John Marshall High School

Academic Policies

BARRISTER CODE OF CONDUCT
John Marshall High School students have traditionally maintained high standards of performance in all areas of school achievement. This outstanding level of student performance has been possible because John Marshall High School students have accepted the fact that achievement is based on responsibility and self-discipline. John Marshall High School students should expect to be responsible for maintaining these standards in every learning situation:

Students are to:

Carry their school ID cards.
Arrive at each class on time; be seated and ready to work before the tardy bell rings.
Bring required materials to class-notebook, pen/pencil, covered textbook, gym equipment, and other necessary items.
Take care of personal business, go to lockers, and use restrooms before school, during passing periods, or at nutrition or lunch.
Present an absence re-admittance slip (PRC) to the teacher at the beginning of the class period when returning from an absence.
Complete required classwork and assignments on time.
Leave all food and drinks in trashcans outside of the buildings and clean up after themselves.
Display courtesy to everyone at all times.
Wear only authorized Marshall headgear.
Be a positive, creative, and cooperative member of class, school, neighborhood, and community.

Students are NOT to:

Abuse, damage, or mark school property.
Leave class without an authorized pass from the classroom teacher indicating the student's name, the date, the time, and the destination. Hall passes will not be issued during the first ten minutes of the period except for emergencies.
Bring skateboards or any electronic devices on campus (i.e., walkman, pagers, telephones.)
Participate in excessive displays of affection.
Wear any kind of offensive, revealing, or gang related clothing.

Dress Code
School Based Management sanctions the expression of a student's individuality by means of his/her dress as being consistent with the stated purposes of the school. Any apparel, or lack of, which draws undue attention to the wearer may detract from the educational process and is, therefore, inappropriate. In addition, it is recognized that the school shares with parents a responsibility for teaching its youth appropriateness of dress. It is a mark of maturity when a student can freely choose appropriate apparel, which still demonstrates individuality.

Restrictions of freedom of student dress will be imposed whenever the mode of dress in question is:

Unsafe either for the student or those around him/her.
Is disruptive of school operations and the educational process.
Is contrary to the law.

No gloves (unless weather is 65 degrees or less).
No bandanas or hairnets are permitted on campus
Hats, beanies, caps, and any other head gear cannot be worn in classrooms.
No clothing depicting another high school other than Marshall.
No articles of clothing that advertise, depict or glorify alcohol, tobacco, drugs, obscenities, violence, illegal activities, gangs or prison life.
No shorts or short skirts revealing undergarments.
No tube tops, halter tops, low cut blouses, or bare midriffs.
Halter tops can be worn with another appropriate shirt.
Pants must be proper proportions, proper length without slit at the cuffs. Pants must stay up without the aid of a belt.
Chains must be connected from the belt loop to the wallet. Chains that can be used as a weapon will be confiscated.
Inappropriate articles may be confiscated.
Confiscated clothing will be replaced by proper attire provided by Marshall High School.

Confiscated items will not be returned without
Parent/Guardian present to pick up items!
Weapons On Campus
In response to the ever-increasing violence and the use of weapons on school campuses, the Los Angeles Unified School District has established the so-called "wand" metal detector program. On a daily basis, students and their backpacks, as well as school lockers, are searched for weapons. The students are selected randomly. A "wand" metal detector is used to search the students.

This program is used as a deterrent for students to bring weapons onto school grounds, thereby reducing the potential for violent incidences. All students should report to an administrator, teacher, or school police if they see anyone with a weapon on campus.

Zero Tolerance Policy
BOARD RESOLUTION REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO RESPECTFUL TREATMENT OF ALL PERSONS

"The Los Angeles Unified School District reaffirms its policy that students and adults in both schools and offices should treat all persons equally and respectfully and refrain from the willful or negligent use of slurs against any person on the basis of race, language spoken, color, sex, religion, handicap, national origin, immigration status, age, sexual orientation, or political belief.."

Excerpted from a resolution unanimously passed by the Board of Education, October 10, 1988

In accordance with the rules and regulations of the Los Angeles Unified School District, it is the intent of the Board of Education and John Marshall High School to maintain a campus free of drugs, alcohol, tobacco and other substances, which have harmful side effects on the lives of students. It is also our intent to provide preventive education programs and support for students with problems related to drugs, alcohol and tobacco.

Any student who is under the influence or in possession of narcotics, other intoxicants or related paraphernalia on campus may be subject to arrest, suspension, expulsion or other disciplinary action.

Any student, who furnishes, uses or sells narcotics, other drugs or intoxicants on school premises, will be recommended to the Superintendent and Board of Education for expulsion.

Off Campus Passes
Marshall is a closed campus. No students are allowed to leave campus. Exceptions to this are:

Passes to go home issued by the Attendance Office.
Passes issued by Health Office in emergencies, or for medical/dental appointments.
No student can leave campus during the school day without parent permission.

If you leave the campus without permission you will be subject to disciplinary procedures.

