YAVAPAI COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY

THE ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE RESTS WITH PARENTS AND STUDENTS with the school assisting them to fulfill that responsibility.

STUDENTS MUST ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY for regular school attendance by attending and participating in each class regularly and at the assigned time. All students are expected to be in school, on time, each day.

PARENTS MUST ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR CHILD'S REGULAR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE by stressing the significance of being in school and on time each day during the school year.

Parents must notify the school by phone at 759-8126 each day student is absent, and by a note upon the student's return.

Reasonable attempts will be made by the school through phone calls or mail to inform parents/guardians of student absenteeism. Regular school attendance is basic to the success students attain from their high school programs.

Student participation in class discussion, listening to lectures, clarification, and explanations and viewing or listening to audio-visual materials are considered integral parts of the educational program. It is impossible to gain the full significance of any class presentation through make-up work; therefore, students, parents, teachers and administrators must make every effort possible to ensure regular school attendance.

YCHS maintains records of all student absences. Class attendance is reported every class period to the attendance office to assure parents that the school is concerned about the welfare and location of their sons and daughters, as well as to comply with the Arizona State regulations regarding attendance reporting.

Arizona State law requires students must attend school until 16 years of age or passing of the GED TEST.

Courses are assigned a grade based on the following scale:

• A = 90-100   Excellent
• B = 80-89     Above Average
• C = 70-79    Average
• D = 60-69    Below Average
• F = <59        Failing

The YCHS school schedule consists of a daytime or evening schedule that is broken into two 18-week semesters. There are four nine-week progress reporting periods.

The daytime schedule includes one 4- hour class session. There are two sessions per day, Monday through Friday. Students are assigned either the morning (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) or afternoon session (12:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.).

The evening schedule includes one 5-hour class session Monday through Thursday from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Parents must notify the school by phone at (928) 759-8126 or by note each day students are absent, or by a note upon the student’s return. The note should contain the following information:

1. The student's name
2. The date returning to school
3. Dates and days missed
4. Reason for the absence

Students must complete makeup work for all absences (excused or unexcused) within the same week as the absence. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher to make arrangements for missed tests or assignments.

Tardiness is unacceptable and must be made up during the next available alternate class session. Three tardies in one quarter constitute an absence and must be made up in the next available space in an alternate class session.

In the event that it becomes necessary to cancel school or start late due to weather related issues, please tune in to one of the following radio stations or call (928) 759-8126 for YCHS closure information.

• KVRD 105.7 FM
• KNOT 99.1 FM
• KAHM 101.7 FM
• KPPV 106.7 FM
• KNOT 1450 AM
• KQNA 1130 AM

YCHS has a closed campus policy. Students are required to remain on campus throughout the day unless they have written parental permission to leave and return during school hours.

Students should dress appropriately for the educational environment. Clothing should not include advertising, promotion or pictures of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, drugs or illegal substances, sexual or violent behavior, or lewd, vulgar or offensive language. Clothing should not be see-through, and should cover appropriate areas of the body. Spaghetti straps and tank tops are not allowed. Please see the Student Parent handbook for a full list of dress code requirements.

Any student violating the dress code will be required to wear a YCHS Dress Code t-shirt.

Students will be required to check in cell phones and electronic devices with teaching staff prior to the beginning of a session. Items will be returned at the end of each session UNLESS it was confiscated during class. In that case, the device will be given to Dr. Davies and the parent must meet with her to retrieve that item.
 

Cell phones are not allowed on campus.

 

We do not provide busing or other student transportation.

Students may drive to school and park on campus if they have filled out the proper forms and receive a parking permit. Students must present a valid Arizona driver’s license, proof of insurance and registration, and a signed statement of authorized parental permission.

At Yavapai County High School, we provide the following services:

• Guidance counseling
• Substance Abuse counseling
• Speech Therapy
• School Psychologist services – evaluation, group, and individual counseling
• Homebound instruction for prolonged illnesses
• Special Education Services

YCHS offers many opportunities for students to develop their special talents. The co-curricular program offers daily opportunities in art, and accelerated courses in English and Mathematics are offered at all grade levels. Students may also participate in district, regional, and state competition in most academic areas.

 
YCHS offers the Basic High School Diploma. The requirements have changed beginning with the Class of 2012.

Class of 2011 and earlier:

Course	Credits	Course	Credits
English	4.0	Health	0.5
Math (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry)	3.0	Character Education/ Community Service	0.5
Science	3.0	Technology	1.0
U.S. / AZ Constitution & History	1.0	Fine Arts or Voc. Ed.	1.0
World History & Geography	1.0	Electives	5.0
Civics	0.5

Total Credits = 20.5

Class of 2012:

Course	Credits	Course	Credits
English	4.0	Economics	0.5
Math (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry)	3.0	Health	0.5
Science	3.0	Character Education/Community Service	0.5
U.S./AZ Constitution & History	1.0	Technology	1.0
World History & Geography	1.0	Fine Arts or Voc. Ed.	1.0
Civics	0.5	Electives	4.5

Total Credits = 20.5

Class of 2013:

Course	Credits	Course	Credits
English	4.0	Economics	0.5
Math (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry)	4.0	Health	0.5
Science	3.0	Character Education/Community Service	0.5
U.S./AZ Constitution & History	1.0	Technology	1.0
World History & Geography	1.0	Fine Arts or Voc. Ed.	1.0
Civics	0.5	Electives	5.0

Total Credits = 22.0