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Welcome to the CLC. We have P.R.I.D.E. at our school, P-Personal responsibility, R-respect, I-Integrity, D-Determination, and E-Excellence. We focus on making the CLC the best school; we are excited that you are part of it.
At the CLC, we have the opportunity, challenge, and even obligation to be the best we can be. We challenge our students “to reach their potential in an engaging and inspiring environment!” Together, there is no limit to what we can and will achieve here at the CLC!
As a faculty, we aim to provide every student with the best educational experience possible. We expect the parents and students to give their best efforts in helping us achieve this goal. We believe in our students. We encourage everyone to believe in themselves and build daily learning, growing, and serving habits.
We expect all students to achieve high levels of learning while at the CLC. We must be willing to do things we have never done before to achieve these levels. Together, we will accomplish our goals and accept the challenges we need to succeed.

Attendance is required at the CLC. All absences must be cleared through the attendance office at (435) 833-8700 ext. 2202. Any absences not excused by parent or doctor's note will be considered unexcused. The CLC will follow the Tooele County School District’s Attendance Policy regarding truancy.

Dress should never interfere with or be disruptive to a school's learning environment or prove a hazard to the student’s safety or the safety of others. Therefore, the following standards apply at Blue Peak High School and The Community Learning Center:
1. Clothing, badges, jewelry, or mode of appearance that denotes gang or cult involvement or affiliation will not be worn. This includes anything resembling ICP paraphernalia. 2. Clothing must always sufficiently cover undergarments (i.e., sagging pants that reveal underwear, tops that reveal bra straps, etc.). Short shorts, miniskirts, bare midriffs, halter tops, tube tops, strapless
shirts/tops, muscle shirts with enlarged holes, or similar revealing clothing are not permitted. Clothing must cover the midriff, underwear, and cleavage always (even when seated). This includes clothing that has holes above the mid-thigh. Also, as pants sagging below the hips, long hanging belts, spiked clothing, chains, spiked chains, or spiked jewelry of any kind will not be worn.
3. Clothing with obscene or suggestive images (male or female images not dressed by the standards in this policy) and illegal, obscene, or suggestive messages will not be worn.
4. Apparel, jewelry, or accessories advertising or advocating drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or tobacco-related products will not be worn or displayed.
5. Halter tops, sleeveless tops, cropped tops, or low-cut shirts shall not be worn. Shirts that reveal a bare midriff also will not be worn, including during P.E. class. Underwear (tops or bottoms) should not be visible at any time.
6. Minimum length on shorts, skirts, and dresses must be mid-thigh unless leggings (not see-through or skin tone) are worn.
7. Hairstyles must not be distracting. The administration will determine if the hairstyle distracts from the learning environment. Body piercing must be within reason, according to the administration.
8. Clothing that depicts disrespect toward any race, culture, religion, or gender will not be allowed. Hats and hoodies are permitted if they follow the guidelines and do not disrupt the learning environment or make it difficult or impossible to identify students. Items that display advertising, promotions, and likeness of tobacco, e-cigarettes, alcohol, gang activity or affiliation, or drugs contrary to the educational mission shall not be allowed.
9. Shoes or sandals must be worn. Using rollerblades, skateboards, or roller-shoes will not be permitted in the building.
10. Clothing that depicts criminal activity or violence, such as weapons or violent acts, will not be worn.
- “Disruption” is defined as reactions by another individual to the clothing or adornment that cause the teacher/administrator to lose students' attention, to modify or cease instructional activities, or to deal with student confrontations or complaints.
- The only exception for any of these standards shall be on certain days of activities declared exempt from one rule or the other by the administration.

The Tooele County School District has determined that cell phones can have educational value if used properly. Student possession of cell phones in the Tooele County School District is only allowable subject to the following rules and regulations. Strict adherence to these rules and regulations is required. Possession of a cell phone may be forfeited by not abiding by the terms of this policy.
Students shall be personally and solely responsible for the security of their cell phones. Blue Peak High School shall not assume responsibility for theft, loss, or damage of a cell phone or unauthorized use.
Students may use cell phones before and after school if they do not create a distraction or a disruption. Students may also use cell phones during passing time between classes and during their lunch break, as long as they do not create a distraction or cause the student to be tardy for the next class period. . In class, all cell phones will be put away as per State and District policy
Consequences: 1st offense – Warning, returned to student at the end of the day. 2nd offense – Administrator retains phone; the parent must pick the phone up. 3rd offense – The administrator meets with the student and parent, suspension may be imposed, and cell phone privileges at school may be lost.