Work Experience Passes
Issued by the Work Experience Advisor to students enrolled in the work experience program.

Parking
Students are not permitted to park on campus space. Students who park on campus will be cited.

Telephones
Public telephones are located in the main building, in front of the Counseling Office, and in front of the Student Store. They will only be opened before and after school.

Change of Address/Telephone Number
Students are required to notify the Attendance Office of any change of address or telephone number. Students who move out of the area must apply for a permit to attend John Marshall High School.

Cell Phone Policy
The LAUSD Board of Education passed the following motion:

Whereas, The use of cell phones and pagers could interrupt classroom instruction, interfere with emergency communications, or could be used to invade privacy or transmit information from student-to-student via text-messaging; and

Whereas, The Board of Education has a responsibility to address these concerns without unnecessarily limiting the ability of students to communicate with parents or guardians when necessary; now, therefore, be it

Resolved. That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles prohibits the use of cellular phones, pagers, or electronic signaling devices by students on campus during normal school hours, excluding the students' lunchtime and nutrition breaks;

Resolved further. That it is the Board's intent that if brought to school, any such device shall remain "OFF" and stored in a locker, backpack, purse, pocket, or other place where it is not visible during school hours, and if such a device is observed by staff, excluding during the student's nutrition and lunch breaks, it shall be confiscated until redeemed by a parent or guardian;

Resolved. That exceptions to this policy may be granted by the site administrator for purposes relating to the health needs of a student, and that students and parents are to be advised of this prohibition annually;

Resolved. That this policy be a one - year pilot; and be finally

Resolved. That the site administrator with the school site council could enforce a stricter policy

STUDENT HONOR CODE
Every faculty member and student at Marshall High School belongs to a community of scholars where academic integrity and the pursuit of excellence are fundamental commitments. This Ethical Contract is intended to promote and protect an atmosphere of trust, fairness and respect at Marshall High School.

Cheating
Cheating is a form of dishonesty where a student attempts to give the appearance of a level of knowledge or skill that the student has not obtained. Examples included:

Copying from another person's work during an examination or while completing an assignment.
Taking an examination or completing an assignment for another, or permitting another to take an examination
Submitting identical or similar papers for credit in more than one course without prior permission from the course instructors.
Retaining, processing, using or circulating previously given examination materials, where those materials clearly indicate they are to be returned to instructor at the conclusion of the examination.
Falsifying of records and/or official documents: academic records; grade reports, letters of permission, add/drop forms, ID cards, lunch passes, absence excuses, parent notes, etc.
Continuing work on an examination or assignment after the allocated time has elapsed.

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the repetition on paraphrasing, without acknowledgment, of another person's writing.

Violations include:

Copying another student's work and submitting it as one's own work. (i.e. homework term papers, group projects, etc.)
Paraphrasing the thoughts of another writer without acknowledgment. All significant phrases, clauses, or passages taken directly from source material must be acknowledged either in the text itself, in footnotes, or in any other format specified by the teacher.
Citing a source that does not exist.
Attributing to a source ideas and information that are not included in the source.

Other
Any other misconduct; which includes other academically dishonest or inappropriate acts. Examples of such acts include but are not limited to:

Pressuring another or encouraging another student to participate in any violation of the ethics code.
Planning with another to commit any act of academic dishonesty.

Profiting financially or otherwise from the avocation and/or support of any unethical act.

CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ETHICAL STANDARDS
Any violations of this code occurring in the classroom will be subject to penalties established by the classroom teacher and may be referred to the Counseling Office. These referrals, or any violations occurring outside the classroom, will be subject to additional disciplinary actions established by the Counseling Office.

Sanctions may include but are not limited to:

Reduced or failing grade.
Notification of parents/parent conference/required parent attendance w/student in class.
Suspension from school.
A letter of reprimand.
Signing of probationary contract to be placed in the student cumulative record.
Notification of offense in school disciplinary computer record.
Notification to other current teachers.
Exclusion from school activities such as graduation activities, dances, sporting events, field trips, hospital assignment, etc.
Loss of college recommendation letters.
Any appropriate combination of the above.

The Ethical Standards for behavior at Marshall High School serve as framework for the development of good character. Adherence to such standards engenders the integrity and trust necessary for a flourishing academic community where both teachers and students can thrive.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
The primary responsibility for proper attendance rests upon the student. Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students at Marshall High School. Not only is it necessary for educational progress and growth, but also it is a legal requirement of the California Education Code and the rules and regulations of the Los Angeles Unified School District. This requirement springs from the compulsory education concept, which attempts to guarantee a basic education for all young people.

DAILY ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

Attendance and counseling offices are open at 7:00 a.m. daily to readmit students who are returning from an absenc Students must pick up an absence slip before the period one tardy bell rings. One of the tracks in session readmits in the Counseling Office, the other track in session readmits in the Attendance Office.
Students must bring a note signed by the parent stating the reason for the absence, the date of the absence, and th parent's phone number. Valid absence notes are exchanged for a signed and stamped PRC (permit to re-enter class).
Students show the absence slip to each teacher to clear the previous day(s) absence.
.Official attendance is taken in Period 2 each day. Students who have not cleared an absence will be sent to the Attendance Office.

