El Dorado High School
Home of champions and Scholars
Student Handbook
2011 – 2012
Dear Students,
Welcome to another school year at El Dorado High School. Our hope is that this handbook will be a resourceful guide that you will be able to use throughout the school year. We have compiled information that we feel is important for you and your parents to know. One of the most noticeable changes in this handbook is the fact that we have provided the various bell schedules that we may use throughout the year. We realize that something simple like changing a bell schedule, for whatever reason, can cause some stress, so we want to provide as much information as possible in this handbook to alleviate any anxiety that students may have.
Please review this handbook with your parents. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the administration. We look forward to a great year for the Aztecs of El Dorado High School, the Home of Champions and Scholars.
Respectfully,
Nora Paugh
Principal
El Dorado High School
12401 Edgemere Blvd.
El Paso, Texas 79938
(915) 937 - 3200
(915) 851 - 7820 (fax)
www.sisd.net
Equal Opportunity
SISD condemns harassment of an individual on any basis prohibited by law, including that individual’s race, color, creed, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, military status, or mental/physical disability. It is the policy of SISD to maintain a working and learning environment that is free from harassment.
Administration
Nora Paugh Principal
Ignacio Estorga Assistant Principal
Jody Kotys Assistant Principal
Cynthia Luna Assistant Principal
David Pena Assistant Principal
Mark Parra Assistant Principal
Edgar Rincon Assistant Principal
Counselors Student Assignments Extensions
Alicia O’Quinn A- Carpio 937-3230
Mary Golden Carrasco, Alfonso-Fabela 937-3228
Sylvia Marti-Luna Facio,Gladys-Hernandez 937-3309
Sylvia Gonzalez Herrera-Martinez 937-3229
Sonia Ugarte-Gil Martinez Guerrero-Pena 937-3424
Martin Sanchez Pentland, -Sanchez 937-3212
Lucy Caballero (Head Counselor) Sandoval-Z 937-3439
Attendance
Nancy Baca Lockridge-Q 937-3216
Estella Barrera R-Z 937-3220
Rosa Miranda A-D 937-3217
Nora Urquidi E-Lira 937-3314
Police Services Campus Security
Student Resource Officer- Sgt. J. Heras
Student Resource Officer- A. Sanchez Campus Security- Antonio Blancas
Student Resource Officer- Campus Security- Adam Rodriguez
Truant Officer – David Gutierrez Campus Security- Victor Martinez
Purpose
The purpose of the El Dorado High School student handbook is to make you aware of the policies and procedures that must be adhered to in order to provide a safe and enriching educational program.
Mission Statement
El Dorado High School will promote for all of its students the development of academic, career, and personal/social growth through a partnership with teachers, parents, and the community.
Student Responsibility
Students at El Dorado High School are expected to:
- Arrive to class on time
- Be prepared for each class with appropriate materials and assignment.
- Be aware of all the rules, the regulations, and the standards for student behavior as stated in the Student Code of Conduct and EDHS Student Handbook.
- Respect other individuals and property.
- Assist the school staff in operating a safe school.
- Help keep our campus clean by throwing your trash in the proper containers or trash cans.
ID Cards
All students are issued a picture I.D. card. Only senior students will receive a new one at registration. Students are expected to have it at all times while at school and at any school functions. There is no charge for this card. The card is property of El Dorado H.S. and if the card is damaged or lost there is a $5.00 replacement charge.
Textbooks
State-approved textbooks are provided to students free of charge for each subject or class. Books must be covered and treated with care. A student who is issued a damaged book should report the damage to the teacher. Students are responsible for all books that are checked out to them. Any student failing to return a book issued by the school loses the right to free textbooks until the book is returned or paid for by the parent; however, the student will be provided textbooks for use at school during the school day.
Deliveries to Students
Instruction is an essential part of a student's day and deliveries to the classroom disrupt this necessary instruction. Plan appropriately; there will be No deliveries of any kind accepted.
Lunchtime
El Dorado is a semi-open campus. Sophomore and Junior students will be allowed to leave campus during their lunch period by means of walking only. Senior students in good standing will be allowed to drive off campus during lunch. If these seniors are found to have sophomores or juniors in their vehicle while leaving campus and/or return late from the lunch period then driving privileges for off campus lunch will be revoked.
Parking
Students can park on campus with the purchase of a parking sticker. Parking stickers are $5.00 and students must have a valid driver’s license, current registration, and insurance card with student’s name on insurance. Vehicles parked on campus without the proper parking sticker are subject to being booted, cited or towed. There is a $35.00 charge for boot removal. All vehicles on campus are subject to search. Student parking will be limited to the parking lot on Edgemere by the theatre. Gates will be locked at
8:15 am for safety and security reasons.
