Handbook

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Table of Contents
Westview School Wide Expectations – Wolverine Way CARE .......................................3
Vision – Westview Core Values – Alma Mater .............................................................5
Westview School Map ..............................................................................................6
2020-2021 Calendar ................................................................................................7
Hotlines & Important Contacts .................................................................................8
Library/Research Center ..........................................................................................9
Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Participation .........................................................10
Counseling ............................................................................................................12
Westview Graduation Requirements ........................................................................13
PUSD Graduation Requirements – CSU/UC “A-G” Requirements ................................14
CTE Pathway Information .......................................................................................16
Scheduling Policies ................................................................................................19
Rules of Student Discipline in the Poway Unified School District ................................25
Student Attendance ...............................................................................................28
Discipline ..............................................................................................................30
Hate Harassment and Hate Behavior .......................................................................37
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits
discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic
group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association
with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. . For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer,
Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406, 858-521-2800, extension 2761.
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Academic Honesty Policy ........................................................................................40
School Bus Safety Rules .........................................................................................43
High Personal Standards ........................................................................................44
Dress Code ...........................................................................................................47
Student Information ..............................................................................................48
Off-Campus Policies ...............................................................................................51
Parking Policy ........................................................................................................52
Dance Guidelines ...................................................................................................53
Westview School Wide Expectations

Critical Thinkers Who:
• Successfully acquire, analyze, organize, and apply information.
• Develop and express creative ideas and solutions.
• Examine moral, ethical, and cultural issues from multiple perspectives.
• Integrate and synthesize information across disciplines.
• Demonstrate growth in higher-level thinking skills.
Accomplished Lifelong Learners Who:
• Commit to high academic and personal standards.
• Understand the importance of new experiences and continual education.
• Work well collaboratively in culturally and organizationally diverse settings.
Responsible Citizens Who:
• Understand and appreciate their roles and responsibilities in a global society.
• Acknowledge and are accountable for their actions and choices.
• Demonstrate respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Recognize the impact of human activities on the environment, and their role in its
protection.
• Understand the choices necessary to develop a healthy lifestyle.
Effective Communicators Who:
• Listen and communicate well in written, verbal, and nonverbal modes.
• Understand and use technology in communication.
• Show respect for diverse perspectives.
• Research, create, and evaluate in written, verbal and nonverbal modes.
• Use communication skills to resolve conflicts through positive alternatives.
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Wolverine Way CARE

Student Behavior Expectations
Critical Accomplished Responsible Effective

Thinkers Life-long Citizens Communicators
Learners
• Do your • Utilize your • Keep • Follow directions
own work planner Westview and classroom
• Contribute • Actively take clean assignments – ask
to class notes • Be inclusive for clarification
discussions • Collaborate with others when needed
• Ask with others • Be on time • Advocate for your
questions if • Set goals you and prepared need
needed wish to achieve • Stay on task, • Use appropriate
• Develop and • Use electronics do not disturb language, tone
express as learning others and voice for
IN THE
creative tools • Sign in / sign situation
CLASSROOM ideas and • Foster out for passes • Actively listen to
solutions relationships • Keep hands designated
• Thoughtfully with teachers and feet to speaker and
consider and classmates yourself participate in class
multiple • Treat
perspectives property and
and keep an others with
open mind respect
• Always lend a
helping hand
• Use free • Locate and • Treat • Use appropriate
time utilize resources property and language, tone
efficiently, made available others’ and voice for
do not to you: property with situation
OUTSIDE disturb Wolverine respect • Encourage others
THE others Time, Peer • Treat all to follow rules
• Give Counseling, facilities with • Create a space for
CLASSROOM
meaningful counselors, etc. respect and others’ opinions,
(BREAKS, feedback • Attend diverse care be respectful of
LUNCH, & about events on • Limit PDA- multiple
SCHOOL school campus to gain Practice social perspectives
EVENTS) events an distancing • Support and
(Thought understanding • Clean up after encourage the
Exchange / of the world yourself success of others
forms and around me
surveys)
• Foster • Locate the • Follow • Advocate for your
growth in resources made directions and belief with
others – available to safety appropriate action
AFTER “Growth you: MyPlan, protocols • Advocate for
SCHOOL & mindset” MyConnect, etc. • See others who are
IN THE • Examine • Contribute to something, afraid to speak up
COMMUNITY moral, your Say • Communicate with
ethical, and community something others about
cultural through responsibilities,
issues from
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multiple community • Limit PDA- intentions, and

perspectives service Practice social plans
• Create a • Integrate distancing
safe space, lessons learned • Use
respect from school appropriate
others into your daily voice and
opinion life language
• Think • Balance your • Clean up after
before you extracurricular, yourself
speak and social life, and • Be a
act school responsible
and ethical
digital citizen
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Vision
Westview is a thriving learning community to which all members feel connected. At Westview, high
academic and personal standards are established, accessed and achieved by all members through
collaboration, meaningful activities, and ongoing, comprehensive evaluation. The culture of
Westview is one of respectful communication and interdependence while still celebrating the
uniqueness of each individual.
Westview Core Values

Respect Your Learning
Respect Yourself
Respect Each Other
Respect This Place
Westview Alma Mater
We give honor to Westview
To the black and the gold
We will be Wolverines
Forever brave and bold
And as we forge ahead
Loyal, strong and true
We will know in our hearts
We’re the pride of our school
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Westview School Map
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2020-2021
Calendar
SEPTEMBER JANUARY
02: First Day of School 01: District Recess
07: Labor Day 18: Martin Luther King Day
12: ACT 28: End of Quarter 2
13: ACT 29: Pro-Grow / Non Student Day
19: ACT
26: SAT FEBRUARY
06: ACT
OCTOBER 15: President’s Day
02: Quarter 1 Progress Notice 19: Lincoln’s Birthday (Observance)
03: SAT
10: ACT MARCH
17: ACT State Testing
17: PSAT 05: Quarter 3 Progress Notice
24: ACT 13: SAT
25: ACT
26: Pro-Grow / Non Student Day (HS) APRIL
02: End of Quarter 3
NOVEMBER 12-16: District Recess
06: End of Quarter 1 17: ACT
07: SAT
11: Veteran’s Day MAY
23-27: District Recess 3-14: AP Testing
08: SAT
DECEMBER 14: Quarter 4 Progress Notice
05: SAT 31: Memorial Day Holiday
12: ACT
18: Quarter 2 Progress Notice JUNE
21-31: District Recess 05: SAT
12: ACT
18: End of Quarter 4 – Last Day of
School
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2020-2021
Hotlines & Important Contacts
School Safety: “See Something, Say Something”
• PUSD School Tip line: 1-844-PUSD-TIP
In partnership with the cities of Poway and San Diego as well as local enforcement is now in place
and monitored 24-7 by law enforcement. We encourage all of our students, staff, and families: if
you see something, say something. As was stated in our 2018 District Wide safety forum: 93%
of all school shooters across the U.S. told someone what they planned to do.
Suicide Prevention:
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (available 24/7)
• National Hopeline Network: 1-800-442-HOPE (4673) (available 24/7)
• San Diego Access and Crisis Line: 1-888-727-7240 (available 24/7)
• NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-6264 (available 10 am-6 pm)
Other Support:
• California Youth Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200
• National Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-442-HOPE
• National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hotline: 1-800-252-6465
• National Certified Crisis Hotline: 1-800-784-2433
• Youth to Youth Helpline: 1-888-99-TEEN
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Library/Research Center
Library Info:
Hours: Monday-Tuesday-Thursday – 7:45am to 4:45 pm. Wednesday – 8:45am to
4:45pm. Friday – 7:45 am to 3:45 pm. The extended after school library hours are funded
through the generosity of parent donations to the Westview Foundation. Students may borrow
library books for 21 days; overnight for reference books and may renew/extend due dates as
needed. Overdue fines are 10¢/day for regular circulating books and $1/day for reference
materials.
Library Web Portal Page:
Library Catalog; GALE, EBSCO, JSTOR, ProQuest, & Britannica databases; NoodleTools; SORA by
Overdrive audio and eBooks and; other subscription databases may be accessed 24 hours/day via
the library portal. Go to the Westview homepage and click on, “Library” and “Go to Library Web
Portal.”
Library Subscription Databases
username = wvlrc
password = Wolverines#1
Personal library & textbook records & holds may be accessed by clicking on, “Login” in the Library
Catalog and entering their MyPlan login and password and click on, “My Info.”
Textbooks:
Students are responsible for the barcoded textbooks that are assigned to them. Cover textbooks
with brown paper bags or paper and protect them from rain & moisture. NO LAMINATED COVERS!
Students are expected to return borrowed textbooks and other materials in the condition in which
they were borrowed. Bring any unnoted textbook damages to the attention of the textbook/library
staff within 30 days of checkout. In accordance with PUSD Board Policy 6161.2 and administrative
procedure (6.84.1), the student and/or his/her parents are liable for the replacement cost or repair
of any lost, vandalized, or damaged book. Textbook staff will assess charges in accordance with
the replacement cost of the book and repair schedules posted on the Westview Library web portal.
There is a $10 District service charge for refunds and/or processing. Students may access their
textbook records by going to the Library Catalog and logging in with their MyPlan login and click
on, “My Info.”
Student ID Card Replacement:

Replacement ID cards can be purchased for $5 at the library.
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Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Participation

Co-Curricular – Activities/Programs that may be associated with curriculum in a regular class
which occur outside normal school day hours. Performing groups, including but not limited to
band, choir, dance, drama, ROTC may fall into this category.
All Co-Curricular students must meet the following requirements:
1. Have good overall school attendance records.

