The fall registration procedures for both new and returning Mazama High School students are outlined in the

following material. These procedures will allow all students to begin the school year with completed class

schedules. “Freshman Orientation Day” is Tuesday, September 2, 2014. This day is mandatory for all

freshmen. For all other grades, school starts on Wednesday, September 3, 2014.

Registration of students All returning Mazama students must confirm the information that we have on file. This process is important for Mazama students and we will need your assistance to make sure we have your most current information. Schedules for students will be available on August 26th, Mazama’s “Business Day”. District wide registration for new students is scheduled for August 19th. The office at Mazama is open and available for you to register at any time. Students registering in Aug. must meet with a counselor or an administrator before receiving a schedule. Counselors will be available by appointment for scheduling students beginning Wednesday, August 20th from 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Fees Fees may be paid at the office on “Business Day”, Aug. 26th and throughout the school year. Fall athletic practices Practices for football, soccer, cross-country, and volleyball begin on Monday, August 18th. All students need to have physical examination and Parental Permission forms on file before participating. Call Mazama Athletic Office at 883-5032 for specific details. You can print these forms from the Klamath County District Office web site, www.kcsd.k12.or.us/ Picture Day Pictures have been scheduled for September 5, 2014. Retakes are scheduled for October 9, 2014. Lifetouch Photography will be mailing flyers to your home. All students will have their picture taken, this generates their student body card. You do not have to purchase pictures.

Mazama High School

2014-2015 Back To School Information

Mazama High School phone numbers

Attendance Office #541-883-5027 Athletic Office #541-883-5032

Guidance Office #541-883-5031 fax#541-851-8829

Main Office #541-883-5024 fax#541-883-5044

Klamath County Schools

“Inspiring Today’s Students To Meet Tomorrow’s Challenges”

Principal's Message Welcome to Mazama High School home of the Vikings. This year brings with it a special excitement as I begin my first year as

your principal. Our future begins now as we welcome the freshman Class of 2018 to MHS and we look to the class of 2015 to set

a positive example, teach our vision and core values of being Responsible, Respectful and Safe to our underclassman.

The Viking staff is committed to providing and delivering an exceptional educational experience for all students. I cannot

emphasize enough the importance of getting involved in our school by joining a club, an activity, becoming part of an athletic

team or the performing arts. MHS has a wealth of choices where every student can be involved and make their high school

experience enlightening, successful and memorable.

The Mazama High School community has been a longtime supporter of all of the programs we offer here at MHS and we want to

continue this partnership with the community and parents of our students for many years to come.

You will find a wealth of important information, registration materials, activities calendars, links to staff email addresses and

phone numbers. We also hope you will find our school and district website useful and informative.

Once again, I would like to welcome all students, new and old to what should be the best that MHS has yet to experience.

Welcome!

Steve Morosin

Principal

Student Fees You may pay fees in the Mazama High School Main Office. We do not have an ATM/debit/credit card machine. You may pay by check, cash or money order. We encourage students to buy a student activity card, which entitles them to free admission to all of our home athletic games (excluding play off games). Student fees are non-refundable. We do not allow any charging, this includes the cafeteria.

Student activity card $15.00 Yearbook 60.00 (after 1/5/2015 $65.00) Foreign Language Class (SP or German) 10.00/15.00 Anatomy Class 25.00 FBLA dues 30.00 Basic/Advanced Art/Sculpture Class 10.00 Foods Class 10.00 Woods/Metals/Auto Class 10.00 Physics/Adv. Chemistry/Bio. Inv. 10.00 Photo, Robotics 10.00 Hall combination lock 5.00 P.E. combination lock 5.00 P.E. uniform 20.00 Parking sticker 5.00 Football mouthpiece 1.00 Athletic participation fee 100.00 per sport per year (400.00 max per family per year) Band/Choir participation fee 50.00