Students who are absent for any reason are missing valuable educational time. Every student is expected to make up all the work when absent within a reasonable amount of time (to be determined by the teacher). If a student is absent on a day when a test or assignment is due, that work is due on the day the student returns to school. The STUDENT is responsible for ensuring all missed work is made up and turned in to the teacher on time.

A student is considered tardy if they are not in the classroom when the late bell rings. Repeated tardiness is unacceptable and presents a significant disruption to the educational process of the students and the teacher.

Suspension is viewed as a serious matter. According to Utah Law, suspension may be used when students do not comply with school governance rules, pursue the prescribed courses of study, or do not submit to the teacher’s authority. A suspended student may not participate in school activities/ functions, return to school, or be on school premises until they are readmitted from the suspension by an administrator, or it will be considered trespassing.
Due process requirements before suspension:
1. The student must have had a reasonable opportunity to know the expectations for acceptable conduct in the school.
2. The student has the right to know the charges against him/her and must be given a chance to explain the occurrence as he/she perceived it.
3. Parents/Guardians must be notified immediately of the suspension. They have a right to know the events that led to the suspension and the specific charges against the student.
4. Suspended students will remain on the membership rolls and must be counted as an excused absence during the suspension period.
5. Under state law, suspended students can make up class work from suspension days for full credit.
SUSPENSION ALTERNATIVE
When it has been determined that a student shall be suspended for any period of time, the parent/guardian, upon meeting with the administration and with the consent of the administration and policies, may be given the option of attending all classes with the student instead of excluding the student from school during the period of suspension. If this option is accepted, the parent/guardian must agree to attend ALL the student’s classes with the student for each day of the suspension time. If the parent/guardian fails to attend a class period with the student, the student will be excluded from classes and return to home suspension for the duration of the suspension.

Expulsion is a more serious disciplinary action than suspension, as it terminates a student’s attendance at school and activities for the remainder of the quarter, semester, or school year. Expulsion records are attached to the student’s permanent records. Safe School Policy indicates the parameters of expulsion. If a student is expelled, educational responsibility lies with the parent. Any student involved in a matter that may require expulsion will be referred to the District’s Case Management Team.

A student can appeal the action within fifteen (15) days of the date of notice of a suspension, grade, or citizenship grade. A written, dated appeal shall be made to the person from whom the notice came. The note is final if an appeal is not made within fifteen (15) days. The appeals hearings are as follows:
1. Within ten (10) calendar days, a conference shall be held with the student, parent/guardian, administrator, and necessary staff members. If the issue is unresolved, the matter will be referred to an appeals committee.
2. The appeals committee will review the complaint within ten (10) calendar days after the conference.
3. If the issue still needs to be resolved, the Tooele School District Grievance Procedure for Student Rights and Responsibilities will be sanctioned.
The Blue Peak High School’s Appeals Committee will consist of two students, one community council member, two teachers, and one administrator.

Any student absent for health, accident, or injury for more than ten (10) consecutive days is eligible for homebound instruction. The school must receive notice from a medical doctor before authorization is given for homebound privileges.

Grades will be issued each Mini term at Blue Peak High School and all classes are given .25 credits. Midterms and report cards will be mailed home at the appropriate times. Parents and students are encouraged to check grades regularly on the district's SIS system.
Any student with an “I” (incomplete) on their report card will have the “I” replaced by the letter grade when the incomplete work is made up. All incompletes must be made up within two weeks of the grading period or two weeks of the student’s return to school, or the “I” will be changed to a failing grade.

If a student arrives at school after the school day begins, that student is expected to check/sign in at the office. If a student needs to leave school during school hours, the student is expected to check out in the office. If the student checks out without parent permission or does not sign out, the absence may be considered a sluff and may not be cleared by a parent/guardian.

As per state law, any student who does not attend school for ten consecutive days without a legitimate excuse will be dropped from the attendance rolls and referred to the Tooele School District Case Management Team for alternative placement.