2. Attend at least ½ of the school day (4hrs. minimum) on a performance day. Discretion
may be used by teacher/coach/director under special circumstances only.
3. Maintain a GPA above 2.0.
4. Have a good personal citizenship/conduct within the class.
5. Exhibit behavior both on and off campus that doesn’t tarnish or mar the reputation of
the team, program, or school.
Extracurricular – Activities/Programs that are not part of the regular school day curriculum (not
graded nor receive credit). These activities/programs are supervised or financed by the district.
Athletic sports teams and ASB Clubs are a couple of examples.
Athletics: Westview offers a variety of sports and levels for students to try out. Although we like
our sports teams to win, the main purpose for offering sports at the high school level is for
students to continue their learning and growth outside the traditional classroom environment. The
goal is that our student-athletes learn life skills through the sport they are learning such as:
dealing with adversity, accountability, commitment, sportsmanship, unselfishness, and integrity to
help them through life.
Athletic Eligibility: To be eligible for participation in athletics all students must meet
the following requirements:
• Have a valid and current season of sport “Ticket to Play (TTP) at the time of
tryouts. Paperwork due to receive a TTP must be turned in before the TTP
deadline dates posted on the Westview Athletics Website.
• Attain a 2.0 grade point average in all enrolled courses on a 4.0 scale for each
grading period. Incomplete grades will be computed as F’s until the grade is
changed to a letter grade and then a recalculation will occur. Accounting of
eligibility will be on the day of school-wide distribution of grades.
• Must attend 4 hours of school (2 period) each day. The Athletic Director may
grant an exception for an extenuating circumstance.
• Be in good standing with the school in regards to citizenship, behavior, and
attendance.
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Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Participation

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Athletic Sports Seasons:
Fall Season
Cheer (Boys & Girls) Cross Country (Boys & Girls)

Field Hockey (Girls) Football (Boys & Girls)
Golf (Girls) Tennis (Girls)
Volleyball (Girls) Water Polo (Boys)
Winter Season
Basketball (Boys & Girls) Cheer (Boys & Girls)

Roller Hockey (Boys & Girls) Soccer (Boys & Girls)
Water Polo (Girls) Wrestling (Boys & Girls)
Spring Season
Badminton (Boys & Girls) Baseball (Boys)

Golf (Boys) Gymnastics (Girls)
Lacrosse (Boys & Girls) Softball (Girls)
Swim & Dive (Boys & Girls) Tennis (Boys)
Track & Field (Boys & Girls) Volleyball (Boys)
Athletic Governance: All Westview Sports Programs follow the rules and regulation of:
the San Diego CIF Section, the conference they play in (NCC, Metro, or City) depending
on the sport, PUSD board policies, and our own Westview High School expectations.
Westview Athletes are expected to: Be the right example, Be positive, Be committed not
only when things are easy, but also when times are challenging.
Athletic Discipline: If there is a CIF, conference, district or site infraction there may be
some type of discipline enforced on the individual/team. The Head Coach, Athletic
Director, or Assistant Principal will be the point of contact in this situation.
Athletic Reminders…when you are in season:
• Large athletic equipment (bats, lacrosse sticks, golf clubs, field hockey sticks,
tennis racquets, etc.) should be left in a car, locked up in a team room locker,
or left in the Athletic Storage area just inside the front gates of the school.
• When an athlete is injured, the Westview Athletic Trainer needs to know
ASAP.
• Know due dates for Athletic Clearance Paperwork, PE Waivers and Alternate
Transportation.
• When your team is being released from school early, athletes should check the
Westview Athletics’ Google Calendar online. Student Athletes should not be
out of class before the stated release time.
• Athletics is a privilege…not a right.
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Counseling
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Westview High School counseling department is to provide a comprehensive
school counseling program for all students by supporting their academic, personal/social, and
college/career needs. The counseling department maximizes learning for every student in a caring
and supportive environment addressing the student’s individual potential, as well as their academic
achievement and social-emotional well-being. We strive to ensure that all students, upon
graduation, are ready for college, career and global citizenship.
Student Services
Student Services: Pam Roth proth@powayusd.com
• Peer Counselor Program

• Crisis Intervention
• Student Interest Board (job and community service opportunities)
• Student Support Groups
• Conflict Mediation
• Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Education
• One-on-One Student Support
• Community Service Coordination
Peer Counseling
• Peer Conflict Mediation
• Mentoring/Tutoring
• Outreach/Support
• Community Service
• Drug/Alcohol Prevention
• Anti-Violence/Bullying Preventions
• Wellness Awareness Activities
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Westview Graduation Requirements

1. High school is a four year course of study, therefore, graduation requirements will be
based upon credits earned in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.
2. A minimum of 230 credits must be earned in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 in order to need
graduation requirements.
3. PUSD’s mission is to ensure that each student will master the knowledge and develop
the skills and attitudes essential for success in school and in a diverse society.
4. A student who wishes to graduate in less than four years must meet with their counselor
prior to the start of the school year in which they plan to graduate. See “Early
Graduation” for detailed information on students requesting early graduation status on
page 23-24.
English 40 Credits
• 9th grade – English 1-2 or Honors English 1-2
• 10th grade – English 3-4 or Honors Humanities 1-2
• 11th grade – American Literature 1-2; Honors American Literature 1-2;
AP English Language 1-2
• 12th grade – World Literature 1-2; Expository Reading & Writing 1-2; AP
English Literature 1-2/British Literature 1-2; AP English Language 1-2
Social Studies 30 Credits

• 10th grade – World History 1-2 or AP European History/Honors World
History 1-2
• 11th grade – United States History 1-2 or AP United States History 1-2
• 12th grade – Civics/Economics or AP Government-Civics/Economics
Math 20 Credits
• Must pass Integrated Math I
• All students in the ninth and tenth grade must be enrolled in at least
one math class.
Science 20 Credits
• 10 credits of Biological Science
• 10 credits of Physical Science
Physical Education 25 Credits
• 9th grade – ENS 1-2 & ENS 3-4, JROTC, Marching PE or approved
alternative
• 10th-12th grade – at least one additional PE course
Fine Art 5 Credits
Fine Art/Foreign Language 5 Credits
5 additional credits of Fine Art or Foreign Language
Electives 85 Credits
• Electives may come from any department
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PUSD Graduation Requirements

CSU/UC “A-G” Requirements
PUSD Graduation Requirements CSU/UC “A-G” Requirements
Social Science – 30 credits A. History/Social Science – 2 years
English – 40 credits B. English – 4 years
C. Mathematics – 3 years, 4 recommended
Math – 20 credits
Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4, or
All students must pass Integrated Math I
Integrated Math I, II, III
D. Laboratory Science – 3 years, 2 years must
Physical Science – 10 credits
be from following: Biology, Chemistry,
Biological Science – 10 credits
Physics
Exercise Nutritional Science (ENS) – 25 credits E. Language Other than English – 2 years, 3
(includes 5 health credits) recommended
Fine Art/Foreign Language – 5 credits F. Visual and Performing Arts – 1 year
Electives – 85 credits G. College Prep Elective – 1 year
UC/CSU Requirements – Grade of “C” or
better required
Students interested in private or out of state schools must check with each University
for their admissions requirements.
Suggested Courses by Grade Level

Meeting Graduation and College Entrance Requirements
9th 10th 11th 12th

English 1-2 or English 3-4 or American Literature World Literature 1-2;
Honors English 1-2 Honors Humanities 1- 1-2; Honors Expository Reading &
2 American Literature Writing 1-2; AP
1-2; AP English English Literature 1-
Language 1-2 2/British Literature 1-
2; AP English
Language 1-2
Math* Math Math Math
Science (Biology) Science (Chemistry) Science (Physics) Science or Elective
ENS 1-2 World History 1-2 or United States History Civics/Economics or
AP European History 1-2 or AP US History AP Government-
1-2/Honors World 1-2 Civics/Economics
History 1-2
ENS 3-4; JROTC; Foreign Language 1- Foreign Language 5- Elective
Marching PE or 2** 6
approved alternative
Fine Art Foreign Language 3- Elective Elective
4**
Elective or Off-roll Elective or Off-roll Elective or Off-roll Elective or Off-roll
Elective or Off-roll Elective or Off-roll Elective or Off-roll Elective or Off-roll
*Two terms of math may be taken in any year. **When a student begins a foreign language, it is
highly recommended that they take consecutive terms until complete.
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Graduation Requirements (Continued)

One Term = 1 Year
Term 1 Q1 = S1 Q2 = S2
Term 2 Q3 = S1 Q4 = S2
Term: There are two terms in an academic year. Most courses are completed in one term. A
year’s worth of content is covered in one term.
Quarter: There are four quarters in an academic year. Each quarter is given up to five semester
credits per class when passed with a D or better. Each quarter is nine weeks in length. Content
covered in one quarter is equivalent to one semester.
Semester: Although not typically used in reference to time, it is used in regards to grading.
Quarters 1 & 3, in most classes, are equivalent to S1 of a course and Quarters 2 & 4 are equivalent
to S2 of a course.
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CTE Pathway Information

Arts, Media & Entertainment: The AME Pathway focuses on music, painting, drawing,
dancing, and performing. It requires independent thinking and self-discipline. Student
organizations may include Artist Association, Digital Illustration Club, Graphic Design Studio,
Wolverine Film Maker Society, and Theater Company.
Business, Finance, & Marketing: This Pathway is ideal for students who enjoy working with
numbers, working with the public, and who seek opportunities to advance in today’s global
workplace. Students will learn further about business management, international trade, and
various financial service specializations. Student organizations in this field may include DECA.
Engineering & Architecture: The E & A Pathway provides learning opportunities for students
interested in preparing for careers in areas such as architecture, industrial design, and civil
engineering. Student organizations in this field may include FIRST Robotics, and Science
Olympiad.
Health Science & Medical Technology: This Pathway is for students who enjoy caring for
others. Topics that will be covered include biotechnology, patient care, public health, and
medical research laboratories. Student organizations in this field may include American Red
Cross Club, Breast Cancer Awareness, Science Olympiad and Young Leaders in Healthcare.
Information & Communication Technology: The ICT Pathway provides students with
computers, software, telecommunications, networking, programming, and information systems
skills. This pathway meets the national criteria for high wage & high skill jobs. Student
organizations may include Cyber Security, Girls Who Code, and Women in Computer Science
Club.
Additional pathways offerings available to Westview students, but located at other

schools:
Public Services Transportation Building & Construction

(Mt. Carmel) (Mt. Carmel) Trades
The PS Pathway prepares The Transportation Pathway (Abraxas)
students with a broad-based is responsible for ensuring The Building & Construction
foundational knowledge in that people and things get to Pathway prepares students to
careers that involve public the right place, at the right work with their heads and
safety. The careers in this time, for the right price. hands to design buildings and
pathway include those in fire Students will be able to landscapes. Students will
services, emergency medical explore careers such as auto learn math, technology skills,
services, wildland services, repair, auto refinishing, and and job experience in this
and emergency management. other related fields. Student industry. Students in this
Students in this pathway are organizations in this pathway pathway work closely with
able to compete in the Fire may include Sundevil the Abraxas Garden to
Science Challenge. Motorsports Club. develop new and innovative
projects.
Westview High School
2020-21 CTE Pathways and Course Sequence
For the most updated course information, please visit our website: www.powayusd.com/cte
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CTE Pathway Information (Continued)

Arts, Media & Entertainment (AME)
• Photography 1-2*~ • Photography 3-4*
• Digital Media Production 1-2* • Digital Media Production 3-4*
• Broadcast Journalism 1-2* • Broadcast Journalism 3-4*
• Broadcast Journalism Advance 1-2* • Advanced Digital Media Production 5-6
• Graphic Design 3-4*~
• Drama 3-4*
• Drama 5-6*
• Drama 1-2*
• Theater Study and Performance 7-8*
• Technical Theater 1-2*
Business, Finance & Marketing