Affirmative action policy It is the policy of Mazama High School and the State Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age or handicap in any educational program, activity or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Principal of Mazama High School, Mr. Steve Morosin (883-5024) or the Superintendent of County Schools, Greg Thede (883-5000). Aspire Program If you do not want your student to participate in the Aspire Program please call Mazama High School at 883-5024. The Aspire Program is a program manned by adult volunteers to help our students with college and career information. Automobile Privileges A parking lot is provided for the students who drive. The student must apply for a $5.00 parking registration sticker in the Attendance Office. After the registration sticker has been purchased and placed appropriately on his/her vehicle, the student may park in the student parking lot between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If the student will drive more than one car to school they must buy a separate registration sticker for each vehicle. Mazama Nurse We do not have a full time nurse. We are not allowed to give out any medication without the correct medical form filled out and on file in the office. If your student has a prescription, we will keep that in the nurse’s office and dispense as directed. We do not supply cough drops, Tylenol, ibuprofen, etc. Inhalers and a daily dose of an over the counter medicine may be kept with your student with written approval from the Principal. PE Uniforms Mazama High School charges $20.00 for a PE uniform, which will consist of a high quality t-shirt and shorts. These uniforms are required for all participants. School insurance An insurance brochure will be available providing information regarding the cost of insurance, how to obtain it, the coverage, and how to establish a claim. The brochure may be picked up in the Athletic Office.

School district’s policy regarding tobacco controlled substances and alcohol We do not expect that the policies regarding alcohol, drugs, and tobacco will be relevant to most of you; however, we want all Mazama parents and patrons to know we take these things very seriously and we are doing our best to provide a good learning environment for your student. Therefore, we do all we can to insure that our students are in school as much as possible and that, while they are here, they are not subject to substances that are harmful to them. Possession, sale, or use of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs on the Mazama campus is strictly prohibited at all times. VIOLATION OF OUR ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE POLICY WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION AND/OR EXPULSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH DUE PROCESS HEARING PROCEDURES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Student lockers ALL students will be required to purchase new locks for their lockers if they do not have the lock they

used at Mazama last year. Lockers are issued to students at the beginning of the year. Each student will

be assigned a locker; all changes must be handled through the Attendance Office. The student is respon-

sible for the care and contents of the locker. There are periodic locker checks to check on the condition

of the locker. Students will be responsible for the expense of repairs. Students are

cautioned against giving their locker combination to anyone. Locks will be sold to the students at a cost

of $5.00. Only locks sold by the school may be used on school lockers. Any lock that is not

approved will be removed immediately. Report any locker problems to the Attendance Office so they

can be repaired. Valuables, such as purses or money, should not be left in lockers.

Supplies We do not send out a needed supply list. Each classroom teacher will inform their students of needed items. Students should bring basic items; pen, pencil, paper. The supplies that have been offered to our students in the past are no longer available, e.g., Tylenol, ibuprofen, cough drops, band aides and female products. Please refer to your Student Handbook regarding medications. We do ask every student bring one box of tissue to the main office.

TUTORIAL PROGRAM

Mazama High School will continue with one of its most innovative and data supported programs that

support and enhances student learning and overall student success. The tutorial period for the 2014-2015

school year will be offered Wednesdays, as an extension of 4th period. The tutorial

period allows students to access more individualized help in subject areas in which they need

additional help, or complete make-up work. The tutorial period is mandatory for all students.

To Mazama Students and Parents

Mazama High School’s

“Business Day”

August 26, 2014

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Schedules for 1st semester will be available to pick up on Tuesday,

August 26, 2014. Fees will also be collected at this time.

NAME AREA OF SPECIALIZATION E-mail Address ROOM/

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Mr. Steve Morosin Principal Morosin S@kcsd.k12.or.us Main