If the custodial rights of parents are divided, it is the parent’s responsibility to notify the school as to who has access to the child and the school records. We cannot release documents to the non-custodial parent if the appropriate legal documentation is not in our main office.

Students in state custody or foster care, receiving public assistance in the form of Aid to Families with Dependent Children or Supplemental Security Income, or are eligible for free school lunch may have all fees waived. Other fee waivers may be granted because of extenuating circumstances, such as exceptional financial burden, substantial reduction of income, or extraordinary expenses. Requests for fee waivers are to be made to the building administration.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure a learning environment that is free from sexual harassment and is in compliance with state and federal law. Any form of sexual harassment by staff or students is prohibited. This includes any verbal, written, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Any suggestion, request, demand, or pressure for sexual involvement, accompanied by implied or explicit threat concerning one’s grades, extracurricular standing, job, etc., is prohibited. Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Derogatory, demanding, or offensive jokes, teasing, or comments of a sexual nature.
2. Graphic remarks or sexual comments about an individual’s body.
3. Sexual, suggestive, or obscene telephone calls, texts, letters, notes, or invitations.
4. Sexual suggestive or obscene pictures, cartoons, posters, or objects.
5. Grabbing, pinching, or touching of private parts.
6. Deliberate cornering, shouldering, or bumping in the hallways.
7. Sexual gestures, unwanted pats or hugs, any unwanted touching
8. Any form of sexual threat, intimidation or exploitation.
9. Actual or attempted sexual assault, molestation or rape.
10. Sexist remarks or gender-based stereotyping.
11. Pantsing of any student.
Sexual harassment by students or staff must be reported to the administration. Parents of any students involved will be informed immediately. Following a thorough and fair investigation, students or staff members who have violated this policy may face suspension, expulsion, alternative placement, or other appropriate legal or school consequences.

Bullying is aggressive behavior causing harm or distress to an individual; bullying exists in a relationship in which there is an imbalance of power or strength, repeated over time. A person is being bullied or victimized when he or she is exposed to negative actions on the part of one or more persons.
Consequences of bullying:
1st offense – Student will be given a warning. The administration will meet with the student and contact the parent/guardian.
2nd offense – Parent/Student/Administration conference will be held to discuss behavior.
3rd offense – Parent/Student/Administration conference will be held to discuss behavior.
Behavior contracts for students will be implemented. Suspension may be imposed.
4th offense – Suspension will be imposed. The student will be referred to CMT.
Hazing is a criminal offense.
Students are guilty of hazing when they intentionally or knowingly:
1. Endanger the mental or physical safety of another.
2. Involve any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, bruising, electric shaving, placing a harmful substance on the body, or exposing another student to the elements.
3. Involves activities where a student would be subject to extreme sleep deprivation, isolation from social conduct, extreme initiations, admission to or a condition of continued membership in a group or organization.

The use of hand signals, graffiti, or the presence of apparel, jewelry, accessories, or manner of grooming which, by its color, arrangement, trademark, or symbol, implies membership to a gang will result in disciplinary action. Incidents involving initiations or intimidation, which cause bodily harm or personal degradation or disgrace, resulting in physical or mental harm to students, may result in suspension, expulsion, and or legal action.

Any student possessing a weapon at school will be referred to the TCSD Case Management Team (CMT) and could be expelled for a period of not less than one calendar year. In situations where school officials determine that objects may be used as a weapon that poses a threat to staff or students, they will:
1. Confiscate the item
2. Notify proper law enforcement agencies
3. Immediate suspension pending CMT review.
4. Recommend an alternative instruction environment.
5. Press charges through juvenile court authorities.
Facsimiles of weapons or toy weapons are also expressly forbidden at school, and possessing such weapons may result in suspension.

Under the law, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor if they enter or remain on school property without authorization, when notice against such entry or remaining has been given personally by a school official, by signs posted to prevent trespassers, or by the current order of suspension or expulsion.