• Marketing Economics 1-2*
• Accounting 1-2*~
• Intro to Finance 1-2*
• Economics of Business Ownership 1-2*
• Web Design 1-2*~
Engineering & Architecture

• Honors Principles of Engineering 1-
• Digital Electronics 1-2*
2*~
Health Science & Medical Technology

• Sports Medicine/Athletic Training 1-2* • Sports Medicine/Athletic Training 3-4*
• Biomedical Technology 1-2*~ (last
offered 19-20)
• Honors Medical Interventions 1-2*
• Human Body Systems 1-2* (coming
21-22)
Information & Communication Technology

• Introduction to Computer Program 1-
2*
• Computer Information Systems • AP Computer Science A 1-2*
• Computer Information Systems/Adv. • Data Structures 1-2*
CIS~
• AP Computer Science Principles
Additional pathways offerings available to Westview students, but located at other

schools:
Transportation (Available at Mt. Carmel)

• Automotive Technology 3-4
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CTE Pathway Information (Continued)

Building & Construction Trades (Available at Abraxas High School)
*HVAC-R Certification-(Available to students who complete all courses in this pathway and
passed the HVAC-R Certification Exam)
*Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Program with emphasis on Carpentry
Online Courses
• Electrical 1-2
• Construction Technology • Construction Technology 3-
• HVAC and Refrigeration 1-
1-2 4
2
• Plumbing Technology 1-2
Public Services (Available at Mt. Carmel High School)

• Fire Science 3~
• Fire Science 1-2~
• First Responder~
*UC/CSU “a-g” approved ~Courses for College Credit
For the most updated course information, please visit our website: www.powayusd.com/cte
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Scheduling Policies
We hope that this guide will help you and your parents to plan your school program while at
Westview. Graduation requirements are designed to give you a balanced curriculum that will help
you develop the skills and understanding necessary to become a well-educated individual. To fill
out your course of study, a wide range of electives are available. These, if wisely selected, will help
you explore and develop your own interests and abilities. The following information is intended to
help you navigate through Westview procedures and PUSD Board Policy series 6000 and
administrative procedures.
Although your parents and counselor wish to help you in planning your high school
course of study, the responsibility rests with you.
You should consider the following:
• Freshman, sophomore and junior students must carry a minimum of three (3) classes
per quarter. Senior students may carry a minimum of two (2) classes per quarter with
parent approval. Off-roll is a good option for students who participate in sports, extra-
curricular activities or are enrolled in rigorous courses.
• Know what the graduation and college admission requirements are and include them in
your planning.
• If in doubt about credits for graduation or college entrance, see your counselor.
• Before selecting a subject, check the course description to be sure it fits your needs,
interests and abilities. Pay particular attention to recommended courses to complete
prior to course selection.
• Spring course selection (for the following school year) is only an indication by the
student of his/her desire to take specific classes. While every effort will be made to meet
the school-wide demand, some classes may not be available at registration time due to
budget, staff or facility limitation.
Students should list alternative classes when scheduling.
Types of Schedule Changes
Change in Teacher:
Student requests for specific teachers or teacher changes will not be honored. One exception,
when possible, is made for students who have previously had a teacher and request not to have
them again. All other exceptions require administrative approval.
When a student/parent feels there is a conflict with a teacher (or teacher with a student),
Westview policy is NOT to drop the class and switch to a different teacher. We ask that you try to
resolve the situation by contacting the teacher directly. This gives the student/parent/teacher an
opportunity to clarify/rectify the situation, and offers an opportunity to learn from different
teaching styles.
If a conflict should occur, the following procedure must be followed:

1. The student (and parent, if needed) should make an appointment with the teacher to
discuss the situation. If there is no resolution:
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Scheduling Policies (Continued)

2. The student (and parent, if needed) should contact the student’s counselor, and all
parties must meet again to try and solve the problem. If both and the above result in an
unsatisfactory outcome:
3. The counselor will notify the appropriate administrator, who will attempt to resolve the
issue.
Change in Classes – Add/Drop Classes

1. Schedule adjustments can be made during Welcome Week in August through the 1 st
week of school for these reasons:
• Level Changes
o AP to college prep
Example: AP US History to US History
o College prep to AP
Example: American Lit to APEL
o Move up or down in a sequential course
Example: Math or Foreign Language
• A senior who needs the class to meet graduation or college requirements
• Missing a grade level core requirement
• Already completed the course
• Need to repeat course
• Error (open period in middle of day or duplicate classes)
2. To change a course the student must meet with their counselor to discuss class change
and obtain a schedule change form if appropriate, and attain a parent’s/guardian’s
signature. For each change the following conditions will be considered:
• Required grade level courses will not be dropped. Parent/Guardian approval
is required to change or drop any academic course or to add an ‘Off-roll’
period.
• Students are responsible for making up any missed work since the beginning
of the quarter.
• The drop must not decrease the student’s class load to less than 3 classes (2
for senior students) for the quarter.
• NO teacher changes will be made.
• NO period or term preferences will be made.
3. After the Add/Drop period (10 school days) of each quarter, a student dropping a class
will receive a Withdraw/Fail (W/F) grade from the class. A W/F is computed into the
student’s GPA as an “F” grade. In order to drop a class after the first 10 days of the
quarter, the student needs to adhere to the following procedure:
• Talk with the student’s counselor about the reason for the class withdrawal.
• Fill out the Request for Class Withdrawal Form.
• Have a parent/guardian sign the form and state that the student understands
the W/F grade that will accompany the drop.
• Return the completed and signed form to the student’s counselor and receive
a new schedule that indicates that the drop has been made.
Remember in order for the class to NOT show up on the student’s transcript, the drop must be
made in the first 10 days of the quarter or the W/F will appear on the transcript.
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Course Level Change:
In sequential courses, such as, but not limited to, mathematics and foreign language, it is
sometimes necessary for a student to be transferred to the next higher course or to the preceding
course. These level changes should be made during the first 10 days of the term.
Maximum Number of Credits Allowed:

1. No more than forty (40) credits of physical education may be applied toward graduation
requirements.
2. A maximum twenty (20) credits of school service may be applied toward graduation.
• Maximum ten (10) credits may be earned from Office/Library/Media Assistant.
* As of 2018-19, California State Education Law prohibits credits for Office/Library/Media
Assistant.
• Maximum ten (10) credits may be earned from Academic Tutor.
3. A maximum of ten (ten) credits in Work Experience may be earned in one term. Other
school service classes may not be taken by students enrolled in Worked Experience.
Outside and Online Credit for High School Diploma:

In order to give students the opportunity to take courses not available in the district or to make up
deficient credits, the following guidelines are established:
1. To apply for outside or online credit toward high school, prior approval must be received
from the principal, or designee.
2. Students may apply a maximum of twenty (20) high school credits for outside or online
high school courses.
3. It is the responsibility of the student who wishes to apply outside or online high school
credits toward graduation requirements to see that an official transcript is forwarded to
the high school registrar in a timely manner.
4. It is the responsibility of the student to verify that the course meets any college entrance
requirements.
5. High school courses taken outside of the district must be pre-approved by the principal,
or designee, prior to enrollment.
6. Courses taken at schools outside of the Poway Unified School District will not count as
repeats from original course(s) taken at a PUSD school. They will be added to the
transcript and counted in the GPA along with the original course(s) taken.
Seniors must ensure that the counselor and the registrar are informed of the intent to use college
credit. Students should notify their counselor prior to the beginning of each outside class that high
school credit is their intent. They must also notify the registrar one week before the end of the
class whether or not they are passing in a college class. College teachers are not included in
credit/passing checks which are done to determine whether or not a student can participate in
graduation ceremonies.
Students will be allowed high school credit on the following schedule:
College Units Equivalent High School

2 semester units (3 qtr. units) 2.5 credits
3 semester units (4.5 qtr. units) 5 credits
4 semester units (6 qtr. units) 7.5 credits
5 semester units (7.5 qtr. units) 10 credits
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Students who receive one semester unit (minimum 35 hours) for a physical education class will
receive 2.5 high school credits in physical education.
Graduation Ceremony:
Students may participate in the graduation ceremony if they have completed a minimum of 230
credits and all requirements of graduation.
Grades/GPA Courses:
1. Academic GPA courses will include all courses except Physical Education, Marching PE,
School Services, Planning and Leadership (ASB), and Work Experience. Courses in the
Career Technical Education (CTE) will be included in GPA. Advanced Placement &
applicable honors weighted courses will be used on the 5.0 scale.
2. Eligibility GPA includes all courses.
3. Unweighted Academic GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale for all courses except Physical
Education, Marching PE, School Services, Planning and Leadership (ASB), and Work
Experience. Unweighted Academic GPA includes Honors and Advanced Placement
courses on the 4.0 GPA scale.
Grading of Advanced Placement and Honors Courses:

The District wishes to encourage students to take demanding advanced academic courses in all
fields; therefore, the grades in Advanced Placement courses and Honors American Literature 1-2
will be counted on a scale of:
A=5 B=4 C=3
In accordance with policies set by universities, a D grade will remain calculated as one and an F
grade will be zero. All other classes, including honors classes & college courses, will be graded on a
4-point scale.
Pass/Fail Class Designation:

Students may designate a maximum of one selected non-college prep class each term as pass/fail.
The deadline for designating classes pass/fail is the first five school days of each term. You may
not change to or from pass/fail after that time. The student must get and return the paperwork
requesting pass/fail to and from the school registrar.
Incompletes:
A student will be required to make up an incomplete within five (5) weeks after the receipt of the
incomplete grade. An incomplete “I” grade becomes an “F” grade at the end of five (5) weeks if
the student has not completed the work or the teacher has not submitted a grade change to the
school’s registrar. Parents/Students need to be in communication to avoid an “F” grade.
“W” on Course History:
Withdrawal from a course made during the first ten (10) days of a term on a 4x4 schedule will not
appear on the report card or course history. Any withdrawal from a course initiated after the first
ten (10) school days of a quarter will be designated by a W/F, which is equivalent to an F in the
GPA calculation.
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Progress Notice:
Students with a C, D, or F will receive a progress notice during the 5 th week of each quarter. The
progress notice is distributed by the homeroom teacher and sent home with the student. The
progress notice requires a parent’s signature and returned to the homeroom teacher. Parents of
any student who is in danger of failing shall be notified either in writing (progress notice) or
through a documented conference whenever it becomes evident to the teacher that the pupil is in
danger of failing a course. Such notification must be made to the parent long enough before the
end of the semester so that the student has adequate time to achieve a passing grade in the
course. A “D” grade or “in danger of failing” comment on the progress notice serves as notification
to parents that a student is in danger of failing.
Grade Changes:
A grade change can only be made by the teacher who submitted the original grade. If a student
feels that a grade change should have been completed for a course and it is not showing on their
transcript, they need to contact the teacher for that course. Grade changes will not be completed
at Westview unless a signed grade change form has been turned in by the teacher to the registrar.
Repeat Courses:
Students may repeat the identical course to improve knowledge or grade; however, credit may
only be earned for a course once, with the exception of those noted as repeatable. The effect of
the lower grade will be removed from the cumulative GPA. The higher grade will be calculated for
GPA. The first course will remain on the transcript as a matter of record and will be shown as a
class repeated. The repeated course with the lower grade will be designated by an “R”
on the transcript. For admission purposes, colleges may calculate a repeated grade at their
discretion.
Honor Roll:
High schools may award honors to students at the end of each semester for high academic
standing. The Honor Roll will be divided as follows:
• Students who have a grade point average above 3.75 will appear on the Distinguished
Honor Roll.
• Students who have a grade point average between 3.30 and 3.74 will appear on the
Honor Roll.
To be included on the Honor Roll, students must be enrolled in at least four subjects that are used
in the grade point average calculation.
Early Graduation:
Students who have earned one hundred seventy (170) credits may request senior status. Students
who are granted senior status may graduate at the end of their third year of high school
attendance. Such students will also be enrolled in Civics/Economics and a senior English course
along with senior co-curricular activities (including senior yearbook photos, senior field trips, end-
of-year senior activities, Grad Nite, graduation ceremony). The student must request, in writing,
permission for early graduation before the end of the school year prior to his/her projected
graduation date. Requests are completed with the counselor and approved by administration. The
counselor will confer with the parents to make sure they understand all implications of early
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graduation. Senior English and history classes must be taken during the final year at Westview and
after the completion of 170 credits.
Resources
MyPlan:
This is a main portal to monitor grades, attendance, and access MyConnect. You may access
MyPlan through the school website: www.powayusd.com/en-US/Schools/HS/WVHS/Home.
Naviance/Scoir:
Graduating 2021 seniors and parents have access to Naviance, a web-based program designed to
provide access to colleges, career and scholarship information. Westview will transition to Scoir, a
different web-based program for 9 th to 11th grade students and parents for college, career, and
scholarship information.
Transcripts:
Students must allow a minimum of 4 school days when ordering transcripts for college,
scholarships, etc.
Peer Counselors:
Students are available for tutoring who have undergone training in tutoring their peers in a variety
of subject areas. This no cost tutoring service is scheduled for a mutually convenient time by the
tutor and student. To sign up, you can access the online form on the Westview website.
After School Tutoring:

Peer tutors are available for no cost tutoring in any academic area. Services are typically offered
multiple days during the week, after school until 4:30 pm. To access these services, students just
need to show up and request help. For more information, contact Mrs. Roth in Student Services.
Additional after school tutoring opportunities may be available by speaking with your teachers, and
are also listed on the school website: www.powayusd.com/en-US/Schools/HS/WVHS/Home.
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Rules of Student Discipline in the

Poway Unified School District
15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128
Students of the Poway Unified School District will be disciplined in accordance with Statutes of the
State of California. A student will be subject to disciplinary action for designated acts if the acts are
related to school activity or attendance and which occur at any time, including, but not limited to,
any of the following:
• The student is on school grounds.

• The student is going to or coming from school.
• The student is on breaks or lunch periods whether on or off campus.
• The student is going to, coming from, or attending a school or District-sponsored
activity.
• The student is participating in online school activities (Discussion Boards, Zoom, etc.).
The prohibited acts are:
1. Causing, attempting to cause, threatening to cause, or assisting in the cause or threat of

physical injury to another person; including, but not limited to fighting, assault or
battery;
2. Possessing, selling, or otherwise furnishing to others any firearm, any knife, explosive, or
other dangerous objects such as, but not limited to, brass knuckles, razor blades, any
pellet or pellet-type guns, paintball guns, lasers, or paper sprays;
3. Possessing, using, having consumed, or being under the influence of alcohol, narcotics,
dangerous drugs, unauthorized prescription medications (e.g., Soma or Ritalin), or other
controlled substances or intoxicants of any kind; (including over-the-counter medications
which create an intoxicating effect);
4. Transferring, selling, distributing, offering, arranging, or negotiating to sell, or
possessing quantities sufficient to suggest the intent to provide, give, or sell to other
students substances which are, or are purported to be, alcohol, narcotics, dangerous
drugs, unauthorized prescription
medications (e.g., Soma or Ritalin), other controlled substances, (i.e., marijuana, crystal
methamphetamine, or anabolic steroids) or intoxicants of any kind; (including over-the-
counter medications which create an intoxicating effect);
5. Committing or attempting to commit robbery or extortion;
6. Causing or attempting to cause damage to school or private property;
7. Committing or attempting to commit theft of school or private property;
8. Possessing or using tobacco or any products containing tobacco or nicotine on school
premises;
9. Commission of obscene act or engaging in habitual profanity or vulgarity
10. Unlawfully possessing, offering, arranging, or negotiating to sell any drug paraphernalia
including e-cigarettes, vape pens, as defined in Section 11014.5 of the Health and Safety
Code;
11. Disruption of school activities or willful defiance of school authority, including violations
of academic honesty;
12. Knowingly receiving stolen school or private property;
13. Possessing an imitation firearm;
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14. Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or sexual battery;
15. Threatening or intimidating a witness or a complaining witness in a school disciplinary
proceeding;
16. Sexual harassment (Grades 4-12);
17. Hate behavior/Violence (Grades 4-12)
18. Violating technology-use policies and inappropriate use of electronic signaling devices
(e.g., cell phones, laser pointers, computers);
19. Causing or attempting to cause an assault or battery, intimidation, harassment, or
threats on any school employee or school property;
20. Causing or attempting to cause acts of intimidation, harassment, or hazing on any
student (e.g., initiations into clubs, sport teams, or student body associations);
21. Terrorist threats against school officials, school property, or both;
22. Violating individual school rules, or violating bus rules.
Disciplinary actions may include, but are not limited to, advice and counsel, warnings, campus
work details, detention, In-School Suspension (ISS), bus suspension, home suspension, behavior
or rehabilitation contracts, transfer to another school/program, and/or expulsion from the Poway
Unified School District.
Grounds for Suspension and/or Expulsion:

The Board of Education authorizes the school principal to suspend or to recommend to the Board
for consideration of expulsion any student who violates the Rules of Student Discipline. Restitution
may also be required in cases of damage or destruction of property. At any time, if the principal
determines that the student’s presence causes a danger to persons or property or threatens to
disrupt the instructional process, the student may be suspended and/or expelled.
Discipline for the Use of Alcohol and Controlled Substances:

Board Policy defines specific disciplinary action for the use of alcohol and controlled substances.
Compliance with these standards and prohibitions is mandatory.
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PROHIBITED ACTS DISCIPLINARY ACTION 6-12
First Offense Second Offense
1. Unlawfully possessing, Suspend and recommend Suspend and recommend for
using, having consumed or expulsion or suspend and expulsion.
being under the influence of transfer to another middle
alcohol, narcotics, dangerous school or high school, or the
drugs, unauthorized continuation high school, for
prescription medications the remainder of the
(e.g., Soma, Ritalin, other semester/term and the
controlled substances, or following semester/term.
intoxicants of any kind Contact law enforcement.
(including over-the-counter
medications which create an
intoxicating effect).
2. Unlawfully possessing, Suspend or suspend and Suspend and recommend for
offering, arranging, or transfer to another middle expulsion.
negotiating to sell any drug school or high school, or the
paraphernalia as defined in continuation high school, for
Section 11014.5 of the Health the remainder of the
and Safety Code. semester/term and the
following semester/term.
Initiate and intervention
contract.
3. Transferring, selling, Suspend and recommend for
distributing, offering, expulsion. Contact law
arranging, or negotiating to enforcement.
sell, or possessing quantities
sufficient to suggest the
intent to purvey, give, or sell
to other students substances
which are, or are purported
to be alcohol, narcotics,
dangerous drugs,
unauthorized prescription
medications (e.g., Soma,
Ritalin), other controlled
substances, or intoxicants of
any kind (including over-the-
counter medications which
create an intoxicating effect).
To enforce its policy of intolerance for drugs and other dangerous substances, the District may use
specially trained nonaggressive dogs to alert staff to the presence of substances prohibited by law
or District policy. The dogs will inspect inanimate objects only.
• Alcohol detection devices may also be utilized as part of an investigation or as a

condition of participation in designated extra-curricular events.
• Students, lockers, and vehicles are subject to search when reasonable suspicion exists.
These rules of student discipline are subject to modification without notice due to State of
California legislative action during the school year.
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Student Attendance
Compulsory attendance laws require that parents/legal guardians send their children to school. The
law further states that a student must attend every scheduled session of every class; even if failure
is imminent.
Attendance Hotline:
(858) 780-2020
Option 1: Off-Campus Passes only
Option 2: Excusing absences and late arrivals
Truants/Class Cuts:
In accordance with Education Code of the State of California EC 48260-48273, any pupil who is
absent from school for three (3) days or more without a valid excuse, or tardy in excess of 30
minutes, has 10 or more excused absences not cleared by a doctor’s note is “truant”. Truant
students are subject to disciplinary action. Initially, truancy may be handled through discipline at
the school level, including, but not limited to, detention, campus beautification, or loss of
privileges.
Tardy Policy:
Students are expected to be in class on time. Students arriving within 10 minutes of the start of
Period 1 should go straight to class. Any arrival on campus after that time, 8:15 am, Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, or after 9:25 am on Wednesday, requires that students check in at the
Attendance Window. Students who do not check-in, will not be excused.
Off-Campus Passes (OCP):

If your student needs to leave campus early, please contact the Westview Attendance Hotline at
(858) 780-2020, and press option 1. Please call at least two (2) hours ahead of the departure time
and no more than one (1) week in advance. Students leaving campus without a pass (except
Seniors leaving at lunch) will not be excused even with parent contact.
Excusing Absences and Late Arrivals:

If your student missed/will miss full days of school, or will arrive more than 30 minutes late, please
contact the Westview Attendance Hotline at (858) 780-2020, and press option 2 to leave a
message to excuse your student. Late arrivals less than 30 minutes are only excused due to
medical reasons and require a doctor’s note. Absences should be excused within 72 hours of return
to school. Absences not excused within 72 hours of return to school will be considered truant and
can only be excused with a medical note.
Please provide the following information to the attendance office:
• Student’s name, grade and ID number

• Approximate arrival time for tardy
• Your name and relationship to the student
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• Departure time for off-campus pass

