Parent/Student Handbook

School District provided Google accounts and emails are to be used for school use only. In addition, seniors will lose access to all accounts after graduation, so it is important that information be moved to another Google account or copied onto a portable device.

Staff members who see inappropriate use of electronic devices may confiscate the item(s). The item will be taken to the front office when the teacher has an appropriate moment later in the day where violations are tracked and recorded.

IMPORTANT:  All electronic device violations accumulate...

Use of electronic devices to cheat and/or share academic information is becoming a greater problem and as such has increased consequences. Any student involved in the use of an electronic device to copy academic information or to share academic information without express permission will...

Expectations:
School computers are here to support the curriculum and educational requirements.  While using computers, it is very important that students use the equipment for legitimate educational purpose. Therefore, students may not do any of the following as examples: play games, use chat...

South Albany High School’s campus is continuously being maintained and upgraded at great expense. Please help keep our campus clean and safe by picking up after yourself when eating. Students demonstrate pride in our school and on our campus by being responsible for their own litter. It is an...

A student’s dress shall be within reasonable standards of health, safety, and sanitation. Dress that is disruptive to the educational process shall not be permitted at school. Clothing or materials will not be permitted at school if they represent or advertise tobacco products, inhalant delivery...

Throughout life, we all make choices – there is a consequence for every choice – sometimes the consequence is positive and
sometimes the consequence is negative. The important part is that we all CHOOSE our actions and by doing so, also choose the
consequence. As a South Albany High School...

SAHS Athletic Code prohibits:

• Possession or use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or performance enhancing drugs.
• Being in the company or presence of person(s) who possess or are using drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or performance enhancing drugs. Student-athletes are expected to leave the company of these...

Students participating in athletic programs are expected to adhere to our athletic code. The code includes:

• Refraining from the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco
• Maintaining proper respect for others and their property
• Exhibiting appropriate behavior as outlined in the Student’s Rights and...

In attendance to the specific credit requirement identified in Rule 8.1.1., to be scholastically eligible, a student must be making satisfactory progress towards the school’s graduation requirements by earning a minimum of the quantity of credits indicated below for the specified year:

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• Any athlete with an unexcused absence is ineligible to practice or compete for that day.
• Excused absences must be called into the attendance office prior to attendance reports being sent to coaches for the day (2:00 pm), or prior to the team’s departure if that departure occurs before 2:00 pm. It...

The OSAA sets academic eligibility standards for all student-athletes in Oregon, At South, student-athletes must pass 5 of their 8 classes (worth 2.5 credits) the previous semester to be able to compete. Student-athletes must also be enrolled in and passing a minimum of 5 classes (worth 2.5...

We believe strongly that athletics and activities play a vital role in the comprehensive high school. If you plan to be involved as a participant of an athletic program, it is mandatory that you read through the “South Albany High School Athletic Handbook and Code of Conduct”. The parent...

South Albany has a tradition of excellence in our student activity programs and we encourage you to become involved. Many of the student organizations are an extension of our curriculum. These groups can provide you with an opportunity to develop leadership skills and to become a part of state...

South Albany’s Student Leadership Program and Student Council play a vital role in planning and sponsoring special programs, dances and community service projects. Leadership class is an application class where a lot of the school functions are planned and implemented. The Student Council...

Student Safety Responsibilities
Students are responsible for helping to maintain a safe school environment. If you become aware of unsafe behavior or situations at school, it is your responsibility to tell a staff member. We are aware that students often don't want to "tell" on their...

School may be closed, released early, or delayed in opening because of inclement weather and highway conditions. When this occurs, the district will notify staff, students and parents posting information on the district website www.Albany.k12.or.us and the local radio and television stations. It...

Tampering with an alarm box or setting off a false alarm is a violation of Oregon law and school policy. The consequences of doing so are immediate suspension from school and referral to the Albany Police Department and the Albany Fire Marshal. Violators will be prosecuted.

Fire drills are an important part of our safety program. When the fire alarm sounds, everyone is to leave the building promptly and quietly in accordance with the directions posted in each room. Once outside, move well away from the building and stay with your class while roll is taken – REMAIN...

If you are in the school building when an earthquake occurs, take the following precautions:
1. Protect yourself from falling objects by getting under a desk or table, preferably away from windows and bookshelves. If the desk or table moves, hold the legs and move with it. If you are in the...

We try to communicate information with students and families in a variety of ways.

Facebook: School and district information. Public access to school and district events and information.
Website: School and district information. Public access to information regarding school and district. This...

STUDENTS who are CREDIT DEFICIENT, EXCESSIVELY ABSENT and/or TARDY will not be allowed to leave campus for lunch and/or have open class periods.