Seniors can purchase a reserved parking space for $35.00 and have it painted to their liking (School colors). Seniors that have passed TAKS will receive a $10.00 discount with the presentation of scores. Please come to room D105 or see a student council officer for reserved parking.
Transportation
Buses are available for all students who live two miles or more from school. The activity bus will also be available for those students involved in extracurricular activities after school. Students are expected to show identification (ID) cards prior to entering the bus. Students must behave appropriately while on the bus. Discipline problems will be referred to the appropriate administrator.
Education Code Section 4.34 –Disruption of Transportation: States that any person who intentionally disrupts, prevents or interferes with the lawful transportation of children to and from school activities sponsored by a school on a vehicle owned and/or operated by a county or independent school district; shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00
Final Exams
All students will take a final exam at the end of every nine week grading period. If a student misses their final exam as a result of an excused absence, the student will be allowed to make up the test during the following intersession in accordance with district policy. An exam schedule will be set at the end of every grading period. No students will be allowed to test before their scheduled exam time.
Campus News/Parent Newsletter
Campus activities will be posted on the school website. A Parent Newsletter will be posted on the campus website every nine weeks. This is the means by which information will be sent to parents to include a schedule of upcoming activities and other pertinent school information.
Lost and Found
All lost and found items will be kept by the campus monitor located by the administration office counter top.
Visitors
A visitor is defined as one who is not a member of the student body of El Dorado High School or an employee of SISD. All visitors must report to the receptionist’s desk in order to receive a visitor’s pass. Visitors will be asked to show identification when signing in at the campus. No student guests are allowed.
Change of Address
Anytime a student has a change of address, phone number, or any other pertinent information, they must notify the registrar in the front office. For a change of address, bring a utility bill for verification.
Bell Schedules for 2011-2021 School Year
Regular Bell Schedule
First Lunch Second Lunch
8:06 First Bell 8:06 First Bell
8:13 Warning Bell 8:13 Warning Bell
8:15 - 9:45 1st Period 8:15 – 9:45 1st Period
9:49 Warning Bell 9:49 Warning Bell
9:51 – 10:21 ARMI Period 9:51 – 10:21 ARMI Period
10:25 Warning Bell 10:25 Warning Bell
10:27 - 11:57 2nd Period 10:27 - 11:57 2nd Period
11:57 - 12:37 First Lunch 12:01 Warning Bell
12:41 Warning Bell 12:03 – 1:33 3rd Period
12:43 - 2:13 3rd Period 1:33 – 2:13 Second Lunch
2:17 Warning Bell 2:17 Warning Bell
2:19 – 3:50 4th Period 2:19 – 3:50 4th Period
2:19 – 2:50 Study Hall 2:19 – 2:50 Study Hall
2:50 – 3:50 Athletics period 2:50 – 3:50 Athletics
3:55 Warning Bell 3:55 Warning Bell
3:57 Busses Leave 3:57 Busses Leave
Lunch Release Schedule:
(A days) – B100, B200, D100, D200, M building, and Portables go to first lunch.
C100, C200, E100, E200, Gym, F, and L go to second lunch.
(B days) – C100, C200, E100, E200, Gym, F, and L go to first lunch.
B100, B200, D100, D200, M building and Portables go to second lunch.
*If your class is in the Computer Lab or the Library please release as if you were in your classroom.
Pep Rally Bell Schedule
First Lunch Second Lunch
8:06 First Bell 8:06 First Bell
8:13 Warning Bell 8:13 Warning Bell
8:15 - 9:36 1st Period 8:15 – 9:36 1st Period
9:40 Warning Bell 9:40 Warning Bell
9:42 – 11:03 2nd Period 9:42 – 11:03 2nd Period
11:03-11:41 First Lunch 11:07 Warning Bell
11:45 Warning Bell 11:09 – 12:30 3rd Period
11:47 – 1:08 3rd Period 12:30-1:08 Second Lunch
1:12 Warning Bell 1:12 Warning Bell
1:14 - 2:35 4th Period 1:14 – 2:35 4th Period
2:35-2:45 Intercom Release 2:35-2:45 Intercom Release
2:50 – 3:50 Pep Assembly 2:50 – 3:50 Pep Assembly
3:55 Warning Bell 3:55 Warning Bell
3:57 Busses Leave 3:57 Busses Leave
Lunch Release Schedule:
(A days) – B100, B200, D100, D200, M building, and Portables go to first lunch.
C100, C200, E100, E200, Gym, F, and L go to second lunch.
(B days) – C100, C200, E100, E200, Gym, F, and L go to first lunch.
B100, B200, D100, D200, M building and Portables go to second lunch.