• Date absent or tardy
• Return time
• Specific reason (for record keeping)
• Contact phone number
Remind student to pick up the Off Campus Pass or Late Slip at the Attendance Window (even if
called in). Students will not be excused until their pass is picked up.
For planned absences of five (5) days or more, please see Student Information, Off Campus
Independent Study on page 51.
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Discipline
Student ID Cards:
Student ID cards are a means of identifying a student as enrolled at Westview. Every school year,
each student receives a permanent ID card free of charge. Students must carry current ID cards
with them on campus at all times and at school related activities. Any adult may ask for the ID at
any time. Students must present a current student ID card during off-roll periods, to check out
materials from the library, and for finance office transactions. Replacement ID cards can be
purchased for $5 at the library. Students without an ID card may lose privileges for the time until
they can get a replacement card.
Behavioral Expectations:
All students, through their own high degree of citizenship, should maintain the high level of
excellence and provide leadership for other students. It is essential that students who represent
Westview exhibit behaviors both on and off campus which would not detract from, tarnish or mar
the reputation of a team, program or school. Our student leaders should act as meaningful,
productive members of society, showing good citizenship towards all. Failure to live up to these
standards may result in a student being removed from the position s/he holds. This includes all
extracurricular activities, i.e., teams, clubs and offices.
Appeal Process:
Students wishing to appeal disciplinary decisions should contact the Principal for information on
specific procedures.
Assault:
An "assault" is the nonconsensual, unprivileged attempt, coupled with an apparent present intent
and ability, to inflict immediate injury on the person of another, provided the intended victim is
placed in fear of personal harm. “Assault” is commonly referred to as an attempt to commit a
"battery".
Battery:
In general, battery is the unlawful touching or striking of another by the aggressor himself/herself
or by any substance put in motion by him/her, done with intent to bring about a harmful or
offensive contact which is not legally consented to by the other and not otherwise privileged. It is
often stated that a battery is a consummated assault. Note that "battery" includes and implies
assault, for there can be no battery without an assault—but an assault does not necessarily include
a battery.
Challenge of Authority:
All school staff members are in position of authority on campus and at any school related activity.
Direct challenges or verbal abuse toward a staff member will result in disciplinary action. If the
challenge or verbal abuse is considered a threat to a staff member, disciplinary action could result
in arrest and possible expulsion from the Poway Unified School District.
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Note: By law, students are required to do what is reasonably asked of them as long as the request
does not cause physical or mental danger to them. If a student feels he/she is not being treated
fairly, the student should refrain from arguing with the staff member and take the appeal to the
Area Administrator.
Computer Hacking/Viruses:
Computer hacking and/or the introduction of a computer virus violates school rules and will result
in disciplinary action. Disciplinary action includes restitution, suspension, being dropped from
computer classes with a W/F (Withdrawal/Fail) and the filing of a report with the police. Computer
"hacking" is illegally entering a computer system. A computer "virus" is a program that once
entered into a computer will destroy software and computer memory. The Internet is for
educational uses only. Students are to avoid sites which are inappropriate such as those that
include violence and hate, or are of a sexual nature.
Cyber Bullying:
The term, “Cyber bullying” refers to the use of the Internet or other digital communication devices
to bully peers or to intentionally be cruel to others. It is willful and repeated harm inflicted through
electronic behavior. Such Internet speech can be vulgar, cruel, threatening, harassing and or
critical of the school, teachers, school administrators or fellow students. Cyber bullying that is done
during school hours or that substantially disrupts school activities is subject to discipline.
Consequences may include, but are not limited to, the loss of computer privileges, detention,
suspension, separation or expulsion from the school. Community members who feel that they have
been the victims of such misuses of technology should not erase the offending material from the
system. They should print a copy of the material and immediately report the incident to a school
official.
This policy does not prohibit expressive activity protected by the First Amendment of the United
States Constitution.
Discrimination:
Discrimination is negative or unfair treatment toward an individual based on race, ethnicity, sexual
orientation, religion or gender. It is against the rules for students to make nasty remarks that
embarrass others or make them feel uncomfortable with actions or remarks that are sexual or
racial in nature. Harassment of the basis of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or gender is
a violation of both federal and state employment laws as well as District Policy and Administrative
Procedures: (Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Educational amendments of 1972, Education
Code Section 212.5 and Board Policy). The District is committed to providing students with an
academic environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.
Disorderly Conduct:
Inciting or instigating a fight or any other disturbance on campus will result in disciplinary action.
Drugs/Alcohol/Steroids:
Possessing, using, having consumed or being under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, dangerous
drugs, steroids or other controlled substances or intoxicants of any kind may result in transfer to
another high school and/or will result in expulsion from the school district if this is a second
offense.
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Explosives, Weapons and Related Devices:
Students who possessed, sold, or otherwise furnished any firearm, knife, explosive, or other
dangerous object unless, in the case of possession of any object of this type, the pupil had
obtained written permission to possess the item from a certificated school employee, which is
concurred in by the principal or the designee of the principal, is subject to disciplinary procedures
including suspension and/or expulsion.
A weapon, dangerous instrument, or replica weapon is any object which a reasonable

person could perceive to be a weapon.
A student discovering inadvertent possession of a dangerous object should immediately self-report

such possession to a staff member in order for optional consequences to be considered.
Fighting:
Actual or attempted injury to another person that occurs during a hostile encounter. Mutual
combat is when both parties are participants. For school purposes, "self-defense" is not fighting
back. Self-defense is the prevention of harm by blocking, holding or at best the moving away from
a fighter. An "eye-for-an-eye" is considered fighting, not self-defense.
Forgery:
Falsely and fraudulently making or altering a document.
Gambling:
Playing a game for property, wager or money, or to stake something on contingency.
Harassment:
Harassment is unwanted and unwelcome behavior from other students or staff members that
interferes with another individual's life. When it is sexual in nature, it is "sexual harassment". When
it is racial in nature, it is a "hate-motivated behavior" or sometimes a "hate crime". This includes
Cyberbullying.
Hate Behavior:
See page 36 for school policy.
Hazing:
Hazing in any form, including initiation, which is degrading is strictly forbidden by California State
Law. No student shall conspire to engage in hazing, participate in hazing or commit any act that
causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, and personal degradation or disgrace
resulting in physical or mental harm to any fellow student or other person. Persons violating this
policy shall be subject to District discipline, misdemeanor penalties and forfeiture of entitlements.
Off Limits Area:
During lunch, students have access to almost any area on campus. The areas considered "Off
Limits" are:
• Parking lots
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• Athletic fields
• Tennis & racquetball courts
• Students are forbidden to climb fences to or from the campus
Search and Seizures:

School officials have a duty to protect other students from the possible damages of contraband,
such as weapons or drugs. Although student rights are of primary importance, when situations
warrant, searches of vehicles, lockers, backpacks, purses, pockets and other personal belongings
will be performed. "The legality of a warrantless search depends on the reasonableness under all
circumstances of the search, including the following factors: whether the search was justified at its
inception and whether, as conducted, it was reasonably related in scope to the circumstances that
justified it in the first place." (New Jersey v. TLO, 1985) Our goal is to maintain a safe and orderly
environment free of weapons, drugs or paraphernalia which can negatively influence the climate of
our school. The District may also use specially trained non-aggressive dogs to sniff out and alert
staff to the presence of substances prohibited by law or District Policy. The dogs may sniff the air
around lockers, desks, bags, items or vehicles on District property or at District-sponsored events
as long as they are not allowed to sniff any person. Items shall not be sniffed if a person is close
by. Inspections shall be unannounced and may be made at the discretion of the Superintendent or
designee. Students and parents/guardians shall be informed of this policy at the beginning of each
school year. In all cases, students will be afforded due process.
Sexual Harassment:
The Poway Unified School District recognizes that harassment on the basis of sex or gender is a
violation of Federal and State discrimination laws as well as District Policy and Administrative
Procedures. The District is committed to providing students with an academic environment free
from sexual harassment, and will not tolerate such conduct on the part of any District employee,
student, or other person at school or at a school sponsored activity. The Poway Unified School
District strictly prohibits harassment based upon gender or sex, against any student in the
educational environment. Prohibited sexual harassment includes unwelcome conduct based upon
sex or gender by someone who is of the opposite or same gender, a fellow student, a teacher or
other employee of the District, a District administrator, or any other person within the school,
school environment or school sponsored activity.
Any person with a complaint of sexual harassment suffered by a student should

implement the complaint process contained in the administrative procedures.
Retaliation or reprisals for reporting any incidents of sexual harassment, making any
complaints, or being involved in the investigation process, are not permitted and will
not be tolerated.
The District will promptly and thoroughly investigate any complaints of sexual harassment, and will
take immediate action to resolve such complaints. The law defines “sexual harassment” to mean
unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical
conduct of a sexual nature, made by someone from or in the educational setting, under any of the
following conditions:
• Submission to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or condition of an

Individual’s academic status or progress; or
• Submission, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as a basis of academic
decisions affecting the individual; or
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• The conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact upon the individual’s
academic performance or of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational
environment; or
• Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as a basis for any
decision regarding benefits and services, honors, programs or activities available at or
through the educational institution.
EXAMPLES OF UNWELCOME CONDUCT WHICH MAY BE SEXUAL HARASSMENT

INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
• Deliberate written or oral comments, gestures, or physical contacts of a sexual nature or

demeaning to one’s gender which are unwelcome or interfere with school productivity;
• Implicit or explicit sexual behavior by a fellow student, District employee, or other
person within the school which has the effect of controlling, influencing, or otherwise
affecting the school environment;
• Unwelcome suggestive, vulgar, or obscene letters, notes, posters, calendars, or other
visual products, or derogatory comments, slurs, and/or jokes of a sexual nature.
Retaliation:
The Poway Unified School District strictly prohibits any retaliation and attempts or threats to
retaliate against anyone for filing, reporting, pursuing, or participating in a complaint of sexual
harassment, or for being a witness or helping in any other way relating to a complaint, potential
complaint, or investigation of alleged sexual harassment. Any person who retaliates or attempts to
retaliate in violation of this prohibition may be subject to discipline whether or not sexual
harassment actually occurred and independently of this Administrative Procedure. Anyone with a
concern that retaliation is or may be occurring is encouraged to contact the person investigating
the charge of sexual harassment or the principal, area administrator, or the District's Title IX
Coordinator.
False Claims:
No one shall file any claim of sexual harassment knowing it to be false, and no one shall provide
any knowingly false information in a sexual harassment complaint or investigation. Anyone
violating this prohibition may be subject to disciplinary action independently of this Administrative
Procedure.
Procedures:
These procedures are intended to provide timely and effective steps reasonably calculated to
address concerns and allegations of sexual harassment, remedy any sexual harassment that
occurred by ending it and preventing it from occurring again.
The Complaint Process:

These procedures may be implemented by a student with or without approval of a parent or
guardian, by a student's parent or legal guardian or other legal advocate, or by anyone who is
aware of sexual harassment having been committed against a student of Poway Unified School
District. If a person other than the student's parent, legal guardian, or legal advocate submits a
complaint, the person receiving the complaint should take appropriate steps to ensure the
processing of the complaint does not violate any federal or state rights to privacy possessed by the
alleged subject of the alleged sexual harassment. Any student, at any stage of the complaint
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process, may be assisted by a parent, legal guardian, legal advocate, or other adult of the
student’s choosing.
Formal Resolution Process
Implementation
The formal complaint process may be implemented without filing an informal complaint or at any
time during the informal resolution process. The formal resolution process is implemented by a
complainant filing a written, signed complaint with the site principal and/or assistant principal or
with the District's Title IX Coordinator or his/her designee. The complaint should include at least
the names of the persons involved, the age and/or grade of the student(s), the approximate
date(s) of the event(s) at issue, and a description of the actions constituting the alleged sexual
harassment, which is as detailed as possible given the age and maturity of the complainant. The
complainant should also include what he or she believes is an appropriate resolution.
Alternative Sources of Information and Assistance

Any question or concern about sexual harassment involving students may be directed to the
District’s Title IX Coordinator or to the principal or assistant principal of that student’s school. For
example, information can be obtained about the specific rules and procedures for reporting
allegations of sexual harassment, pursuing available remedies, resolving any question or concern,
or obtaining assistance because of age, disability, or language. The Title IX Coordinator for Poway
Unified School District can be contacted about concerns at any stage of this process, by contacting:
Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Support Services,

or the individual’s Designee
POWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
15250 Avenue of Science
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 521-2800
Smoking/Use of Tobacco/Vaping:
To provide a tobacco free environment for both employees and students, there shall be no
smoking or tobacco product use allowed in District buildings, grounds or vehicles:
• State law prohibits the smoking, possession or use of tobacco, electronic, “vapor” or any
product containing tobacco or nicotine, by students while on campus or while attending
school sponsored activities.
• NO SMOKING includes before and after school and is prohibited in the parking lot, in or
out of cars, outside school entrances and areas adjacent to and around school property.
• Chewing tobacco is not permitted on campus.
• Tobacco use cannot take place within 1,000 feet of school, or to and from school.
School based programs of intervention and counseling shall be made available for students
regarding their tobacco use, such as cessation classes, peer assistance, tobacco-related support
groups (with positive parental permission to attend), mentors, and individual counseling and staff
support. Multiple violations may result in increased discipline including suspension.
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Theft & Property Destruction:
Theft and property destruction may result in police action and possible prosecution. Restitution
may be required and disciplinary action will be taken. The parent or guardian is legally responsible
to pay for any losses due to proven theft by their child or damage to public property caused by the
student. Please note that administrative and security staff will not search for lost
electronic devices i.e., iPods, cell phones or hand-held games. We recommend that all
electronic devices be left at home.
Threat:
It is the intention to inflict evil or injury on another and is more than the mere expression of such
intent. It is a menace of such a nature or extent as to unsettle the mind of the person on whom it
operates and to take away from his acts that free, voluntary action which alone constitutes
consent. Ordinarily, a "threat of force or violence" is tantamount to an aggravated assault. Any
statement made with regard to bringing dangerous objects/weapons to school will be taken
seriously and dealt with seriously.
Vandalism:
Also known as "malicious mischief." The willful or malicious destruction of any real or personal
property belonging to another; a misdemeanor.
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Hate Harassment and Hate Behavior

Definition of Hate-Motivated Behavior:
Poway Unified School District Board Policy, supported by the California statute, defines hate
motivated behavior as actions or statements that are hostile or threatening toward another person
based on their:
• Perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, immigrant status,

• Gender, sexual orientation,
• Religious belief, or cultural characteristic.
• Age, disability or any other physical conditions
How do you know if something is Hate Motivated Behavior? It may be considered hate motivated
behavior if the victim perceives or feels it is threatening or hate motivated, or if someone who
witnesses the act or hears the statement has reasonable belief that it was hate motivated. The
District’s Hate Behavior policy outlines three different levels of behavior that are considered
unacceptable.
Hate Behavior:
• Negative behaviors that target members of a particular gender, race, ethnicity, religion,
sexual orientation, or the mentally or physically challenged will not be tolerated. Such
behaviors may include, but are not limited to:
• Name calling, racial slurs or bigoted epithets.
• The presence of symbols or words considered offensive to persons of a specific gender,
race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or the mentally or physically challenged, such
as graffiti, slurs or painted swastikas.
• Activities historically associated with threats to persons of a specific gender, race,
ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or the mentally or physically challenged (e.g.,
burning crosses, wearing swastikas or white sheets, flying confederate flags, hanging
effigies, defacing ping triangles).
• The posting or circulation of demeaning jokes or caricatures based on negative
stereotypes of a specific gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation
or mental or physical challenges.
• The defacing, removal, or destruction of posted materials, meeting places, memorials,
etc. associated with specific gender, race, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation or mental
or physical challenges.
• Victim belief that the incident was motivated by bias against the individual as a member
of a specific gender, racial, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation or mentally or physically
challenged group.
• Perpetrator explanation/defense of incident involves exalting own gender, race, ethnicity,
religion, sexual orientation or mental or physical status and/or includes statements
demeaning victim group.
• The presence of organized hate group literature and/or posters or reference to an
organized hate group.
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Hate Harassment and Hate Behavior (Continued)

Level 1/Insensitive or Inappropriate Remarks and Behavior:
These types of acts do not threaten or are absent of hostility. These include demeaning or
degrading statements or phrases between students without intent to be harmful or hateful.
Consequences for Insensitive or Inappropriate Remarks or Behavior:

May include counseling, detention, parent phone calls or conferences, behavior contracts, etc.
Students may be suspended for repeated offenses that have been addressed but continue to
occur.
Level 2/Hate-Motivated Behavior, Intimidation or Harassment:

These are actions, remarks or statements that create a negative or hostile learning environment by
advocating or inciting hatred against an identifiable group but do not include physical harm or
threat. Hate-Motivated Intimidation can also be the repeated use of insensitive language or
inappropriate remarks as well as defacing or destroying posted materials or information about
protected groups on campus.
Consequences of Hate-Motivated Intimidation:

Depend on the seriousness and frequency of the offense and may include suspension and
expulsion, especially if other means of correction have failed to change the behavior. In cases
when the victim feels s/he is being harassed, police notification may result as well as possible
arrest.
Level 3/Hate Violence:

Hate violence includes any actions that cause harm, attempt to cause harm, or threaten to cause
harm based on someone’s characteristics or status. It also includes any threats of hostility that
have historical significance such as burning crosses, swastikas, or images that threaten to cause
harm. Racial slurs, name calling, and bigoted epithets along with a threat to cause harm are also
considered Hate Violence.
Consequences of Hate Violence:

Include suspension and/or expulsion as well as police notification and arrest. Hate violence is the
most serious offense because it not only breaks school rules; it is also against the law.
What do I do if I am a Victim of a Hate Motivated Behavior or Hate

Harassment?
If you or someone you know is a victim of Hate Motivated Behavior or Hate Harassment, you need
to report it immediately to a teacher, counselor or administrator. Even if you are not the victim, it
is important you report anything that is considered Hate Motivated or Hate Behavior.
Dissemination, Reporting, and Response Procedures:
• Annually, each school will provide students with age-appropriate instruction as to the
definitions and examples of hate behavior and the steps to be taken to report such
behaviors, whether directed at them or observed toward others. A well-publicized and
accessible process for reporting hate behavior will be available to students.
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Hate Harassment and Hate Behavior (Continued)
• Annually, each school will provide parents with a copy of the Board Policy and
Administrative Procedure regarding Hate Harassment and Hate Behavior.
• Staff will be provided training regarding identifying, reporting, and responding to hate
motivated behavior. This will include the need to report to their supervisor or principal all
instances which have been reported to them or observed.
• Supervisors and principals are required to report incidents involving suspension or
recommended expulsion for hate-motivated behavior to the district office and to law
enforcement.
• The response to reports of hate-behavior shall include timely investigation, assurance of
protection for the victim, notification of the victim’s parents or guardians, and, as
appropriate, disciplinary action for the perpetrator. If the victim believes that the
situation has not been remedied, the individual may file a complaint in accordance with
district complaint procedures for discrimination or sexual harassment.
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Academic Honesty Policy

The governing Board believes that academic honesty and personal integrity are fundamental
components of a student’s educational experience. The Board expects that students will
demonstrate acts of academic honesty at all times and will not engage in acts of:
• Cheating on tests
• Fabrication/falsification
• Forgery
• Unauthorized collaboration
• Plagiarism
• Theft/alteration of materials or equipment
The Board intends that the District data network, Internet, and other on-line resources provided,
be used to support the instructional program and further student learning. Users of the District’s
computing and network resources are required to use such resources responsibly, ethically, and in
compliance with usage agreements outlined in District policy.
Teachers and staff members will support and enforce all rules of academic honesty and provide a
learning environment for students that prohibit acts of dishonesty.
Disciplinary actions for violations of the rules of the Academic Honesty Policy may range in severity
and will be appropriate to the situation. Disciplinary actions include, but are not limited to, the
following:
• Expulsion
• Suspension
• Dropped from class
• No credit
When enforcing the rules of academic honesty, good judgment shall be used at all times.
The Superintendent is authorized to develop and implement procedures pertaining to this policy.
The policy will be conveyed to staff, parents, and students, in writing, at the beginning of each
year.
Consequences for academic honesty violations will be enforced in accordance with behavioral
expectancies at the high school level. Nothing in these procedural guidelines shall be construed to
prohibit school administrators from imposing a more severe consequence based on the seriousness
of the offense(s) at issue, including, but not limited to: ineligibility for leadership positions, rules
co-curricular activities, and extra-curricular activities.
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Academic Honesty Policy (Continued)

Academic Honesty Violation – Level 1
Plagiarizing or copying of homework or daily classroom assignments
FIRST OFFENSE #1 SECOND OFFENSE #2 THIRD OFFENSE #3

Parent contact by Parent contact by teacher Action Referral to
teacher (conference (conference optional) Assistant Principal
optional)
Information Only Parent conference Parent conference
Referral to Assistant scheduled with Assistant scheduled with
Principal Principal and teacher Assistant Principal and
teacher
Automatic “0” on Action Referral to Automatic “0” on
assignment Assistant Principal assignment
May result in “U” in Placement on Academic Automatic “U” in
citizenship for the Honesty Probation for citizenship for the
grading period, as reminder of high school semester, as
determined by the determined by the
teacher. classroom teacher
Automatic “0” on Behavior contract
assignment established with
student, parent, and
administration
Possible “U” in citizenship May result in “F” in
for the semester, as class, as determined by
determined by the the classroom teacher
classroom teacher
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Academic Honesty Policy (Continued)