Senior and junior students who are in good standing and would like to leave campus for lunch must complete forms and receive a laminated pass of...

In order for students to be successful and productive, they must develop habits of punctuality. These habits will contribute to academic success, as well as career success. Since tardiness is neither responsible nor productive, and since it is disruptive to the educational process, students will...

Consequences for the most common student behaviors that interfere with education are listed below. Actions taken will vary based on individual circumstances. Note: Disciplinary action may extend beyond the following guidelines. If an infraction violates the law, the appropriate enforcement...

When an alleged offense occurs, the procedure below will be followed:
1. The student will be informed of the conduct involved and the nature of the charge and will be given the opportunity to present his/her view of the occurrence.
2. If discipline is to follow, the student will be informed of...

Administrative Options, Student Conference, Parent Contact, Parent Conference, Detention, Saturday School, Suspension, Expulsion

Off-campus and outside-of-school-time conduct that violates the District’s Student Code of Conduct may also be the basis for discipline if it has the potential to disrupt or impact the safe and efficient operation of the school or interfere with the rights of others. A student may be subject to...

South Albany’s purpose in enforcing school rules is to create within the school an educational climate conducive to learning and to protect all members of the school community. In fulfilling this responsibility, the school must exercise direction and discipline of students. School rules are...

We are required to drop students who miss 10 days of school and also complete a referral to the district truancy officer. This requirement is regardless of whether the absences are excused or not and is often regardless of whether the student has missed the entire day or not.  

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We DO NOT sponsor or recognize a “senior skip” day.  In fact, the administration at South Albany High School considers “senior skip days” potentially very dangerous.  Across the nation, graduating seniors involved in “senior skip days” have been seriously injured and even killed in accidents...

Communication is vital to a smooth working relationship between the school and student families. The attendance number is 541-967-4531.

● Pre-Arranged Excused Absences
●Illness or Emergency Excused Absences
● Unexcused Absences

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At South Albany High School, attendance in all classes is important to a successful academic experience as well as a full high school experience. You will enjoy school more if you are here every day, every period! Regular attendance contributes to building good habits for life including...

SAHS & GAPS is committed to creating learning spaces where "student health and safety are the cornerstone of education and that all students are entitled to a high-quality educational experience, free from discrimination or harassment based on perceived race, color, religion, gender identity...

The Greater Albany Public Schools District is committed to making schools free from sexual harassment and discrimination. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of the Civil Rights Act of 1972 and is prohibited by both federal and state...

Information on student insurance can be obtained during registration or in the main office. This is an outside agency, and is not affiliated with the school or our district. Please be advised that all Athletes are required to either submit proof of medical insurance on the Athletics/Activity...

In order to house non-injectable medications on campus, we need the following:
Written permission from the parent
Written permission from the physician for administration of prescription medication to include:
Name of the student
Name of the medication
Route
Dosage
Frequency of...

The Greater Albany Public School District Administrative Regulation on administering non-injectable medicine to students - Code JHCD-AR (1) is summarized below:

Students may, subject to the provisions of this regulation, have non-injectable prescription or non-prescription medication...

For minor injuries occurring on campus, or if you became ill at school, please report to the counseling office. It is VERY IMPORTANT that all students work through the counseling office if ill or injured. When we receive permission from your parents or guardians, students can be sent home. If...

Students attending public schools must, by state law, have been immunized against certain communicable diseases. If you do not meet these requirements, we are forced to exclude you from school until you have had the needed immunizations.

The immunization requirements are available at the main...

If you transfer to another school, your records will be sent after we receive a written request from the school. If you owe for lost textbooks or other fees, your records can be held until bills are paid. We will also send your records to colleges upon your request. If students are leaving our...

Hazing, harassment (including harassment through electronic means) intimidation, bullying, cyberbullying, and menacing by students, staff or third parties are strictly prohibited. Students who violate this policy will be subjected to discipline, up to and including expulsion. Individuals may be...

It is the policy of Greater Albany Public School District not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to Kelsey...

Starting in the ninth grade, you will have a permanent record kept on file at our office. That record reflects your educational performance and follows your progress throughout your stay at South Albany High School. Permanent records include the courses, grades, attendance, birth date and parent...

Our main office is a busy place and it is hard for our staff to take messages for over 1,500 students. Because of the numerous phone calls, we will only take student messages from parents or guardians. There is a phone in the office available for student use if necessary.

We strongly believe at South Albany High School that the daily educational environment is an important part of ensuring student success. We further believe that it is in the best interest of students to minimize distractions within normal school hours. Therefore, the following visitor guidelines...

School lockers are an important part of the high school experience: They save the effort of lugging around too many textbooks, they tend to be a social connection point on campus, and their location may influence friendships.

