1. Welcome!
Mira Monte High School
School Year
5/17/2018

2. SVUSD Alternative Programs
Silverado High School – fully WASC accredited alternative high school designed to assist students in making up credit deficits.
Mira Monte High School – Independent study diploma program (WASC accredited)
Adult Education –night school or online courses (based on availability)

3. Alternative Education Administration & Guidance
Principal – Mr. David Gordon
Asst. Principal – Ms. Cindy Garamoni
Counselor – Ms. Dunn-McDermaid
Guidance Tech – Ms. Theresa Brummel
ROP Career Specialist – Ms. Phillips
Mira Monte Coordinator – Mr. Darrell DeLeon

4. Additional ways to earn credit
Adult Education Classes – Make up failed or missed classes; offered as evening or online classes
ROP – Earn elective credits in career preparation classes at a variety of county-wide sites
Community College Classes –Take courses not offered at Silverado or Mira Monte with permission from the school administration.

5. Additional ways to earn credit
Summer School – Summer school will be offered if the budget allows.
Outside P.E. – earned independently through organized sports team or gym.
GEARS program – read current book selections, keep a reading log, and do a brief project for added elective credit (see Mrs. Phillips for details)

6. Graduation Requirements (same as for other SVUSD high schools)
Earn a minimum of 220 units of coursework: 165 required units; 55 elective credits
Earn a minimum of a "C-" average (1.75 total G.P.A.)
Pass the state exit examination (CAHSEE) in language arts and mathematics
8 hours of community service completed
To participate in the graduation ceremony a student must have completed all graduation requirements prior to the ceremony

7. Grading Grades are based on
Tests & Quizzes
Homework
Projects/Labs
Student Writing
Late assignments may be assessed a grade and/or credit penalty
Failed, missing, & incomplete assignments are not “averaged” in
5/17/2018

8. Grading Must maintain a 70% minimum on all tests & assignments
Minimum of C average expected in all classes to stay enrolled in Independent Study
Failed tests & incomplete assignments will be retaken & completed for a passing grade
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9. “Math” Tutorial Students may come in at any time for assistance
Math Lab: Friday’s 9:00-11:00am
Hotmath.com: online tutorials
Khan Academy
Text based and online versions of classes, except Business Math (text only)

10. School Rules & Classroom Policies
No eating or drinking in classroom
No chewing gum in classroom
Cell phones MUST be powered OFF (not on silent or vibrate) and put out of sight during class.
Use of earbuds is not permitted during class time.
No smoking in the vicinity of the school campus (the entire block!)
Visiting other schools – get permission or stay away
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11. Dress Code
Clothes should be school appropriate – no overly revealing clothing
No spaghetti straps, NO undergarment visible
No men’s tank shirts or sleeveless undershirts
Hats and other headwear are not allowed inside buildings
No clothing with inappropriate images (guns, alcohol, drug-related, gang-related)
No pajamas or bedroom slippers

12. Work Permits
Every minor (under age 18) needs to have a work permit issued by his/her school
Work permits expire at the beginning of each school year
Work permits can be revoked for poor attendance or failing grades
Work hours during school are limited and certain jobs are restricted for minors
Allow 48 hours for work permits to be issued

13. Mira Monte HS Website http://www.saddlespace.org/MiraMonte/welcome
Grades – updated regularly by teachers
Assignments – Click on each class shown and you will get assignments and grades to date.
Links to staff and websites
Events calendar
Testing information
Information for Seniors

14. Transferring back to Comprehensive High School
Transfers occur at the beginning of a semester ONLY (Fall or Spring)
Criteria for transfer:
Number of Credits On target: Seniors – Fall=170; Seniors - Spring=190 Juniors – Fall=110; Juniors – Spring=140 Sophomores – Spring=90
Grade Point Average
Behavior

15. ESLRs (Expected School-wide Learning Results for Students)
Our vision for Mira Monte students:
Lifelong learners
Producers of quality work
Active citizens
Effective communicators

16. Parent Conferences – Keeping in touch
How to reach us:
On the web
links for teachers, guidance personnel, and administration
By phone Mira Monte HS:
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17. What Else? Rules – follow them, no problem! Honor Roll
School-wide Thanksgiving Feast
ASB activities/Prom
Graduation/Scholarships