Mr. Randy Rose Athletic Director/Dean RoseR@kcsd.k12.or.us Main

Mr. Mike Kappas Assist. Principal/Curriculum KappasM@kcsd.k12.or.us Main

Mrs. Joanie Rote Director/Viking Babies RoteJ@kcsd.k12.or.us WH

COUNSELING FACULTY

Mrs. Jennifer Goslin Counselor GoslinJ@kcsd.k12.or.us Guidance

Mr. Mike Rooney Counselor RooneyM@kcsd.k12.or.us Guidance

FACULTY

Mrs. Linda Cooper English CooperL@kcsd.k12.or.us 33

Ms. Jennifer DeForrest English DeForrestJ@kcsd.k12.or.us 51

Mr. Frank Drew Business DrewF@kcsd.k12.or.us 53

Mr. Nathan Egan Choir EganN@ikcsd.k12.or.us 68

Mrs. Diane Ehr Math EhrD@kcsd.k12.or.us 49

Mrs. Laura Estes Social Studies EstesL@kcsd.k12.or.us 9

Mr. Beau Fullerton PE/Health FulletonJ@kcsd.k12.or.us 57

Mrs. Stephanie Harris Resource Program HarrisS@kcsd.k12.or.us 35

Miss Melissa Huitt English HuittM@kcsd.k12.or.us 46

Mr. Rob Izzett Band IzzettR@kcsd.k12.or.us 66

Mr. Jim Kochenderfer Science KochenderferJ@kcsd.k12.or.us 34

Mr. Mike Lamb Chemistry LambM@kcsd.k12.or.us 27

Mr. Vic Lease Weights/Strength & Conditioning LeaseV@kcsd.k12.or.us 57

Mrs. Amy McCool GOALS MccoolA@kcsd.k12.or.us 65

Mrs. Emma Milstead English Milstead@kcsd.k12.or.us 48

Mrs. Kaci Mitchell Resource Program MitchellK@kcsd.k12.or.us 52

Mrs. Crystal Murphy Bridges Program MurphyC@kcsd.k12.or.us 38

Mr. Ivan Murphy Math MurphyI@kcsd.k12.or.us 47

Mrs. Cathy Nevala Art NevalaC@kcsd.k12.or.us 19

Mrs. Laura Nickerson Science NickersonL@kcsd.k12.or.us 23

Mr. Todd Nickerson Social Studies NickersonT@kcsd.k12.or.us 11

Mrs. Manuela Pascual Spanish PascualM@kcsd.k12.or.us 31

Mrs. Kelly Patzke Social Studies PatzkeK@kcsd.k12.or.us 5

Mr. Matt Penrod Social Studies PenrodM@kcsd.k12.or.us 7

Mr. Clint Radford Science RadfordC@kcsd.k12.or.us 32

Mrs. Traci Reed ELL ReedT@kcsd.k12.or.us 42

Ms. Lisa Schmidt English SchmidtL@kcsd.k12.or.us 37

Mr. Steve Siders Health OCC SidersS@kcsd.k12.or.us 44

Mr. Dan Solyst Math SolystD@kcsd.k12.or.us 56

Mrs. Judy Story Business StoryJ@kcsd.k12.or.us 55

Mr. Jeff Sturgeon Construction/Metals SturgeonJ@kcsd.k12.or.us 18/26

Mrs. Kristi Sutrgeon Health/PE/Srv Learning/St. Govt StturgeonK@kcsd.k12.or.us 45