It is VERY IMPORTANT that you select a locker partner...

• Cars and cycles are to be parked in the approved parking area. The school is not responsible for loss or damage.
• Parking and Driving Violations will result in progressive disciplinary action, including the suspension and loss of parking privileges.

• Students who use the school's parking lot must register their vehicle(s) in the main office. Students must obtain a parking permit, which must be displayed on the front windshield of the vehicle they have registered.
• Due to supervision and community requirements, all students are to park in the...

The Greater Albany Public School District provides bus transportation as a service to its students. Individuals who fail to follow driver expectations or state transportation laws may lose the privilege of riding the bus. In order to ride a school bus, you must be assigned to that bus. A school...

Applications do not need to be completed for South Albany students, but if you have a student in your household that is not attending a CEP school you do need to complete a Free/Reduced application for the other student not attending South Albany to receive lunch for free.

The Greater Albany Public School District serves nutritious meals that meet standards set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and servers everything from a full course meal to a-la-carte items in our cafeteria. The food service staff works very hard to create menu options that are appealing to...

The district utilizes electronic devices, including video cameras, in public areas on school grounds and buses to monitor behavior and to create a safer and more secure school environment. Evidence of violation may be used in disciplinary hearings.

Parents are reminded that our school office is open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however, the supervision and teaching staff is only available from 7:30-3:30. Therefore, we cannot provide supervision for students, so unless students are part of a structured activity, arrangements should be made...

Media representatives are required to report to the administration for prior approval before accessing students involved in instructional and activity programs not attended by the general public. However, parental approval is not required prior to publication of information obtained by the media...

A weekly schedule is published each Friday listing the activities for the next week. These schedules are posted on the school website and in most classrooms. All activities for the upcoming weeks are scheduled through an administrator and must be submitted to Yesenia Martinez by 3:15pm on...

As budgets shrink and printing/mailing costs increase, we will be doing less paper communication. The fastest and most up-to-date information we can get to you will come in the form of group email sent by school staff. It is VERY IMPORTANT that we have a correct and current email address for...

WE NEED YOU!!! Please consider helping our students be successful by volunteering at South Albany. Please contact volunteer information. Volunteers must have an approved background check on file with our district office. For more information or to submit your paperwork please visit...

Some textbooks will be checked out electronically At Back to School Prep Day in August. Every textbook has a specific identifying code for the exact book checked out to students. It is VERY IMPORTANT that students be very careful about keeping track of their own textbooks. Trading textbooks with...

The library is a valuable resource we hope students will use often during their time at South Albany. It is open from 7:30-3:30pm each school day. Please feel free to explore the information available on its shelves and computers. Please return materials by the due date so they are available for...

All of our students are served by a school counselor. Growing up is not easy. There are so many pressures each of you face at home, at school and in the community. We are here to help you deal with problems you face. Please don't hesitate to contact your counselor.

When you enter South Albany...

In addition to the counseling staff at South Albany, we also work very closely with community agencies, including FACT, Family and Community Together who are here to help.

The Student Council and several student clubs sponsor dances throughout the year. The dances are open to South Albany students only, and to be admitted, you must have your student body card.
The dress for after-game dances is casual school clothes. The Homecoming, Winter and Sadie Hawkins Proms...

Students need to show student body cards for free admission to home sporting events. Students are not allowed to leave sporting events then re-enter the game. Students are also not allowed to loiter in open areas or behind the concession stands—both inside and outside.

In addition, these items...

For a check to be an acceptable form of payment, it must include your current full and accurate name, address, telephone number, driver's license number and state. When paying by check, you authorize the recovery of unpaid checks and a $25.00 returned check fee by means of electronic...

Student fees for this year are:

Student Body Fee (Optional) - $35.00
Cap & Gown (Required Seniors only) - $35.00
Annual (Optional) - $55.00/$65.00 after Winter Break
Official Transcripts - $2.00

***As a reminder we accept Visa & Master Card to pay past and current fees.***
**We do NOT accept...

All our students receive a student body card as part of their annual annual fees. The South Albany student body card is the key to free admission to all the Mid-Willamette Conference sporting events at home and provides for reduced admission to away games and dances. Student will also use it to...

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What if you are absent? Late to school or need to leave early due to illness or an appointment? Are less than 10 minutes late to class during the day? Are more than 10 minutes late to class during the day? Need lunch program information? Having a locker issue? Need a parking permit to drive to...

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Dear SAHS Students and Families:

Let me be the first to welcome you to South Albany High School, home of the RedHawks. We are happy you are here and are here to support you. As an AVID national demonstration school, we offer more College Now courses than any other school in the Willamette...