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Table ofCCSD Calendar 2025-202625-26 Bell ScheduleWelcome Shadow Ridge High School Mission Statement Shadow Ridge High School Beliefs Shadow Ridge Philosophy CCSD Belief StatementAccessibility Notice And Process Attendance Enforcement For Secondary School Students Grades 9-12 (Regulation 5113.2)Check-InTardiness Truancy LawAthletic & Activities Participation After-School Procedures Activities Participation Assemblies Dances Student Government/Elections Athletic Participation Participation In Athletics Eligibility Sports Seasons Participation conflicts between School Sanctioned Activities and AthleticsBehavior Guidelines/Discipline/Expulsion Bullying (CCSD Policy P-5137) CCSD Personal Communication Devices Policy (Reg. 1536) Dress Code and AppearanceContents25671012141520

Table ofContentsBehavior Guidelines/Discipline/Expulsion Continued.. Denial of Participation In Activities Habitual Discipline Problem Identification Card Items Prohibited at School Plagiarism and Cheating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Reporting Behaviors Student ExpectationsBus Transportation CafeteriaClean Campus Closed CampusGrade Reform (review the link for SRHS Grading policies) Equity Grading Scale Denial of Credit Incomplete, Late Work & Missing Work: (Student is present in class but did not complete work.) Make-up Work: (Student Absent) Reassessment Opportunities Graduation Requirements Core Enrollment Expectations Required High School Class Load Schedule Changes Counseling and Guidance Services 2025-2026 Counseling Matriculation-Academic Load Requirements Graduation CeremonyHealth OfficeFire/Shelter In Place Drills32730313132343738

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2025-2026CCSD CalendarMonday, August 12Monday, September 2Monday, September 16Friday, October 11Friday, October 25Tuesday, November 5Monday, November 11Wednesday, November 27Thursday-Friday, November 28-29Friday, December 20Friday, December 20Monday, January 6Monday, January 20Monday, January 27Monday, February 10Monday, February 17Friday, March 14Monday - Friday, March 17-21Monday, March 24Friday, April 18Monday, April 28Friday, May 23Class BeginLabor Day (No School)Staff Development day (No School forStudents End of First Grading Period (44 Days)Nevada Day Observed (No School)Election Day, Staff Development Day (NoSchool)Veterans Day (No School)No School for StudentsThanksgiving and Family Day (No School)End of Second Grading Period (45 Days),End of First Semester (89 Days)Winter Break Begins - End of DayNo School December 23-January 3Classes Resume, Second Semester BeginsMartin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)Staff Development Day (No School forStudents)No School for StudentsPresidents’ Day (No School)End of Third Grading Period (47 Days)Spring Break Begins - End of DaySpring Break (No School for Students)Classes ResumeNo School for StudentsStaff Development Day (No School forStudents)End of Fourth Grading Period (44 Days)End of Second Semester (91 Days)End of School Year (180 Days)5

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Welcome MISSIONWelcome to Shadow Ridge High School, home of the Mustangs! We are happyto have you join the student body of Shadow Ridge. We know that you willbenefit from our excellent curriculum. We encourage you to participate inathletics and a wide range of activities. We believe that all students can realizesuccess. This information serves as a guide to assist you in learning ourexpectations so that you may achieve the recognition and success that youdeserve. Every student will be held accountable for the guidelines discussedin this handbook. These contents are subject to revision at any time during theyear by either the CCSD or the SRHS administration. We look forward to beinga part of your educational experience.The purpose of the Shadow Ridge High School community is to preparestudents for success beyond graduation. Care for your community-Students are well-received and respected within thecommunity. Act responsibly-All students need to act respectfully toward oneanother. Show mutual respect-School personnel and students should showmutual respect for one another. Honor your home-Students and staff mustmaintain the integrity of the campus. We believe that education aims to provide experiences that will encourage andassist students to achieve their potential and to assume their responsibilitiesas members of society. It is the obligation of the school to instill in studentspositive attitudes toward growth, learning, leadership, and creativity, as wellas to ensure their full intellectual and character development. The communityis where we must provide sufficient educational resources to meet the needsof all students. We are committed to using these resources to developresponsible citizens who have the courage and ability to bring about effectivechange in a democratic society.BELIEFSPHILOSOPHY 7