EARLY DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL

Students must bring a note from the parent stating the reason, time of leaving and phone number of parent to the Attendance Office between 7:00 a.m. and the end of period 2. Requests to leave early that are received after period 2 will not be processed.
The Attendance Office verifies by phone the request to leave and processes the "Early Leave" form.
Students must pick up the "Early Leave" slip before leaving campus. These slips are usually ready by nutrition.
In case of illness, the Nurse will contact the student's parent by telephone before excusing him/her to leave campus.
Students who leave campus for any reason without proper authorization from the Attendance Office will be considered TRUANT and will be dealt with accordingly.
A student cannot be released to a person whose name is not in the computer or in the emergency card.

TARDY AND TRUANCY POLICY
All students who are tardy to class are to be sent to the tardy room. Teachers are requested to lock their doors when the bell rings and send tardy students to the Tardy Room. Periodically, tardy sweeps for a period will be announced over the P.A.

Period 1 Procedures
Students must report to the attendance office to obtain an unexcused tardy.

Per Los Angeles Municipal Code: 45.04, a student who is under the age of 18 will receive a truancy citation (punishable by a fine not exceeding $250.00 and/or community service). Students will be cited under the following circumstances: The student is tardy or out of class without permission from a staff member and/or the student is absent from 2 or more periods and does not bring a note from the parent/guardian to clear the absence within a week.

Per California Education Code 48260, a student who is under the age of 18 will receive a truancy citation under the following circumstances: a student absent from school without a valid excuse three days in one year or tardy to a class or absent without a valid excuse within one school year is truant. Students who are caught in the Marshall High School Truancy Sweep will receive the following consequences:

Tardy: A student is tardy if the student is not sitting in his/her seat by the tardy bell. Applicable to periods 2-6 only.

1st - 5th Tardy	Pre-Citation Notice
6th Tardy	Pre-Citation Notice Parent notification via letter Student counseled regarding attendance policy Saturday detention (removes 3..one time only!) Parent Conference in person or phone
After serving detention, students go back to 3. On the 7th tardy..(and each additional tardy).	Los Angeles School Police
If detention is not served, on the 7th tardy..(and each additional tardy).	Los Angeles School Police

Truancy: "..tardy or absent for more than any 30-minute period during the school day without a valid excuse.." (Education Code 48260. (a) Applicable to periods 1-6.

1st Truancy	Pre-Citation Notice Parent notification via letter Student counseled regarding attendance policy
2nd Truancy	Pre-Citation Notice Parent notification via letter Student counseled regarding attendance policy Evaluation of student academic performance
3rd Truancy	Pre-Citation Notice Parent notification via letter Student counseled regarding attendance policy Parent Conference in person or phone
4th Truancy and each additional Truancy	Los Angeles School Police Citation

CONSEQUENCES FOR TRUANCY
State law and district policy prohibit truancy. The attendance office contacts parents of students who are truant to class for one or more periods. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) may cite students caught off campus. Parents may be fined up to $250 and compelled to appear in court. Students who are habitually truant shall be referred to the Pupil Services and Attendance Counselor who may contact the district attorney and arrange a hearing with the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB).

ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PRACTICES
C Average Eligibility
All students in grades 9-12 must maintain at least a C average, while passing at least four of all of their subjects, in order to be eligible to participate in co-curricular activities.

Diploma Eligibility
All students must have completed the basic program of required courses prescribed by LAUSD and have passed all proficiency tests. Beginning with the class of 2004 students will be required to pass the California High School Exit Exam.

Graduation Exercises
Participating in the graduation ceremony will be limited to those students who have successfully completed all diploma credit requirements, completed 20 hours of community service, completed their senior portfolio, and have met all the proficiency test requirements. Participation in the graduation ceremony is a privilege and requires all students to meet standards of good character, citizenship, and be cleared of all school debts. Marshall High School's graduation is held annually at The Greek Theatre.

Career/College Advisement
Additional counseling assistance is available from the career advisor. Students can gain valuable personable assistance in planning a career after high school. The college counselor assists students in the selection of a college or trade school as well as financial opportunities available for college or university.

Counseling And Guidance
Marshall High School offers a comprehensive array of counseling services that enables students (and their parents) a variety of pathways and choices to help them with their academic, social, and emotional needs. Among these are the Perkins Vocational Program, Highly Gifted, Gifted, High Achieving Magnet; Teacher Academy; Advanced Studies Academy, Multi-Lingual Academy, Humanitas, Project Impact, Title One, Title VII, Work Experience Program, Tutorial Program, the Bilingual Program, Peer Counseling, Special Education Placement with the services of a school psychologist; and Healthy Start.