VIKING NATION NEWSLETTER August, 2018 Klamath County Schools “Inspiring Today’s Students To Meet Tomorrow’s Challenges” Principal's Message Welcome to another great year at Mazama High School, home of Viking Nation. The future begins now as we welcome the freshman class of 2022 to MHS and we look to the classes of 19 & 20 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. Viking Nation 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. Thanks to a $100,000 grant from Cascade Health Alliance and a partnership with Klamath Health Partnership – Klamath Open Door, the Klamath County School District will be opening a School Based Health Center on the Mazama High School Campus this fall. We are in the process of remodeling the space and should be up and running sometime in October. This is just another way KCSD and Viking Nation is reaching out to our students in hopes to improve our community. We are pleased to offer a variety of means that you can access information. Whether you are a student, parent, community member or a potential community member looking to bring your student to Mazama, 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. I encourage you to attend our business day on Tuesday August 28 th to gather important information and attend to the variety of tasks needed to insure your student gets off to a great start. 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 MAZAMA HIGH SCHOOL PHONE NUMBERS Main Office Guidance Office Athletic Office Attendance Office
(541)883-5024 (541)883-5031 (541)883-5032 (541)883-5027
Fax (541)883-5044 Fax (541)851-8829
Information for the 2018/2019 Mazama School Year
Business Day! Tuesday, August 28th Our business day for the 2018/2019 school year will be Tuesday, August 28th. This year we are required to have a new registration form for every student. Please plan on stopping by during your scheduled time to fill out the new form. During this time, you will also be able to pick up first semester schedules, pay fees (sorry we are not equipped for electronic payments yet), get your student’s locker assignment and take care of parking registration. Students will have their fall picture taken and receive their student body cards at this time.
9th Graders
8:00 am
10th Graders 9:30 am 11th Graders 12:30 pm
12th Graders 2:00 pm
Fill out a new registration form Get your fall picture taken Pick up your student body card Pick up your first semester schedule Pay your fees Get your locker assignment Get your parking permit Find your bus information
Check out our newsletter online! Find important information on the Mazama website. Go to www.kcsd.k12.or.us and click on schools and then Mazama. All newsletters for the school year will be posted online. If you do not have internet access, there will be copies available in the main office.
IT’S GREAT TO BE A VIKING!
Welcome back! The fall registration procedures for both new and returning Mazama High School students are outlined in the following material. ALL RETURNING MAZAMA STUDENTS SHOULD ATTEND BUSINESS DAY ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28TH. District wide registration for new (not incoming freshmen from Brixner) students is scheduled for August 20th. The office at Mazama is open and available for you to register every day from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students registering in August must meet with a counselor or an administrator before receiving a schedule. Counselors will be available by appointment for scheduling students beginning Wednesday, August 22nd from 8:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m. The first day of school for freshmen will be Tuesday, September 4th. This is a mandatory orientation day for freshmen only. For all other students, the first of school will be Wednesday, September 5th. Picture Day. Pictures will be taken at Business day on August 28th. Retakes are scheduled for September 26th. Lifetouch Photography will be mailing flyers to your home with picture information. All students will have their pictures taken. This picture generates their student body card and will also be their picture in the yearbook. You do not have to purchase pictures. Fall Athletic Practices. Practices for football, soccer, cross-country and volleyball begin on Monday, August 13th. All students need to have a physical examination and Parental Permission forms on file before participating. Call Mazama Athletic Office at (541)883-5032 for specific details. You can print these forms from the Klamath County District Office web site, www.kcsd.k12.or.us. 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 and will also be passed out to students the first week of school. Private insurance or school insurance is required for any student participating in athletics. Automotive Privileges. A parking lot is provided for the students who drive. The students may purchase a parking registration tag for $5.00. Students will need to fill out a form with registration information and will have to show proof of insurance. After the registration tag has been purchased, it should be placed on the vehicle’s rear view mirror or on the dash above the steering wheel. Students will be ticketed for parking without a registration tag. Mazama Nurse. We do not have a full time nurse. We are not allowed to give out any medication (including over the counter medication) without a Medical Permission Form filled out by the parent. 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 (in the original bottle) may be kept with your student with a Self Medication Form signed by the parent and 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 PE and weights classes and can be used multiple years. 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 the previous year. Lockers are issued at the beginning of the year. Each student will be assigned a locker and all changes will be handled through the Attendance Office. The student is responsible for the care and contents of the locker. There are periodic locker checks to check 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 $7.00. 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. We advise against bringing valuables to school. Supplies. We do not send out a supply list. Each classroom teacher will inform their students of needed items. Students should bring basic items such as a pencil, pen and paper the first day of school. ASPIRE Program. The ASPIRE program assists high school students in the process of accessing training and education beyond high school and is manned by adult volunteers.