Academic Honesty Violation – Level 2
• Cheating on classroom test, quizzes, major projects/labs, and final exams, midterms,
essays, DBQs or FRQs
• Fabrication/Falsification
• Theft or alteration of material or equipment
• Plagiarism
• Forgery
• Unauthorized collaboration
FIRST OFFENSE #1 SECOND OFFENSE #2 THIRD OFFENSE #3

Action Referral to Action Referral to Action Referral to
Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Parent conference Parent conference Parent conference
scheduled with scheduled with Assistant scheduled with
Assistant Principal Principal and teacher Assistant Principal and
and teacher teacher
Placement on Possible home Automatic
Academic Honesty suspension “Withdraw/Fail” and “U”
Probation for in citizenship in the
remainder of high class the infraction
school occurred, as
determined by the
classroom teacher
Possible home Automatic “0” on Removal from class to
suspension assignment appropriate setting
Automatic “0” on Automatic “U” in
assignment citizenship for the
grading period, as
determined by the
classroom teacher
May result in “U” in Behavior contract
citizenship for the established with student,
grading period, as parent, and
determined by the administration
classroom teacher
If second offense is in
same class as the first
offense then: Automatic
“Withdraw/Fail”, as
determined by the
classroom teacher:
Removal from class to
an appropriate setting
**Further violations of the Academic Honesty Policy may result in transfer, suspension, and/or expulsion.
At the high school level, violations are cumulative and do not start over at the beginning of each year. These
guidelines do not prevent school administrators from imposing a more severe consequence based on the
seriousness of the offense(s) at issue.
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School Bus Safety Rules

State law and the local Board of Trustees have established the following rules and
regulations. The Board of Education has elected to provide limited transportation
although transportation for students is not required by the State.
1. The bus driver is in charge at all times. Follow the driver's instructions.
2. Students must conduct themselves at all times in a manner that shows respect for
property and consideration for others. Actions such as littering, spitting, throwing of
objects at, within, or out of the bus, vandalism or harassment of others will not be
tolerated.
3. When students see the bus coming, they should move back six feet from the stop and
line up for loading. Enter and leave the bus in an orderly manner.
4. Animals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects, breakable containers, skateboards, weapons or any
object that could be hazardous will not be transported.
5. Students will remain seated from the time they board the bus until they arrive at their
destination and the bus door is opened. Seats may be assigned at any time.
6. All parts of the body must be kept inside the bus.
7. Eating, gum chewing, drinking and smoking are not permitted.
8. Avoid touching the emergency exit and driver operated mechanisms.
9. Talk quietly; make no unnecessary noise. Be absolutely quiet when approaching and
crossing railroad tracks.
10. Profanity, vulgarity and obscene gestures are not permitted.
11. Students must be fully attired, including shoes. Spiked or cleated shoes shall not be
worn.
12. Bus passes, tickets or fees must be displayed each time a student enters the bus.
Students must use their own pass.
FAILURE TO ABIDE BY ONE OR MORE OF THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF
BUS RIDING PRIVILEGES.
Disciplinary actions range from warnings to detention to loss of bus privileges.
Bus passes are available at the PUSD Transportation office or online at www.powayusd.com.
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High Personal Standards

Westview’s Vision calls for all members of the learning community to strive to support
our four core values of respect. They include:
Respect others
Respect the learning
Respect this place
Respect yourself
Most students are very serious about wanting to take full advantage of the time they spend in
school. Students who come to school to learn and participate in social activities seldom have
problems with school rules. However, the behavior of a few students creates problems for
everyone by interfering with the educational environment. It is the intent of Westview that District
discipline policies and regulations be enforced consistently and fairly without regard to race, creed,
color or sex/gender. Discipline based on faith in the worth and dignity of each individual is a
positive form of guidance.
No Place For Hate

AS A NO PLACE FOR HATE SCHOOL – WESTVIEW WORKS TO:
Address bigotry, bullying, hate crimes and civil rights violations, if and when they occur, and work
with ADL and other qualified organizations, when appropriate, to promptly address these incidents.
ALL STUDENTS, STAFF AND STAKEHOLDERS ARE ASKED TO SIGN THE BELOW PLEDGE:
• I will seek to gain understanding of those who are different from me.
• I will speak out against prejudice and discrimination.
• I will reach out to support those who are targets of hate.
• I will promote respect for people and help foster a prejudice-free school.
• I believe that one person can make a difference—no person can be an “innocent”
bystander when it comes to opposing hate.
• I recognize that respecting individual dignity and promoting intergroup harmony are the
responsibilities of all students.
Public Display of Affection:

In an effort to promote behavior which establishes a friendly atmosphere without causing others to
feel embarrassment or discomfort, unacceptable are:
• Prolonged or heavy kissing

• Fondling/inappropriate sexual contact
• Excessive body contact
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Language:
Appropriate language enhances mutual respect and raises the level of comfort necessary for
students and staff to perform at their best. The following misuse of written, spoken or gestured
communication in any language is unacceptable:
• Obscene or profane
• Derogatory or racial, ethnic, religious, gender or sexual slurs intended to be hurtful or
harassing in nature (see Hate Harassment Policy page 37)
Environment:
A clean, healthy and attractive campus is a shared responsibility. In order to provide a safe and
attractive environment, the following are unacceptable:
• Litter – careless or intentional; continuous violation may result in loss of a particular

lunch area.
• Vandalism – defacing of or damage to school or private property.
Students and parents should be aware that this only describes the major problem
areas.
At any time, students may be counseled by teachers or administrators regarding their behavior. If
this occurs, students will be informed as to what they must do to make their behavior acceptable.
Possible consequences, if needed, will also be explained. The basic code of conduct is designed to
support, not stifle students. We hope it will help provide students with a school they are proud to
attend in an atmosphere where they have freedom to learn.
Disciplinary Actions
• Conference
• Campus Beautification
• Loss of Privileges
Repeated discipline problems or attendance issues may result in the loss of parking permit, off
campus pass, work permit, extra-curricular activities, dance privileges and intra/inter District
transfer.
• Removal from Class
Suspension from School

For serious disciplinary infractions, students may be suspended from school. Such home
suspension means the student will not attend school for the length of the suspension (maximum of
five days at any one time). The student is to remain at home during school hours and may not
attend any school-sponsored activities such as athletic events, dances or plays. All schoolwork
missed during this time may be made up. Parents are notified annually as to due process rights.
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Administrative Transfer:
Transfer to Mt. Carmel High School, Poway High School, Rancho Bernardo High School, Del Norte
High School or Abraxas High School ranging from 90 school days to the remainder of the current
semester/term and the following semester/term.
Expulsion:
Expulsion means that the student is removed from the Poway Unified School District and must
seek an education in another district. Only the Board of Education may expel a student. Students
who are awaiting an expulsion hearing due to extremely serious disciplinary infractions will be
suspended from school pending the hearing. (This suspension can exceed the five days mentioned
above under Suspension from School, as it is Board approved.) Parents will be notified by the
school of the intent to seek an expulsion. The District will notify the parents of their due process
rights.
Student Rights/Due Process:

Students in California have the right to be safe while attending school. The Westview faculty, staff,
and administration will do everything possible to insure this right.
All students are entitled to Due Process of Law. When facing disciplinary action, students are
entitled to hear the accusation and then provide an explanation. This guarantee will be adhered to
by all school personnel.
Students wishing to appeal disciplinary decisions should contact the principal for information on
specific procedures.
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Dress Code
In order to maintain a Thriving Learning Community where Mutual Respect and High Personal
Standards are established, it is expected that clothing policies will be followed at Westview and
enforced equally among the genders. It is not our intention to shame a student for a dress code
violation, however students should follow the guidelines provided below:
• School clothing should be neat, clean, and appropriate for school activities and should
follow the standards of common decency.
• Students must wear shoes while on campus.
Examples of Unacceptable Dress:

• Any item on your person (clothing, accessories, personal belongings, or visible tattoos)
that promote or mention profanity, weapons, violence, drugs, alcohol, sexual references
or gangs.
• Clothing that disparages and marginalizes any group or culture on any given day,
including spirit days and other school events.
• Clothing that does not cover the “ABC’s” (Abdomen, Buttocks, Chest)
• Visible underwear, including “muscle” undershirts, excessively sheer and backless tops.
• Students are encouraged to wear an undershirt when wearing excessively sheer or
backless tops or to prevent showing midriff.
Students in violation of dress code will be subject to disciplinary action. If a student arrives at
school dressed inappropriately, the student will be directed to change clothes at the discretion of
their teacher, so that their education is not being interrupted when possible. The school will loan
the student an appropriate top and/or bottom, or the parent will be called to bring the student
appropriate clothing.
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Student Information
Copyright Laws:
Students should be aware of copyright laws. Commercially printed materials which have been
copyrighted cannot be reproduced in total. Copyright laws also pertain to the reproduction of
certain audio, video and electronic programs.
Electronic Devices:
Students may choose to bring their own device such as cell phones, iPads, Chromebooks, laptops,
or other electronic devices to school at their own risk. The use of these devices during class time is
left to the discretion of the teacher. Students in violation of classroom rules may have their
devices confiscated. Parents or guardians may be responsible for picking up the devices for repeat
offenses.
Westview is not responsible for items that are lost or stolen, administrative personnel
will not conduct any investigations regarding stolen electronic equipment.
Equal Access:
The Board of Education, acknowledging the value of student involvement in extra-curricular

activities, including curriculum clubs, student service organizations, and other non-curriculum
related organizations, adopts the policy supporting these activities on secondary school campuses.
This policy implements the Equal Access Act as enacted by Congress in 1984. The intent of the
policy is to allow secondary school students to meet on their campuses for a limited open forum
for religious, political or philosophical discussions. Implementation of the Equal Access Act does not
signify District sanction or endorsement of any particular religious, philosophical, or political belief
discussed in these limited open forums. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the authority of
the school, its agents or employees, to maintain order and discipline on school premises, to protect
the well-being of students and faculty and to assure that attendance of students at meetings is
voluntary. All organizations are required to follow the policies and procedures in our school's
constitution.
Financial Transactions:
The finance window is available for the purchase of tickets to athletic and ASB events, yearbooks,
transcripts. Hours are before school, break and lunch. ID Cards are required for all finance
transactions. Checks should be made out to Westview for the exact amount of purchase.
Financial obligations are the responsibility of the student. Students with any
unpaid/overdue financial obligations may be excluded from any extracurricular school
activities.
ID Cards:
Student ID cards are a means of identifying a student as a member of Westview. Students must
carry ID cards with them on campus at all times and at school related activities. Any adult
may ask for the ID at any time. Students must present their ID card to check out materials from
the library, finance transactions and leaving campus for off-roll and/or senior lunch. Replacement
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Student Information (Continued)

cards are available in the library for $5. Students without their ID card in possession may lose
privileges until a replacement ID is acquired.
Medications:
Before any medication (prescribed or over-the counter) can be given during school hours, an
Authorization for Medication Administration (PUSD H-26) must be on file. This form, or a doctor’s
note, must be signed by the physician and parent/guardian. The school staff will supervise self-
administration of the medication during school hours. Students are not allowed to carry
medications during the school day without written physician and parent approval.
Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action. See the Health Technician for appropriate
medication forms.
Non-Punitive Self-Referral:
Westview strongly encourages any student who is using alcohol or drugs to discuss the matter with
his/her parent/guardian or any school staff member. Students who disclose past use of alcohol or
other drugs when seeking help from an intervention or recovery program shall not be punished or
disciplined for such past use. This does not include students who are in possession or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs at the time of reporting this information.
Off Campus Independent Student (OCIS):