Mr. Jeremy Throne Math ThroneJ@kcsd.k12.or.us 58

Ms. Kathy Todd German ToddK@kcsd.k12.or.us 43

Mr. Steve Walker Automotive WalkerS@kcsd.k12.or.us 26

Mrs. Barbara Whalen Foods WhalenB@kcsd.k12.or.us 17

SECRETARIAL STAFF

Mrs. Sherry Kinnan Registrar KinnanS@kcsd.k12.or.us

Mrs. Julie Larman Attendance Secretary LarmanJ@kcsd.k12.or.us

Mrs. Patty Rajnus Bookkeeper RajnusP@kcsd.k12.or.us

Mrs. Shannon Row Principal's Secretary RowS@kcsd.k12.or.us

Mrs. Karen Wynne Athletic Secretary WynneK@kcsd.k12.or.us

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Mrs. Kathy Bartels GOALS

Mrs. Kerri Bulluck Viking Babies

Mrs. Wendy Crowell Viking Babies

Mrs. Deena Dreissen GOALS

Mrs. Deanna Edwards Viking Babies

Mrs. Lana Gober Bridges

Mrs. Patty Jensen Viking Babies

Mrs. Julie Livingston GOALS

Mrs. Julia Malcomb ELL

Mrs. Sherry Markus Library

Ms. Ruby McGinnis Viking Babies

Mr. Russ Morris GOALS

Mrs. Christine Palmer Resource

Mrs. Dianne Shadduck Resource

Mrs. Charity Treasure Viking Babies

Mrs. Terri Wagner Resource

Mrs. Diane Walker Resource

Mrs. Bonnie Wickersham Bridges

CAFETERIA

Mrs. Sherri Cox Cook’s Helper

Mrs. Pam Murray Cook’s Assistant

Mrs. Bobbie Ramsier Cook’s Helper

Mrs. Vicky Stork Cooks’ Manager StorkV@kcsd.k12.or.us

CUSTODIAL

Mr. Eric Barnes Custodian

Mr. Russell Dean Custodian

Mr. Polo Flores Head Custodian FloresA@kcsd.k12.or.us

Mr. Brandon Mancebo Custodian

Ms. Mindy Padgett Custodian

Mrs. Lisa Sweat Speech Therapist

Mr. Jon Johnson ASPIRE Program Coordinator JohnsonJ@kcsd.k12.or.us

SENIOR PHOTO DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31

Dear Members of the Class of ’15, Parents, Guardians, and Photographers:

This year, as in years past, Mazama High School’s yearbook will be distributed in late May or early June before graduation instead of the fall after seniors graduate. So, to meet our deadlines for the year-book, we need all senior color photos by October 31.

You and your senior have three options available for portraits: (1) During portrait day, Lifetouch Photography took school portraits for seniors and will deliver the photographs to me. These photographs will meet all the requirements listed below and will be tak-en in time to meet the deadline. (2) You may choose a professional photographer of your own. However, if you do so, the pho-tograph must meet the requirements listed below. Since we will accept only professional portraits that meet these requirements, please be sure your photographer understands and follows them. You should

take this letter with you, in case the photography studio no longer has its copy. It is your responsibil-

ity to ensure that your photographer knows the deadline. The photographer can submit the photo to Miss Schmidt through email or by bringing in a disc with the image saved to it. (3) Professional photography is expensive. Have someone take a nice picture and have it put either on a CD or email it to Miss Schmidt as an attachment. Please do not print digital pictures on a home printer, even if it is a “photo printer.” Bring the photo disc to Miss Schmidt, and the yearbook staff will crop or scan to the correct specifications. Please see numbers 3-6 below to ensure a quality photograph in the yearbook.

Professional Photo requirements:

1. The ONLY way to submit a photograph is through email or save the photo on a disc or a thumb drive. Please email the photograph to SchmidtL@kcsd.k12.or.us or bring in a disc with the senior’s first and last name printed clearly on the disc. 2. The top of the head must be ¼ inch from the top of the photograph. 3. Basic frontal or ¾ view—please no back shots. 4. Background: any style or color is fine. 5. Any suitable clothing: standard school dress is fine. 6. We will not accept props or other people or pets in the photo, soft focus, glamour drapes, low cut dresses, double images, silk matte, or pearl finishes.

Please remember, it is your responsibility to make sure that we receive a photo which meets the above requirements. If we do not have your photo, you will not appear in the senior section of the yearbook. These specifications allow us to print the best possible photo of you. It is the studio’s responsibility to inform the Mazama yearbook adviser and its senior clientele if it cannot meet the above specifications. Given sufficient time, we will do our best to inform you and the studio of any problems regarding your senior color portrait for the yearbook.

We appreciate your cooperation and timeliness with respect to these matters. If you have any ques-tions, please contact Lisa Schmidt, yearbook adviser at 541-883-5024 or SchmidtL@kcsd.k12.or.us

Dear Senior and/or Senior Parent:

Hard to believe, isn’t it, that you will be graduating in a matter of months? Doesn’t it seem like only yesterday that you

were a scared little freshman trying to find your locker and avoid those “big seniors” whose sole purpose in life seemed

to be to make your life miserable?

You and your friends have shared some incredible times. Remember your first prom, that big game when you

finally got to start, your first kiss from that extra special someone, the teacher you loved to torture, or the coach who

pushed you far beyond what you thought was humanly possible? Memories are made of this—the times you and your

friends shared. Even though all you can think about now is “getting’ outta here,” someday, you will look back at these

high school years as some of the best years of your life.

Why not tell your friends how much you care and make your message one that will last forever? Express your

friendship, love, or congratulations to all the special people in your life by recognizing them with an ad in the all-color

2015 Valhalla Yearbook. Select any one of several sizes to fit your budget and personalize it with your own message,

even a photo, at no extra charge. Please don’t send original photos. We cannot guarantee safe return!