Welcome CCSD BELIEF STATEMENTWe believe that every child has an inherent right to an education and that allchildren can learn. The school’s curriculum must be broad-based in order toprepare students for college and vocational objectives. We recognize thatstudents have differences in culture, academic abilities, and physical skills.The school’s curriculum must be designed to provide successful experiencesfor all students while accommodating individual and cultural differences. Theschool must structure programs to meet our world's changing demands andthe needs of our world so students and staff can be prepared to make sounddecisions concerning student academic and social needs.We believe that five qualities of moral character are fundamental to humanconduct: INTEGRITY, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, COURAGE, and JUSTICE.The other important character traits build on and gain strength from these.Therefore, these five must be studied, exemplified, praised, and developed,not only in students but also among staff, in school and out, by all of us.INTEGRITY means, “to thine own self be true, and thou canst not then be falseto any man”; it is the ability to be aware of and support what you believe andnot change that belief just to “go along”. RESPECT refers to self and to others,to life around us, and to the laws which make communities work. Each of usdeserves to be taken seriously. RESPONSIBILITY means we are responsible forour own actions and the effects they have on others and ourselves. COURAGErefers to the fact that when we face moral or physical dangers, we have thestrength to face them, rather than deny those dangers. Finally, JUSTICErequires fairness to others as to one’s self, balancing praise and blame inaccordance with one’s actions.PHILOSOPHY CONTINUE 8

Welcome The CCSD is committed to nondiscrimination in its programs, activities, andservices and to providing facility accessibility. Parents, students, staff, orother members of the public, who are seeking information or have questionsabout the existence and location of accessible services, activities, andfacilities in the district, should contact the building principal with their inquiry,and the building principal will respond to the inquiry within a reasonable periodof time. The building principal may, if necessary, refer the person to one ormore of the following individuals, who will respond to the inquiry within areasonable period of time:Facility Accessibility: Administrative Manager, Facilities Division, (702) 799-8710Employee or Public Access/Services Issues:Diversity/Affirmative Action Compliance Title IX Coordinator (702) 799-5087 Student Programs/Services Access: Chief Compliance OfficerOffice of Compliance and Monitoring Student Support Services Division (702)799-1020Student Athletic/Activities Access: Instructional Support & Student ActivitiesExecutive Director (702) 799-8493If parents or members of the public have additional concerns or complaintsregarding their inquiry, they may initiate a formal review by completing asigned Public Concern Form (CCF-660) and follow the public as outlined inCCSD Regulation 1213.1., Section II., and Formal Resolutions.ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE AND PROCESS9

ATTENDANCEENFORCEMENT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLSTUDENTS GRADES 9-12 (REGULATION5113.2)1.CCSD regulation R-5113 requires students under 18 yearsof age to show proof of school attendance per NRS483.2521. Students must submit a DMV-301 to the DMVoffice for either an instruction permit or a driver's license.See SRHS Website for more information.2.Students who exceed eight unverified absences in anyclass per semester will not earn credit for this class. 3.If a student is absent due to physical or mental reasons,the parent/guardian must provide written notification tothe school attendance office within three days of theabsence. Failure to do this will result in an unexcusedabsence.4.A student who is determined to be habitually truant willbe referred to the appropriate law enforcement officialsand truancy court.5.Students more than 30 minutes late to class will bemarked absent. 1.Notices will be sent to the student’s recorded residence afterthe third, fifth, seventh absences and a denial of credit letter onthe 8th unexcused absence.2.Once a student reaches their fourth unexcused absence thestudent will be placed on “Mustang Watch.”3.On a student’s seventh unexcused absence the student will bereferred to the Truancy Prevention Outreach Program (TPOP).4.Absences for the following reasons will not be included in theabsence total:5.while participating in a school-sanctioned activity, 6.while on suspension or required parent conference, or 7.while assigned in-house suspension.8.If the parent/legal guardian has reason to believe that there is anerror in the attendance record or if extenuating circumstancesexist, an appeal hearing will be set by the administration with theparent once a student reaches their eighth unexcused absenceor if a parent feels that an absence is incorrect. 10

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Athletic & Activities Participation AFTER -SCHOOL PROCEDURESACTIVITIES PARTICIPATIONASSEMBLIESBefore any after school activity all students must exit the campus. All returningstudents will check back in front of the school. In order to be allowed to re-enterthe campus the student must have their 25/26 student ID. All after-schoolactivities will start at 2 pm. All students are encouraged to participate and be involved in those areas ofinterest to them. See the activities office and school website for a complete list ofclubs and activities available to participate in. Some activities have requirementsfor participation. Students participating in a club/ activity will be required to signand return their activity packet to the Activities Office. Assemblies are scheduled throughout the school year. A special bell schedule maybe in effect on assembly days. All students are encouraged to attend assemblies.No student will be allowed admittance to the assembly once it has begun and nostudent will be allowed to leave before the assembly is concluded. Appropriatestudent behavior is expected at all assemblies. Students will not be allowed backinto the classroom area or school building during the assembly. All Shadow Ridgestudents are welcome to attend assemblies unless they have been suspended orduring that semester or if they have an unexcused absence during that school day.15