Tutorial Program. Mazama High School will continue with one of its most innovative and data supported programs that supports and enhances student learning and overall student success. The tutorial period for the 2018/2019 school year will be offered Wednesdays as an extension of 4th period. The tutorial period allows students to access individualized help in subject areas in which they need additional help, or need to complete make-up work. Most tutorial days are not mandatory, but students may be called in by a teacher if the student is needing help. We urge you to make sure your student is using this valuable time if needed. Klamath County 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 KLAMATH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. 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 (541)883-5024. Free or Reduced School Meals. Applications for free or reduced lunches are located on online or can be picked up at the Mazama office. Forms filled out at the school can be immediately processed. A new form is required at the beginning of each school year. Breakfast at the high school level is $2.00 and lunch is $3.15.
Are you interested in joining Mazama’s after school archery club? We typically practice one day a week starting in October in the Cafeteria. Students CAN bring their own equipment by paying a $25 membership fee and have their equipment checked by the instructor. Questions? Contact Clint Radford at radfordc@kcsd.k12.or.us.
STUDENT FEES 2018-2019 Athletic Participation – Sport ____________ $400.00 MAX per family
$100.00
Hall Lock -
$ 7.00
Lunch Account –
Pay any amount – NO Charging
Music Participation – Band, Choir, and Orchestra
$ 50.00
Parking Permit – BEFORE September 15th Parking Permit – AFTER September 15th
$ 5.00 $ 15.00
Senior customized spot
$ 15.00
(additional)
PE Lock PE Uniform
$ 7.00 $ 20.00
Student Activity Sticker
$ 15.00
Yearbook
$ 65.00 Misc Fees
Auto Foods Manufacturing, Drafting Physics, Psychology, Robotics Spanish Sports Medicine
$ 10.00
Art, Sculpture, Design Engineering Design Forensics German I and II
$ 15.00
Adv Chemistry
$ 20.00
Anatomy
$ 25.00
Club Membership Dues FBLA - $30.00
Health Occupations $35.00
MAZAMA BELL SCHEDULE 2018/2019 Bell Schedule Monday-Tuesday-Friday Period 1 Period 2 Break Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Lunch Period 6 Period 7
8:15 9:10 10:00 10:15 11:10 12:05 12:55 1:35 2:30
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9:05 10:00 10:10 11:05 12:00 12:55 1:30 2:25 3:20
THURSDAY Period 1 Break Period 3 Period 5 Lunch Period 7
8:15 9:45 10:00 11:35 1:05 1:50
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Wednesday Professional Development Period 2 9:15 Break 10:45 Period 4 11:00 Tutorial 12:35 Lunch 1:15 Period 6 1:50 -
7:45 10:45 10:55 12:30 1:15 1:45 3:20
ADVISORY/ASSEMBLY 9:45 9:55 11:30 1:05 1:45 3:20
Period 1 Period 2 Break Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Assembly/Advisory
Lunch Period 6 Period 7
8:15 9:05 9:55 10:05 10:55 11:45 12:35 1:05 1:45 2:35
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9:00 9:50 10:00 10:50 11:40 12:30 1:05 1:40 2:30 3:20
MAZAMA COUNSELING OFFICE Sheri Kinnan—Registrar kinnans@kcsd.k12.or.us
(541)883-5031
Armando Ojeda—11th and 12th Grade School Counselor ojedaa@kcsd.k12.or.us (541)851-8834 Mike Rooney—9th and 10th Grade School Counselor rooneym@kcsd.k12.or.us (541)851-8835 Joy Lease—College and Career Pathway Advisor leasej@kcsd.k12.or.us (541)851-8839 The Mazama Counseling Office will be open daily starting on August 22, 2018. You may contact Sheri Kinnan throughout the summer to register for school or request transcripts. If you are coming to Mazama from Brixner, you are pre-registered and need only to come to Business Day on August 28th. 2018-2019 Class Schedules: All students were able to view and edit their schedules for the 2018-2019 school year before they left for summer break. Students were reminded to take care of scheduling needs via in class announcements, intercom announcements, TV announcements, e-mails, and on the Mazama Viking Facebook page and the Mazama Counseling Facebook page.