Many times several friends go together to buy an ad and include a photograph of the “gang.” Couples often

choose a Winter Formal photo with a special message expressing their affection. How about thanking Mom and Dad for

all the love and support they have given you over the years? Parents or grandparents often write a good luck message to

their graduating senior.

Write your message below or attach a copy of what you would like and put it in an envelope addressed to

“Mazama High School Attn: Lisa Schmidt” with a check made payable to Mazama before January 31.

Don’t let this special opportunity pass. Every time you page through your yearbook, you’ll see the personal

message you sent to your special friend at the end of your high school years, and all those memories will come back for

you to enjoy again and again.

To: _______________________________________________________

Message:__________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

From: __________________________________________________________________

Senior Ad Price List

¼ Page $50

Half Page $95

¾ Page $140

Full Page $180

2015 Yearbook

$60.00

Yearbook purchased after Jan. 7, 2015

$65.00

See the bookkeeper to purchase your copy!

2014-2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Aug. 25-29 Teacher Workdays/Inservice

Sept. 1-30 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21 Sept. 01 Holiday (Labor Day) Sept. 02 Freshman Orientation Sept. 03 1st day for Upper Classmen (10th, 11th & 12th grade) *Sept. 17, 24 Professional Development Days (60 min. late start for students)

Oct. 1-31 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 *Oct. 1, 8, 22, 29 Professional Development Days (60 min. late start for students)

Oct. 9 End of First Grading Period Oct. 10 Grade Preparation (no school for students) Oct. 15 Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 16 Parent Teacher Conferences (no school for students)

Oct. 17 No School for Students/Staff Nov. 1-30 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13 *Nov. 5, 12, 19 Professional Development Days (60 min. late start for students)

Nov. 11 Holiday (Veterans’ Day) (no school) Nov. 20 End of Second Grading Period Nov. 21 Grade Preparation (no school for students) Nov. 24-26 Teacher Non-Contract Days (no school)

Nov. 27 Holiday (Thanksgiving Day) (no school) Nov. 28 Teacher Non-Contract Day (no school) Dec. 1-31 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15 *Dec. 3, 10 Professional Development Days (60 min. late start for students)

Dec. 19 Last Day of school before Winter Vacation Dec. 22 – Dec. 31 (Inclusive) Winter Vacation (no school) Jan. 1-31 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18

Jan. 01 – Jan. 02 (Inclusive) Winter Vacation (no school) Jan. 05 Classes Resume *Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Professional Development Days (60 min. late start for students)

Jan. 19 Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday) [Non-Contract day] (no school) Jan. 22 End of First Semester Jan. 23 Grade Preparation (no school for students)

Feb. 1-28 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19 *Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Professional Development Days (60 min. late start for students) Feb. 16 Holiday (Presidents' Day) (no school)

Mar. 1-31 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14 *Mar. 4, 11 Professional Development Days (60 min. late start for students) Mar. 12 End of Fourth Grading Period

Mar. 13 Grade Preparation (no school for students) Mar. 18 Parent Teacher Conferences Mar. 19 Parent Teacher Conferences (no school for students) Mar. 20 No School for Students/Staff

Mar. 23-27 (Inclusive) Spring Vacation (no school) Mar. 30 Classes resume Apr. 1-30 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 *Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Professional Development Days (60 min. late start for students)

Apr. 30 End of Fifth Grading Period May 1-31 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 May 01 Grade Preparation (no school for students) *May 6, 13, 20, 27

Professional Development Days (60 min. late start for students) May 25 Holiday (Memorial Day) (no school) June 1-30 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

June 06-07 Graduation for all KCSD High Schools June 11 Last Day for Students 170 190 June 12 Last Day for Teachers

Early dismissal day for students (one hour early): Last Day of School.

More Important Dates for 1st Semester 2014-2015 School Year

Aug. 26 “Business Day”, 9-3 p.m.

Aug. 26 Fall Sport Parent Meeting, 6 p.m., cafeteria

Sept. 17 Open House, 6:00 p.m.