Intersession Bell Schedule (October 2011, March 2012 and June 2012)
8:25 Warning Bell
8:30-11:30 1st Session
11:30-11:55 Lunch
11:55 Warning Bell
12:00-3:00 2nd Session
Early Release Bell Schedule (For the 2011-2012 Calendar Year)
8:06 First Bell
8:13 Warning Bell
8:15-10:00 1st Period
10:05 Warning Bell
10:07-10:37 ATC
10:42 Warning Bell
10:44-12:30 2nd Period
12:57 Buses Leave
*Sack lunches will be available for students.
TAKS Testing Bell Schedule 2011-2012
Bell Schedule for March TAKS Testing (March 5, 2012):
8:15-1:25 Students testing
1:30 – 2:10 Lunch
2:13 Warning Bell
2:15-3:00 1st Period
3:03 Warning Bell
3:05 – 3:50 2nd Period
Bell Schedule for April TAKS Testing (April 23-30, 2012):
8:15-12:40 Students Testing
12:45 – 1:25 Lunch
1:28 Warning Bell
1:30 – 2:00 1st Period
2:03 Warning Bell
2:05 – 2:35 2nd Period
2:38 Warning Bell
2:40 – 3:10 3rd Period
3:13 Warning Bell
3:15 – 3:50 4th Period
Inclement Weather Bell Schedule (2 hour delayed start): Please tune in to your local TV or radio station for information regarding possible closing of schools or a delayed start time, due to inclement weather.
1st 10:15-11:15
ATC 11:20-11:50
2nd 11:55-12:55
Lunch 12:55-1:40
3rd 1:45-2:45
4th 2:50-3:50
Dress Code
The students at El Dorado High School are expected to be dressed and groomed in a manner that is clean and neat. The following Dress/Attire IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND THEREFORE NOT ALLOWED:
1. Satanic messages, obscenities or alcohol/tobacco/drug advertisement on clothing or accessories.
2. Any type of clothing that advertises another high school.
3. Hats (both males and females), caps, beanies, hairnets, Doo rags, scarves, handkerchiefs, hoodies covering the head or sunglasses worn inside the building.
4. Spandex, fishnet shirts, spaghetti straps, off the shoulder, low cut, tube tops or stretch clothing unless worn under other acceptable clothing. Tank top straps must be wider than ID’S. Men’s shirts must have sleeves.
5. Bare midriffs (i.e. exposed tummy) are not allowed. Shirts/blouses must be long enough to stay tucked in.
6. See through or translucent clothing.
7. Underwear and/or any undergarments should not be showing.
8. Excessively baggy clothing (pants and shorts must be worn at the waist). Excessively long shirts (shirts with shirt tails must be tucked in). Shirts longer than the sleeve.
9. All coveralls/overalls must be worn properly (straps must be snapped on and worn over the shoulders.
10. Dresses, skirts, and shorts must be mid thigh or longer.
11. Long key chains, chains on pants, and wallet chains of any length. Belts must be tucked all the way in pant loops.
12. Do not wear any clothing or accessories which indicate gang affiliation.
13. House slippers or pajamas.
14. Facial piercing with spikes. No facial piercings allowed at school/district functions.
15. Flip-flops or shower shoes.
16. Spiked hair that will obstruct others view.
* Anything deemed inappropriate by administration will result in a violation of the dress code.
What Not to Bring
In addition to the items mentioned in the Student Code of Conduct, the following items are not permitted on campus:
1. Illegal drugs of any kind, including alcoholic beverages
2. Fireworks
3. Knives
4. Sharp objects or sticks
5. Slingshots
6. Whistles
7. Firearms (Guns)
8. Spray paint and /or graffiti paraphernalia (permanent markers, etc.)
9. Roller blades/skateboards
10. In appropriate use of Electronic Devices will result in the confiscation of the device, to include but not limited to cell phone, i-pods etc, and will result in $15 retrieval fee after the first warning. Please refer to Local Policy FNCE. Student’s failure to promptly and peacefully relinquish a device will result in more serious disciplinary action. Defiant behavior such as attempting to dismantle a device before relinquishing it (for example, removing the SIM card, battery, etc) will result in more serious disciplinary action. This handbook serves as notification to students and parents that the campus will dispose of confiscated telecommunication devices at the end of 30 days if no claim is made and no return fee/fine is paid. The campus assumes no responsibility for damaged, lost or stolen devices once they are confiscated. SISD shall allow the use of electronic devices for instructional purposes only. Administration shall final authority on the use of communication devices. For testing purposes NO STUDENT SHALL POSSESS A TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE OR ELCTORNIC DEVICE UNLES AUTHORIZED BY ADMINISTRATION.