The use and/or possession of tobacco products/vapes are prohibited and illegal. This applies to students in school, on the way to and from school, during lunch, and at all school-sponsored activities.
•First offense: A school administrator will meet with the parent(s)/guardian(s) and student.
•Second offence, students must complete a Smoking/Vaping Cessation program. They must provide proof of completion (Quit Line packet/certificate) to be given to the administration following completion of the program. If the student refuses the options, they will be referred to CMT for other consequences.
•Subsequent violations: The school administrator will meet with the parent(s)/guardian(s) and student to develop an intervention plan. Suspension may occur for up to 10 days. If any student in grades 7 – 12 is found to distribute tobacco/nicotine to other minors, the student will be referred to law enforcement.

The use, possession, distribution, or sale of alcohol and drug paraphernalia constitutes a hazard to the welfare of students, staff, and educational programs. It is illegal under Utah law. Students who may be under the influence of, possess, or be knowingly present where there is use of and/or distribution of alcohol or drugs during school hours, on school property, or during school activities will have discipline administered by the following guidelines: Possess, Use or Knowingly Present when use or Sales of Drugs or Alcohol Occurs:
•First Violation: Student will meet with office and degree of infraction. The student will be referred to law enforcement. The student may be suspended from school for three days. The student and parents shall sign a non-use contract. The student and at least one parent/guardian will complete the school-sponsored drug and alcohol program.
•Second Violation: The student will be referred to law enforcement. The student will be suspended from school for ten days and may be referred to a more extensive Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program through the Case Management Team.
•Third Violation: The student will be referred to court and suspended for ten days. The principal will recommend to the CMT Committee possible expulsion for up to one year. The student may be requested to complete an approved alcohol or drug treatment program before consideration for re-admittance.
Sell or Distribute:
•First Violation: The student will be referred to court. The student will be suspended from school for ten days. The Principal and Superintendent will consider whether a suspension longer than ten days is appropriate. The principal may grant re-admittance to the school when the student is ready to return. The student will be requested to complete an approved alcohol and drug treatment program before consideration for re-admittance.
•Second Violation: The student will be expelled for up to one year.

Students who willfully destroy school property through vandalism, carelessness, or rowdy behavior will be obligated financially to repair or replace the damaged property. The administration may elect to have the student complete school community service as part of the restitution. Law enforcement may be involved if deemed necessary by the administration. The student may be referred to Third Juvenile Court for vandalism.

Students may access the computers if they follow the signed TCSD Acceptable Use Policy and the teachers’ disclosure statements. Students who violate computer policies will lose their computer use privileges. Accessing or altering private computer information is illegal and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

We want to be prepared when a school emergency or disaster occurs. A school emergency response chart is posted in every classroom with directions for emergencies that may occur while school is in session. In the case of major emergencies, parents can help us by NOT calling the school. The best way to gain information is by turning on the radio or television to hear important broadcast information. The following codes and procedures are the actions that will be taken at BPHS:
Secure – Secure the Perimeter:
Recover all students from outside the building, secure the perimeter, and lock all outside doors. Typically used to safeguard staff and students within a building from an external threat.
LOCKDOWN - Locks, Lights, Out of Sight:
Immediately lock the classroom, turn out lights, get out of sight, and be quiet. It was typically used to safeguard staff and students within a building from an internal threat.
EVACUATE – Followed by Location:
Unless directed to a specific location, quickly move to the nearest exit and away from the building. They are typically used to move staff and students from one location to another.
Hold - Followed by Method:
Recover all students from outside the building, return to classrooms, close doors and windows, account for students, continue to teach, and wait for instructions. It is typically used to safeguard staff and students from a threat such as a natural or manmade disaster.
Shelter- Hazard and Safety Strategy - Followed by Method:
Use appropriate safety strategies for the hazard. Account for students and adults.
RELOCATION CENTERS
If the staff and students at Blue Peak High School have to be relocated because of an emergency, the reunification sites will be:
1.Tooele Technology College
2.Utah State University Tooele campus – 1021 West Vine Street
We will proceed to the Deseret Peak Complex if we have a mass relocation. If this happens, students will only be released to parents or persons identified on the student’s emergency release form.

Students or parents should notify the main office whenever there is a change in an address or telephone number.

Generally, a student injured on the school campus will be covered by their health insurance policy. A reasonable state health insurance policy is available to the student, but it must be obtained and paid for by each student at the beginning of the school year.