Sept. 6 School Pictures

Oct. 3 Homecoming

Oct. 9 School Picture Retakes

KLAMATH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Greg Thede, Superintendent

10501 Washburn Way Klamath Falls, OR 97603

August 15, 2014 Dear Parents: Occasionally weather conditions or other emergencies require us to take some special action regarding school closures and early dismissal. The following is our plan to let you know when school will not be held as regularly scheduled. If we find it necessary to close school in the morning, announcements will be made over the radio and television stations listed below after 6:00 AM. We advise you to listen to your local stations in the morn-ings and/or visit our district website where a message will be posted. If it is necessary to dismiss school early due to bad weather or other emergencies, announcements will be made on the same radio and television stations periodically throughout the day and posted on our district website as soon as a decision is made. Please do not telephone the stations, the school, or the school district office. Arrangements have been made with the stations to broadcast the information to you. Thank you for your help. District Website: www.kcsd.k12.or.us

Radio Stations 106.9 KKRB

Television Stations: KOBI/KOTI KDRV/KDKF KTVL

MAZAMA HIGH SCHOOL

2014-15 Bell Schedule

Monday-Tuesday-Friday Wednesday

Period 1 8:15 - 9:05 Professional Development 7:45

Period 2 9:10 - 10:00 Period 2 9:15 - 10:45

Break 10:00 - 10:10 Break 10:45 - 10:55

Period 3 10:15 - 11:05 Period 4 11:00 - 12:30

Period 4 11:10 - 12:00 Tutorial 12:35 - 1:15

Period 5 12:05 - 12:55 Lunch 1:15 - 1:45

Lunch 12:55 - 1:30 Period 6 1:50 - 3:20

Period 6 1:35 - 2:25

Period 7 2:30 - 3:20

Thursday Assembly Schedule

Period 1 8:15 - 9:45 Period 1 8:15 - 9:00

Break 9:45 - 9:55 Period 2 9:00 - 9:45

Period 3 10:00 - 11:30 Break 9:45 - 9:55

Period 5 11:35 - 1:05 Period 3 10:00 - 10:45

Lunch 1:05 - 1:45 Period 4 10:45 - 11:30

Period 7 1:50 - 3:20 Period 5 11:35 - 12:20

Assembly 12:20 - 1:00

Lunch 1:00 - 1:40

Period 6 1:45 - 2:30

Period 7 2:35 - 3:20

TARDY POLICY

DEVELOPED AND ADOPTED BY MAZAMA STAFF & ADMINISTRATION

The Mazama Staff and Administration believe that it is our duty to prepare and educate our students to become the most

productive citizens as educationally possible. Our student body is our number one priority. Punctuality and reliability are

characteristics that must be in place before a student’s graduation. Our goal is to prepare all students and achieve a 100%

graduation rate. Numerous educational studies have shown and proven the direct correlation between school tardiness and

future work tardiness. Thousands of hours of instruction at Mazama are lost each year due to student tardiness; not only is this

an individual issue, but also a class issue that affects each and every student. This is not acceptable. On February 1, 2010,

Mazama High School adopted a new Tardy Policy that enhances the educational environment and incorporates immediate

consequences for student tardiness.

PRODUCTIVE-POSITIVE SWEEP TEAMS Teachers at Mazama that have a prep period (no class) will be in an assigned area prior to class beginning. When the tardy bell

rings (class start time) these instructors will immediately converse with any student that is tardy. A “Detention-Admit Slip” will

be filled out, a copy given to the student, and the student allowed to enter his or her class. NO student will be allowed into class

at any time, while class is in session, without some form of an “admit slip.” All Detention Admit Slips will be turned into the

Attendance Office during that class period. If the student receives a detention he or she must serve the 30 minute detention that

day unless the tardy occurs during period 6 or 7 and then the tardy will be served the following day. Any detention not served on

the assigned day will be forwarded to the Dean of Students and progressive discipline consequences will be issued.

If a student is asked to leave class because he or she is tardy and tried to enter class without an “admit slip” that student

needs to find a teacher of the Productive Positive Sweep Team to get an admit slip. If no member is available the student

will report to the Attendance Office to receive an admit slip.

Students who choose not to go to class because they are tardy will be considered truant and be subject to stiffer discipline

and possibly be cited for truancy.

Admit Slips accepted after class begins will include the following: Detention Slip given by Sweep Team member or

Attendance Office, excused admit slip from teacher, or excused admit slip from the Attendance Office.

