT

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The PSAT/NMSQT is offered as an opportunity for high school juniors to gain experience in taking the type of examination required for admission by most colleges. The results also serve as valuable guidance information for you. Students who wish to be considered for a National Merit Scholarship must take the PSAT/NMSQT in October of their junior year.

Buena Park High School Code for all tests= 050378

Junior Reserve Officer Training (JROTC)

In 1994-1995, Buena Park High School was selected as the first public high school in Orange County to receive an Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp. (JROTC) unit. Students enrolled in JROTC, grades 9-12, male and female, may earn physical education credit, or elective social studies credit.

Students are taught the dynamics of flight and prepared for leadership positions in civilian and military careers. All uniforms, shoes and other Air Force materials are provided at no charge to the student. In addition to excellent classroom and drill instruction, JROTC participants become eligible to take part in field trips, competitions, and other activities planned for the unit. Graduates of the program may become eligible for college scholarships, or can qualify for immediate rank advancement if they choose to enter the military after high school.

While developing leadership skills and self-discipline, the program is designed to complement the existing programs on campus, including athletics, clubs, and the academic curriculum.

For more information, see your counselor or one of the assistant principals.

English Language Development (ELD)

As a comprehensive high school, Buena Park High School offers high intensity language training in English for newly arrived foreign students. In stages, students learn basic language skills, which include listening, speaking, reading, and writing. An individual program for each student is developed.