Each school site will have the right to enroll students in independent study for a limited period of
time. The student must be absent under conditions which do not meet the state requirements for
excused absences. Students requesting independent study for five (5) or more days should notify
school office five (5) days prior to departure. For extended absences, the homeroom advisor
should be notified five (5) to ten (10) days prior to departure. The Office will provide the student
with a contract and assignment sheets for each of the student's teachers. The contract must be
signed and dated by all parties prior to the absence. When the student turns the work assigned in
the agreement to the office, attendance may be claimed for the student for the days of absence
provided that the work is completed by the date specified in the agreement and the work is
equivalent to a full minimum day of attendance claimed. Note that the OCIS contract contains
three dates; the beginning date of the contract, the ending date of the contract, and the date on
which the work is due ("due date").
Skateboards, Roller Blades and Bicycles:

Skateboards, bicycles, scooters, skates, or roller blades are not allowed to be ridden on the
Westview campus (parking lots and sidewalks included) at any time. Once first period begins all
bicycles, scooters, and skateboards must be locked in the bicycle racks or placed in a classroom.
Any bicycles, scooters, or skateboards found after school begins will be confiscated and may be
held by security. Bicycle and skateboard racks can be found near the south entrance to the
campus adjacent to the gym and custodial bay. The school is not responsible for any stolen or lost
bicycles, skateboards and scooters.
Visitors:
1. In order to ensure campus security and protection to students, strict enforcement of the
campus policy regarding the presence of non-students on campus is enforced.
2. All visitors, if allowed, must sign in with our front office and a visitor’s badge must be
worn while on campus at all times.
3. Students are not allowed to bring visitors to school.
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4. The presence of any non-student on campus during regular school hours is subject to
arrest under the Penal Code, State of California, Section 626.8:
5. Only students registered and attending Westview may be on campus during school
hours. Students, who have been assigned to Home Suspension and their presence on
campus makes them subject to Penal Code Section 626.8, may not attend any school
sponsored event during the time of suspension.
6. Parents and guardians wishing to see a student during regular hours must check into the
office of the Area Administrator. Interruption of classes is not permitted.
7. Parents entering to see and/or sign a student out of class must be prepared to present
proper identification. Students may not be released to any person other than the
parent/guardian without the parent/guardian's authorization.
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Off-Campus Policies
Lunch Pass:
In order to obtain an Off-Campus Lunch Pass to leave Westview campus during the designated
lunch period, students must adhere to the following criteria:
• Student must be in the 12th grade, with a minimum of 170 credits at the start
of Qtr1, 185 credits Qtr2, 200 credits Qtr3, and 215 credits Qtr4.
• Student must have an Off-Campus Lunch Pass form signed by their parent/guardian, and
kept on file in the Westview Administration building.
• Off-Campus Lunch Passes may be revoked for any of the following reasons:
o Habitual tardiness (Five (5) or more per term)
o Taking unauthorized persons on or off campus
o Loaning pass to another student
o Failure to meet the behavior expectations as stated in the school’s Student
Handbook
o General abuse of school policies
Off-Roll:
Westview is a learning community that believes student connection is a vital component of our
daily activities. Within the context of our vision, Westview would like to provide an opportunity for
students, who have an off-roll period, the option to stay on campus. In order to maintain a positive
and productive learning environment for all of our students, certain expectations are set forth for
students who decide to stay on campus during their off-roll period. Students who are off-roll
periods 2 and/or 3 and have a period 4 are not permitted to leave campus.
Student Expectations:
• The student’s conduct and behavior will not disrupt classroom instruction.
• The student will utilize this time for activities related to academic learning.
• The student will adhere to all school and district academic/behavioral rules and policies.
A student will not be allowed in the library or off campus during school hours without an off-roll
sticker.
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Parking Policy
At Westview, it is considered a privilege to drive and park on school grounds. Suspension of
driving privileges, towing of vehicles and/or disciplinary action may result if a violation occurs.
Students are required to have a valid parking permit clearly posted on the driver’s side of the
front windshield. Parking without a valid permit will result in a City of San Diego parking ticket
($55.00 or higher). All Regulations are strictly enforced.
Parking Regulations:
1. Students must successfully complete the, “Start Smart Safe Driving Program” prior
to being issued a parking permit.
2. Students must park in designated Student Parking Lot only. Students parked in
unauthorized areas will receive a parking violation ticket.
3. Parking is by permit only, the student parking permit must be displayed at all times on
driver’s side of windshield.
4. Unsafe driving procedures on school grounds will result in loss of parking privileges.
5. Excessive truancies may result in the loss of parking privileges either temporarily or
permanently.
6. Behavioral referrals may result in loss of parking privileges.
7. Students with unsatisfactory citizenship mark(s) may be denied/lose parking privileges.
8. Lost, stolen, or damaged parking permits may be replaced for a $5.00 fee.
9. Only a limited number of permits are issued to students each school year, issued on a
first come, first served basis.
Traffic Regulations:
1. California Vehicle code laws are in effect, and enforced on campus at all times.
2. The maximum speed limit on campus is 5 miles per hour.
3. Vehicles shall stop at all crosswalks while pedestrians are in any portion of it.
4. Vehicles shall not be driven or parked on pedestrian walkways, campus sidewalks, or
service roads without permission from the Department of Public Safety.
5. Bicycle riders are subject to applicable Vehicle Code laws.
6. Skateboard riding, rollerblading, or roller skating of any type is prohibited on campus
property per Section 21113(f) of the California Vehicle Code.
7. Sitting in parked vehicles is prohibited at all times.
8. The parking lot is a restricted area. There is no loitering in the parking lot or visitation to
the parking lot without an administrator's permission. Any student loitering in the
parking lot will face disciplinary action.
9. Student vehicles are subject to search if there are reasonable grounds to believe that
drugs, alcohol, stolen property, weapons, or any other contraband might be present in
the vehicle.
10. All students must be licensed, insured, and have parental permission to drive to school.
11. The school IS NOT responsible for the vehicle or its contents.
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Dance Guidelines
It is a privilege to attend a school dance at Westview. It is within the rights of administration to
revoke dance privileges for any of the below listed reasons:
• Excessive truancies or absences

• School related discipline
School Dance Rules
The following school rules will be observed throughout the entire dance:
• Students may be subject to a random Breathalyzer check

• Student ID is required for dance entrance
• Purses and coats may be subject to search
• No food or drinks may be brought into dances
• Students are encouraged to stay at the dance until the end
• Once a student leaves the dance, he or she may not return
Administration reserves the right to refuse entry after 9:30 pm
School Dance Dress Code:
• Remember the “ABC’s to fully cover the Abdomen, Buttocks, Chest
Dress Code will be strictly enforced at the door.
Students Are Not Permitted to Display:
• Inappropriate or sexually explicit dancing.

• Each dancer must be vertical when dancing with a partner. (45 degree angle is not
permitted)
If a student who is found to be dancing in violations of these guidelines, the student will get a
warning. If the student is found to be dancing inappropriately again, the administrator will call the
student’s parents and the student will immediately leave the dance.
Guest Pass Policy:

Guest passes for non-Westview students to attend dances will be available from the Finance Office.
Guests are required to have valid identification (student ID or Driver’s License). Guest passes must
be completed and returned to the Finance Office at least three school days prior to the event in
order for the guest to attend. No person 21 years and over is allowed a Guest Pass. Students need
to be in grade 9 or above to be eligible for a guest pass.

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13500 Camino Del Sur, San Diego, CA 92129

Vision – Westview Core Values – Alma Mater .............................................................5

Westview School Map ..............................................................................................6

2020-2021 Calendar ................................................................................................7

Hotlines & Important Contacts .................................................................................8

Library/Research Center ..........................................................................................9

Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Participation .........................................................10

Westview Graduation Requirements ........................................................................13

PUSD Graduation Requirements – CSU/UC “A-G” Requirements ................................14

CTE Pathway Information .......................................................................................16

Scheduling Policies ................................................................................................19

Rules of Student Discipline in the Poway Unified School District ................................25

Student Attendance ...............................................................................................28

Hate Harassment and Hate Behavior .......................................................................37

Academic Honesty Policy ........................................................................................40

School Bus Safety Rules .........................................................................................43

High Personal Standards ........................................................................................44

Dress Code ...........................................................................................................47

Student Information ..............................................................................................48

Off-Campus Policies ...............................................................................................51

Parking Policy ........................................................................................................52

Dance Guidelines ...................................................................................................53

Westview School Wide Expectations

Wolverine Way CARE

Critical Accomplished Responsible Effective

multiple community • Limit PDA- intentions, and

Westview Core Values

Respect Each Other

Respect This Place

Westview Alma Mater

We give honor to Westview

To the black and the gold

Forever brave and bold

And as we forge ahead

Loyal, strong and true

We will know in our hearts

We’re the pride of our school

Westview School Map

• PUSD School Tip line: 1-844-PUSD-TIP

Library Web Portal Page:

Library Subscription Databases

Student ID Card Replacement:

Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Participation

All Co-Curricular students must meet the following requirements:

1. Have good overall school attendance records.

Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Participation

Cheer (Boys & Girls) Cross Country (Boys & Girls)

Basketball (Boys & Girls) Cheer (Boys & Girls)

Badminton (Boys & Girls) Baseball (Boys)

Athletic Reminders…when you are in season:

• Peer Counselor Program

Westview Graduation Requirements

Social Studies 30 Credits

PUSD Graduation Requirements

Suggested Courses by Grade Level

9th 10th 11th 12th

Graduation Requirements (Continued)

CTE Pathway Information