IF I’M TARDY TO CLASS, WHAT SHOULD I DO AND WHAT HAPPENS? Mazama High School allows plenty of time for students to get to class on time, each day, every period. It is your responsibility to

go to class prepared, every period. There are numerous students who attend Mazama over a four-year period and never

accumulate one tardy. However, if you are tardy, you must do the following to be allowed to enter class:

You must have an “admit slip” to class.

Find a member of the Productive Positive Sweep Team to get a “Detention Admit Slip”. If no member is present in your area

report to Attendance Office to receive one and immediately proceed to your assigned class.

If you receive any type of discipline take care of it immediately. Discipline not taken care of immediately doesn’t go away, it

increases.

Always give your correct name and where you’re heading to the Sweep Team or Attendance Office. Giving a false or fake name

may result in further discipline that may result in suspension.

1st PERIOD TARDIES

First period tardies, excused or unexcused, account for over 33% of all tardies at Mazama High School over the entire school

day. It is extremely important that each student arrives at Mazama every school morning prepared to learn and be on time. A

productive start each day is essential to a student’s growth and learning. According to Oregon State Law (O.R.S. 339.010,

339.030, 339.065) Oregon High Schools and their designated administrators excuse absences and tardies. Excessive tardies,

excused or unexcused, during first period place students in a position that inhibits their educational growth. Parents may excuse

their child late to first period up to, but no more, than 4 times per semester. All other and future tardies (unless accompanied by

a doctor’s note or pre approved) will be considered unexcused. We, Mazama administration and staff, believe that parents,

instructors, and administrators seek the same goal for our youth-that is to become the most productive and capable citizens that

we can develop.

DRESS CODE GUIDELINES FOR MAZAMA HIGH SCHOOLS:

Dress codes are enforced to provide a safe and productive school environment which provides a model of the expectations of most employers and schools in this country.

Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times.

No hats/head coverings, head bands or doo-rags are to be worn in the buildings or carried to class or in the halls during the

regularly scheduled school day. They are to be kept in the student’s locker.

No gloves are allowed to be worn in the buildings.

Tops that are too large or open on the sides will not be allowed (greater than one hand width from armpit). Tops must have

shoulder straps with 1 inch wide shoulder straps.

Top and bottom garments must meet or overlap at all times.

Long overcoats/trench coats will not be allowed.

All pants must be worn with the waistband at or above the top of the hip bone. Sagging pants must be cinched at the waistband

or top of the hip bone.

Undergarments are required and must not be visible.

Shorts, skirts, or bottoms must be long enough to reach the tip of your fingers when standing straight.

Pants with holes; the holes must be below the tip of your fingers when standing straight.

Clothing, jewelry, emblems, badges, symbols, signs, hand signs or other items or actions that are evidence of membership,

affiliation or promotion of any gang or gang activity shall not be worn, given or displayed.

All sharp studded or spiked articles, to include spiked piercings, earrings, necklaces, chains or any other items that might

be used as a weapon are not allowed. Such items will be confiscated.

Clothing, jewelry, emblems, badges, accessories, or other items promoting or depicting tobacco, drugs, drug paraphernalia,

weapons, alcohol, hate violence, profanity, nudity or sexual references, or anything demeaning to others will not be

permitted. This includes brand names.

NOTE: The School Principal and/or his/her designee reserves the right to determine if dress is inappropriate or disruptive

and action is warranted at anytime on school grounds and at all on or off-campus school-related activities/events.

The graduating class of 2015 Is looking for parents to head up and find volunteers to organize the

“Grad All-Night Party”

ATTENTION!!

FALL SPORTS INFORMATION

All Fall Sport Team pictures are scheduled for

September 11, 2014

Education For Everyone

ASPIRE Helping meet your need for

continuing your

education beyond high school

Encouraging Higher Education For Everyone

Adult volunteers are needed

to mentor students. We are looking for adult volunteers to become Aspire

Advisors. All it takes is two to four hours per week

for the school year to make a difference in the life of a

student. Help make this program a success at Mazama

by volunteering. For more information on how you

can join ASPIRE call: Jon Johnson at 281-0143.

Mazama High School

3009 Summers Lane

Klamath Falls, Oregon

97603

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Please Read - Important Information

This newsletter contains information for parents and students.

E.g.: phone numbers, the yearly calendar, with all holidays and scheduled

late starts, pertinent information for senior pictures, insurance info, fees,

lunch program form, etc.