All lost and found articles should be turned into the front office. Before articles can be claimed, their owner must accurately identify them. The school is not responsible for valuables lost or stolen at school.

Textbooks are rented to students by the school. Once a book is assigned to a student, they must take care of it. Charges for lost or damaged books will be billed to the student.

School authorities are in charge of protecting the health and safety of all students and staff. The following Search and Seizure guidelines shall be observed to ensure the privacy of individuals and the safety and welfare of all students:
1. Students – a student shall be free from searches unless there is reasonable cause to believe that something is concealed that may be of immediate danger to the student, the other students, or the staff. School officials may request a student to remove all items from pockets or other personal property when there is a justifiable cause.
2. Lockers – lockers remain on the school's property and are provided to students for convenience. Students should be aware that their assigned locker will be jointly accessible to the student and school officials and may be subject to search at the discretion of school officials.

No student should be in the hall during class time without logging out with the app the teacher has approved.
As instructional team members, teachers have the right to challenge students in the hall without a pass. Only one student out of class with a hall pass at a time.

All school activities must have the approval of the principal one month before the activity. Any advisory or club parties held away from the school campus MUST be approved by the principal and will be confined to the local area. Any party authorized by the school must be appropriately sponsored by teachers/advisors. There will be no school-sponsored meetings/activities held on Sunday.

Transportation is provided to Blue Peak High School by the Tooele County School District. Students are discouraged from driving personal vehicles to school. Students should board the bus at their home high school to get to school.

Blue Peak High School students should not have any interaction with students who are enrolled in the Adult Education or DEC programs. BPHS students should not loiter near the Adult Ed/DEC Classroom area before or after school, during lunch, or during passing time.

High school credit is posted at the end of each Mini-term, .25 credits per class with nine credits possible in one year.
Complete credit in each of the General Education required courses listed below.
Any failing grade in a General Education class must be made up to earn a diploma. Credit can be made up through Edgenuity in a Credit Recovery class and at home.
ENGLISH - # Required Credits (Yrs.). . . . . . . . 4.0
Including a full credit in each of the following courses: English 9, English 10,
English 11 and English 12.
MATHEMATICS - # Required Credits (Yrs.). . . . . . . 3.0
Students must complete a full credit of at least three different levels of mathematics.
SCIENCE - # Required Credits (Yrs.). . . . . . . 3.0
To fulfill the requirement, a student must take two years of Biology, Earth Science,
Chemistry or Physics plus one additional year of science.
SOCIAL STUDIES - # Required Credits (Yrs.). . . . . . 3.5
To fulfill the requirements, a student must complete half a year of Geography, a half-year
of World History, half a year of US Government, half a year of Elective, and one full year
of US History.
HEALTH - # Required Credits (Yrs.). . . . . . . .5
Healthy Lifestyles (P.E.) - # Required Credits (Yrs.). . . . . . 1.5
Participation Skills . . . 0.5
Fit for Life . . . . 0.5
Elective P.E. Credit . . . 0.5
COMPUTER LITERACY COURSE - # Required Credits (Yrs.). . . . . . 0.5
ART - # Required Credits (Yrs.). . . . . . . . . 1.5
CAREER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION - # Required Credits (Yrs.). . . . . 1.0
FINANCIAL LITERACY - # Required Credits (Yrs.). . . . . . . 0.5
REQUIRED UNITS TO GRADUATE . . . . . . . 18.5
ELECTIVE CREDITS TO GRADUATE . . . . . . . 5.0
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE . . . . . . 24.0

The CCR Meeting is a process that involves activities planned and directed by the school that will assist students in planning, monitoring, and managing their learning as well as their personal and career development. Academic, extracurricular, career, and personal goals will be addressed. At a student’s annual CCR Meeting conference, if a student has failed a required course, that student will complete a remediation plan with the counselor and parent.

Each teacher issues a disclosure statement for his/her class at the beginning of the course work.
Teachers determine grading and assignment procedures and policies in the disclosure statements within Tooele County School District and Blue Peak High School guidelines. All students must abide by classroom standards and procedures outlined in the disclosure statements.

Blue Peak High School will issue a high school diploma to students who have passed all requirements for graduation as specified by Blue Peak High School, Tooele County School District, and the Utah State Board of Education.