Assemblies
Students are expected to attend all assemblies; however, those who elect not to attend are to be in the library or pavilion area.
Bus Information
A 31 day Foothill Transit bus pass may be purchased at the City of Glendora Transportation Center, 410 East Dalton, Glendora (across from Finkbiner's Park) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. (Phone: 626-914-8233). The cost is $23.00 a month.
Students are responsible to GHS for their behavior until they reach their homes. In the interest of safety, students are expected to be courteous and considerate of everyone; when asked to show I.D. they are expected to comply with requests; they should maintain appropriate behavior at all times, and follow the behavior expectations of Foothill Transit. Failure to comply with these expectations may result in disciplinary action.
Cell Phones
Cell phones and cell phone cameras are permitted on campus, but may be used only before school, during lunch, and after school. Cell phone use is not permitted in the library at any time.
Closed Campus
The Glendora Unified School District Board of Education has declared Glendora High School a closed campus except during lunch. Education Code 44808.5 authorized governing boards to permit high school students to leave the school grounds during their lunch period. Neither the school district nor any of its employees are liable for the conduct or safety of any student during the period the student has left the campus. In accordance with Education Code 44808.5, the Governing Board of the Glendora Unified School District has decided to permit students enrolled at Glendora High School to leave the school grounds during the lunch period. Students are not to loiter in their cars. Parking lots are off limits except during the noon lunch period. This privilege can be revoked by school administrators at any time.
Electronic Devices
Electronic devices are not permitted on campus at any time. Radios, walkman type radios, CD players, iPods/MP3 players or any other electronic device deemed to be a distraction to the learning environment, determined by the principal or designee, are not permitted.
Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities
Glendora High School has one of the most extensive extracurricular and cocurricular activities programs in Southern California.
There are over 40 clubs at GHS. There are service clubs such as Tams, Key Club, Friday Night Live, and Interact, as well as clubs oriented toward academic interests and recognition, 20 sports clubs almost equally distributed between boys and girls sports, and various special interest clubs such as the Gem and Spanish Clubs. In addition, there is a student newspaper, a literary magazine, and student produced yearbook.
Each year there are academic competitions such as Academic Decathlon, Star Wars, Academic Olympiad, Physics Olympics and a science fair.
Glendora's drama, choir, and band, with its auxiliary units, are excellent. They have received numerous awards in competitions and perform regularly for the community. The choir and band have traveled extensively over the years, providing additional recognition for the students. A list of current clubs is available in the office of the assistant principal.
The Peer Assistance/Renaissance program takes great delight in recognizing levels of excellence in all students. Our students represent a diverse collection of talents, personalities, aspirations and skills. In a success oriented school, every student should have the opportunity to receive deserved praise and recognition from both their teachers and peers. Renaissance is the vehicle for continuous recognition. The program recognizes students for everything from improvement to excellence. A focus is also placed on citizenship and its role in developing the total student.
The Leadership program involves over 40 elected and appointed officers, as well as approximately 40 students elected from each second period class to the student senate. Glendora students truly function as a Student Senate with the administration maintaining
its role of guidance and support. There is a student representative on the school board, city council, department chair, and on most school committees.
Participation in cocurricular and extracurricular activities is subject to eligibility requirements set forth in Board Policy 5136. Generally, students must maintain a 2.0 average or above in their total enrolled classes on a 4.0 scale. Some organizations may require a higher GPA. (See Board Policy 5136 and the individual organization's constitution for further details.)
Students are required to attend at least three classes on the day of participation in any extracurricular activity.
Illegal Substances On Campus
Possession/distribution/sale/use if controlled substances or paraphernalia will result in disciplinary consequences and/or arrest.
Possession/distribution/sale/use of marijuana will result in disciplinary consequences and/or arrest.
Possession/distribution/sale/use of alcohol will result in disciplinary consequences and/or arrest.
Possession/distribution/use of tobacco/tobacco products. Smoking is not permitted. Chewing tobacco, snuff, or smoking cloves is also not permitted. Cigarette lighters and matches are not allowed on campus. Disciplinary consequences will result.
Disciplinary action will include, but is not limited to, a minimum five (5) day suspension and two (2) mandatory counseling sessions with Spiritt Family Services.
Illness at School
Students who become ill during the school day must check out at the health/attendance office. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.
Lockers
Students are issued a locker each year. The school reserves the right to inspect all lockers at any time. Students are responsible for the contents in their lockers. The school is not responsible for any items left in the lockers after the last day of the regular school year.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found articles are to be turned in to the administration office receptionist. Books are to be turned in to the library.
Medications
Prescription medication and/or non-prescription items are not allowed on campus unless they are brought to the health/attendance office with the required paperwork. Paperwork can be obtained in the health/attendance office. Medications shall only be dispersed by school personnel. Students in possession of prescription and/or non-prescription items will be subject to disciplinary action.
Memorial Torch
The memorial torch, located behind the administration building, stands as a memorial to all deceased members of the student body and staff of Glendora High School.
Payment of Debts
If a student has unpaid debts, report cards will be withheld. All debts must be paid prior to August registration. Seniors with outstanding debts will have their diplomas held and their transcripts will not be released until debts are paid.
P.E. Uniform
All students are to dress in proper uniform for their Physical Education class. The uniform consists of: Red t-shirt with GHS logo, gray shorts with GHS logo, sweatsuit - red, black or gray (optional), and athletic shoes and socks. Uniforms and combination locks may be purchased in the event center during registration and in the student store after registration.
Registration
All students receive a registration packet in the spring.
Special Occasion Recognition
Flowers, balloons, candy, etc. may not be delivered to a student to acknowledge a special occasion. These items disrupt the educational process. If these items are delivered to school, they will be kept in the administration office until the end of the school day.
Student Parking
The student parking lot is located south of the circular drive/faculty parking lot on Valley Center. Students are encouraged to share rides or ride bicycles. The school shall not accept responsibility for theft or vandalism. There will be limited perimeter parking around the campus on Valley Center and Foothill Boulevard to supplement the student parking area. Please observe the loading zones and those areas posted for "No Parking." Students may not park in the faculty or visitor parking lot. Violators shall be subject to disciplinary action which may include citations issued by the Glendora Police Department.
Student Store
The student store is open and available to the students, staff, and Glendora community. It provides school supplies, GHS apparel, P.E. clothes, and other valuable items that the school
community needs. In addition, tickets are sold for CIF athletic contests and numerous other school activities. The student store is also the office on campus that clears student accounts.
Technology - AR 6165.1
The principal or designee shall oversee the maintenance of each school's technological resources and may establish guidelines and limits on their use. He/She shall ensure that all
students using these resources receive training in their proper use as well as copies of related district policies and regulations.
Textbooks
Textbooks will be issued to students during registration. The textbook contract must be signed prior to registration. Students claiming that they are sharing a locker and that is why they lost their book will find this is an unacceptable reason and will still be charged for the book. Students are to return their textbooks at the end of each quarter, semester, or end of the year to a library member. It is the responsibility of students to return their books in person to the library staff. If a student fails to do this and the books are left in classrooms or on the campus, a surcharge on each book of $5.00 will be added to your record.