If you feel like you still need to edit your schedule, please make sure you see your counselor before classes begin on September 4th. Please note that your class choices will be limited since most students took care of their scheduling needs before they left for summer break. There should be absolutely NO schedule changes once school begins on September 4th.
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE KCSD FOOD SERVICES OFFICE!
August 31, 2018 Dear Parent or Guardian, For Bonanza Jr./Sr High, Brixner Jr. High, Henley High, Henley Middle, and Mazama High Klamath County School District will again be participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the School Year 2018-2019. Students who qualify for the free or reduced-rate meals are entitled to the components and quantities allowed for those meals as prescribed by ODE. Klamath County School District is able to do this as we are reimbursed for meals by the USDA through the Oregon Department of Education (ODE). In order to receive reimbursement, ODE is very specific for what is included for each meal, and what is not included. For breakfast and lunch meals, components are available for grains, fruit, vegetable, milk, and protein. A reimbursable meal must include 3 – 5 components, one of which must be at least ½ cup of fruit. Students who buy/charge their meals by accessing their food account are limited to the same quantities and items served as included with the reimbursable meals. Food items that are not included as part of a full meal are not reimbursable, and we must charge for them, since we are not allowed to give them away for free. If students are still hungry after consuming the components of their meal, fruits and vegetables from the salad bar would still be free. For additional milk (@ $ .50 each) or entrees, we need to put those costs onto the student’s account, and to do this, there must be funds on the student’s account to cover those charges. If you have any questions, feel free to call the Food Service office at (541) 883-5049.
Sincerely,
Chris Dalla Food Service Supervisor dallac@kcsd.k12.or.us (541) 883-5049
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Mazama Little Viks Football Cheer Camp Location: Mazama High Cafeteria Dates: September 17th- 20th Friday, Sept 21st ~ Halftime performance of Varsity Football Game vs Phoenix Game starts at 7:00 pm
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Cost: $25.00 per participant Includes Little Viks Cheer T-shirt Pre-register at the Mazama High School Home Page www.kcsd.k12.or.us - Select Mazama High Payment will be collected the first evening of camp. For questions please contact Coach Kaci Mitchell at mitchellk@kcsd.k12.or.us / (541) 851-8854
Mazama High School Administration and Staff 2018/2019 Administrative Staff Steve Morosin Vic Lease Andy Bracco Joanie Rote Counseling Armando Ojeda Mike Rooney Joy Lease Secretaries Sheri Kinnan Julie Larman Traci Schmeck Amy Yancey Karen Wynne Para Professionals Erin Castaneda Wendy Crowell Deanna Edwards Lana Gober Candace Horton Mike Long Toni Mattos Lauryn McCroskey Ruby McGinnis Garreth Morrow Kim Nutter Hannah Owens Christine Palmer TBD Becky Stier Elena Trujillo Teresa Verling Bonnie Wickersham Cooks Vicky Stork Sherri Cox Renee Holloway Dyanna Phetteplace
Principal Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Assistant Principal/Curriculum Director Teen Parent Services Coordinator Counselor 11th & 12th Grades Counselor 9th & 10th Grades Pathways Advisor Registrar Secretary to the Principal Attendance Secretary Bookkeeper Athletic Secretary Library Viking Babies Viking Babies GOALS Bridges GOALS GOALS Band Viking Babies Bridges GOALS Resource Resource Office/Student Resource GOALS ELL GOALS GOALS Cook’s Manager Assistant Cook Assistant Cook Assistant Cook
Custodian Polo Flores Russell Dean Brandon Mancebo Dave Weitnauer Jim Yoder Faculty Sarah Bandfield Sergio Cisneros Linda Cooper Justin Davidson Jennifer DeForrest Paige Denson Laura Estes Beau Fullerton Brent Hakanson Stephanie Harris Sharon Henry Benji Henslee Mandy Hewitt Rob Izzett Emma Milstead Kaci Mitchell Crystal Murphy Ivan Murphy Dave Myers Cathy Nevala Laura Nickerson Todd Nickerson Jennifer Ojeda Kelly Patzke Matt Penrod Clint Radford Caresse Robertson Dan Solyst Lisa Stringer Jeff Sturgeon Kristi Sturgeon Jeremy Throne Kathy Todd Steve Walker Barb Whalen Mike Whalen Sean Wilcox Steve Woodwick
