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School Rules & Regulations

CELL PHONES

Cell phones are allowed to be used before school, nutrition, lunch, and after school ONLY. Cell phones are not to be used at any other time including passing periods. Students outside of class during class time are not allowed to use any cell phones. Cell phones are to be kept out of sight (inside pocket, purse, backpack, etc.). Failure to follow these guidelines will result in the item being confiscated and sent to room A-1. 
 
First time offenders will need a parent to pick up their items on Mondays or Fridays before or after school only.
 
Second time offenders will not have their items returned until the end of the school year.
 
Students who bring a cell phone to school do so at their own risk.
 

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

All electronic devices such as BT speakers, iPods, radios, MP3 players, gaming devices, cameras etc. are prohibited during instructional time; which includes: classroom instruction, assemblies, and during any emergency evacuations. Electronic devices may be used during non-instructional time such as: before and after school, nutrition, and lunch. Electronic devices that are seen, heard or used during instructional time, assemblies and during emergency evacuations will be confiscated and sent to A-1.
 
First time offenders will need a parent to pick up their items on Mondays or Fridays before or after school only.
 
Second time offenders will not have their items returned until the end of the school year.
 
Students who bring these items to school do so at their own risk.
 

DRESS CODE

 

Montebello High School expects that all students will dress in a way that is appropriate for the school day or for any school-sponsored event.   More specifically, dress code that is deemed a major distraction or safety concern will be addressed.  

  • Any combination of clothing which law enforcement agencies currently consider gang related is prohibited. No obscenities, gang related emblems, or inappropriate words or logos are permitted. 
  • Clothing that is vulgar, obscene, or denigrates others on account of gender, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, handicap or disadvantage is not permitted. 
  • No apparel that depicts inappropriate graphics or language representing or suggesting drugs, alcohol, tobacco, vaping, or paraphernalia is permitted. 
  • No apparel with hate speech, profanity, pornography, violent language or images (including weapons) is permitted. 
  • Tops should have straps and undergarments should be covered. 

Tops should be around the belly button.  

  • Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as weapons are not permitted. 
  • Any item that obscures your eyes or ears (except as a religious observance) is not permitted.   

 

Students who violate the dress code: 

  • Will be asked to change. 
  • Students will be provided with temporary school clothing unless the student has immediate access to appropriate apparel they can change into. 
  • Call home, Detention and Saturday School can be disciplinary actions taken for multiple offences.  
  • Further disciplinary action will be taken if students refuse to comply with policy.
 

ZERO TOLERANCE

A student will be recommended for expulsion and arrested on the first offense for the following acts:
 
  • Possession or brandishing of a knife, ice pick, screwdriver, or dangerous weapon.
  • Possession of a firearm.
  • Possession of drugs with the intent to sell.
 

DRUGS

Possession of a useable quantity of a drug will result in suspension, police contact, arrest, and possible recommendation for expulsion. Possession of drug paraphernalia and/or suspicion of drug use may lead to suspension and possible recommendation for expulsion.
 

TAGGING

Tagging is vandalism, and anyone caught doing so faces possible suspension and/or arrest. Bringing markers, paint markers, anything to etch with, or other tagging materials to school is prohibited and may result in suspension.
 

RESPECT

It is expected that students conduct themselves in a manner which respects the rights of other students and staff. These include:
 
  • the right to a safe, non-threatening environment.
  • the right to courtesy at all times.
  • the right to protection of private property.
  • the right to have a clean school.
  • the right to hear only acceptable language.
 

CLOSED CAMPUS

MHS is a closed campus. Students who leave campus without permission are subject to a citation and Saturday School. All students are expected to wear their school I.D. at all times. Students who are dropped from a class or have completed participation in a sport must carry an appropriately marked ID card in order to leave school.
 

FINES/DETENTION (SATURDAY SCHOOL)

Students must clear all fines before they register for classes. Also, they must clear detention and fines in order to participate in any extracurricular school activities. These include, sports, music, dances, Prom Grad Night, cap and gown distribution, and graduation ceremony are considered extracurricular school activities.
 

VENDING MACHINES

Vending machines are off limits during class time.
 

BICYCLES

Students may bring bicycles to school at their own risk. The school is not responsible for stolen items or damage to these items. Students should lock their bicycles in designated areas and must walk bikes on campus at all times. Students must wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets the standards of either the American Society of Testing and Materials or the United States Consumer Product Safety commission, or standards subsequently established by those entities while riding a motorbike or bicycle.
 

SKATEBOARDS

Skateboards are not allowed on campus. Students who do bring skateboards do so at their own risk. All skateboards are to be secured in the skateboard rack and locked. Students can retrieve them after school. Teachers are not to store them in their classrooms for students. Students who have a skateboard in their possession on campus will have it confiscated and sent to the campus security office. 
 
First time offenders will need a parent to pick up their skateboard.
 
Second time offenders will not have their skateboard returned until the end of the school year.
 

IDS & LANYARDS

All students must wear their current year MHS ID on the MHS lanyard at all times while on campus and in the classroom. Replacement ID=$5 Lanyard=$1. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

TO PICK UP CONFISCATED ITEMS

FIRST OFFENSE: Confiscated items will be released to parents/guardians on Mondays and Fridays only, before or after school.
 
SECOND OFFENSE: Confiscated items will be released to parents/guardians at the end of the school year.