Head Custodian Custodian Custodian Custodian Custodian Assignment English/Yearbook Business English PE/Health English/Drama GOALS Social Studies/Horticulture PE/Health Orchestra SPED/English/Service Learning Bridges Business/Sr. Seminar Science Band English Special Education Special Education Math Math Art Science/Robotics Psychology/Econ/History Spanish Social Studies Social Studies/Sr. Seminar Science Choir Math English/Video Production Manufacturing Health/Student Govt. Science German/English Automotive Foods Math/ROTC ELL Science/Health
Christie Cahill Shasta Petersen
District Nurse SRO
Room # 46 53 33 Gym/44 51 12 9 Gym/57 66 35 54 55 32 66 48 52 29 47 58 19 23 11 31 5 7 38 68 56 55 18/26 45 27 43 24 17 49 57 34
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,
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: I. II.
You must have an “admit slip” to class. Find a member of the Productive Sweep Team to get a “Detention Admit Slip.” If no member is present in your area, report to the Attendance Office to receive one and immediately proceed to your assigned class. III. If you receive any type of discipline, take care of it immediately. Discipline not taken care of immediately doesn’t go away, it increases. IV. Always give your correct name and where you are 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 POLICY DRESS CODE GUIDELINES: Dress codes are enforced to provide a safe, productive school environment. This provides a model of expectations for most employers and schools in this country. 1. Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times. 2. 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. 3. No gloves are allowed to be worn in the buildings. 4. Tops that are too large or open on the sides will not be allowed (greater than one hand width from armpit). Tops must have two shoulder straps with 1 inch wide shoulder straps. 5. No excessive cleavage or midriff showing. 6. Top and bottom garments must meet or overlap at all times. 7. Long overcoats/trench coats will not be allowed. 8. 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. 9. Undergarments are required and must not be visible. 10. Shorts, skirts, or bottoms must be long enough to reach the tip of your fingers when standing straight. 11. Pants with holes: the holes must be below the tip of your fingers when standing straight. 12. 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. 13. All sharp studded or spiked wrist bands, 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. 14. 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.
SENIOR PHOTO DEADLINE: December 7, 2018. Dear Members of the Class of ’19, 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 yearbook, we need all senior color photos by December 7, 2018. You and your senior have three options available for portraits: (1) During portrait day, Lifetouch Photography took school portraits for seniors and will upload the photographs into our yearbook program. These photographs will meet all the requirements listed below and will be taken in time to meet the deadline. These photographs are the default photo for your senior if a senior photo is not submitted or not suitable. (2) You may choose a professional photographer of your own. However, if you do so, the photograph 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 responsibility to ensure that your photographer knows the deadline. The photographer can submit the photo to Ms. Bandfield 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 Ms. Bandfield as an attachment. Bring the photo disc to Ms. Bandfield, 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 bandfields@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, or it does not meet the requirements, we will use your Lifetouch photo. These specifications allow us to print the best possible photo of you. It is the studio’s responsibility to inform the Mazama yearbook adviser 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 questions, please contact Sarah Bandfield, yearbook adviser at 541-883-5024 or bandfields@kcsd.k12.or.us.