The Student Council and other groups in the school sponsor dances during theyear. All Shadow Ridge students are welcome to attend dances unless they havebeen suspended or placed on the No Privilege list during that semester or if theyhave an unexcused absence during that school day. All school rules are enforcedat all dances whether they are held on or off campus. No one will be admitted todances during the last thirty minutes of the dance. Students are not permitted toreturn to the dance once they have left. Shadow Ridge students wishing to bringnon-Shadow Ridge students to these events must first secure permission throughthe Shadow Ridge Activities Office.Athletic & Activities Participation DANCESSTUDENT GOVERNMENT/ELECTIONSThe Student Council is an organization of students elected by students and/orappointed by the administration, to serve as official representatives in all relatedschool activities in conjunction with the terms of the Student Council Constitution.The Student Council shall consist of Student Body Officers, the Class Officers, andmembers of the Student Executive Committee as listed below:1.Student Body Officers (President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President,Secretary, and Treasurer).2.Class Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Historianfrom each class).3.Executive Committee (membership is composed of representatives from eachclass).16

ATHLETIC PARTICIPATIONThe Shadow Ridge community, school staff, and administration are proud of theschool’s entire sports program. Shadow Ridge students are encouraged to try outfor any and all of our various athletic teams. We recognize that there are timeswhen students do not make the final cut for participation on a team of their choice.We encourage those students to try out for the team again during the next year ortry out for a different team. Our goal at SRHS is to develop athletes who serve asrole models for their classmates as well as the younger members of the ShadowRidge Community. Athletes are reminded that while participating in any athleticprogram, participating in the classroom, and while in the community at large, theyare representatives of SRHS. Their behavior and sportsmanship should be beyondreproach at all times. Athletic & Activities Participation PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS ELIGIBILITYA student who participates in cheerleading/dance or an athletic sport mustmaintain a passing academic grade in all courses during the sports season.Progress will be checked once every three (3) weeks. If an athlete on thetraditional eligibility track receives a failing grade at the three-week check, thestudent will be placed on probation for one week. On the Friday of theprobationary week, if there is still a failing grade, that student will be declaredineligible the following Monday through Saturday. Students declared ineligibleafter probationary status will be checked weekly until they become eligible. Whena student is declared eligible, the student will be checked again at the regular 3week checking period. If an athlete on the non-traditional eligibility track receivesa failing grade at the three-week check, the student will be declared ineligible for 3weeks with no probationary period. A non-traditional athlete is a student who didnot earn a 2.0 and/or earned one or more F’s on the previous grading period reportcard. Three-Week Eligibility17

Athletic & Activities Participation Sports SeasonsThree-week checks should be calculated as a cumulative quarter grade. Acumulative “F” grade does not mean an “F” for the week. A three-week checkshould reflect the student’s academic status from the beginning of the quarter tothe date of the grade check.Individual Coaches may also have program eligibility guidelines in addition to thedistrict requirements. Please make sure you check with your coach. Studentsshould contact the Athletic Office at extension 4200 for additional information.18

Participation conflicts between SchoolSanctioned Activities and AthleticsRetrieved from the 2025-2026 CCSD Athletic Department Coaches Manual. Thereare times when students simultaneously participate in an organized sport and aperforming group. Conflicts occasionally arise when practice and regularlyscheduled events take place concurrently. Although every attempt will be made tokeep such scheduling conflicts to a minimum, the following guidelines will befollowed:When a practice or rehearsal and an event are scheduled simultaneously, theevent takes precedence.When two events are scheduled simultaneously, the student may select theevent in which he/she will participate. He/She should make the decision,whenever possible, at least seven days in advance.When two practices or rehearsals are scheduled simultaneously, the studentmay select the event in which he/she will participate.Under no circumstances will a student be penalized for his/her decision. Classgrades are not to be lowered or unreasonable make-up work required, thestudent will not be benched nor will the student’s ability to earn a letter beimpaired because of their decision.In case of a disagreement among the parties concerned, the matter should bereferred to the administrator(s) in charge for a solution.Outside teams, such as American Legion, little league baseball, springbasketball, etc. have no bearing on Shadow Ridge School athletics. Schoolpractice and contests have a priority,Under no circumstances should a coach assume that the student is aware of theabove rules. The rule is included in the Student Athletic Handbook and should becovered by all participants. When excusing a student from practice or an event,the coach should make it very clear to the athlete as to what will be expected ofthe athlete when he/she returns: i.e., such as participation, practice, make-up, etc.Athletic & Activities Participation 19

BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES, DISCIPLINE, EXPULSIONCCSD Code of Conduct Students who are found in possession of a weapon, possession/use of a weapon resulting ininjury, or possession of a weapon while making a threat shall be expelled and prosecuted tothe full extent of the law. Expulsion shall mean the termination of enrollment as a result ofbehavior so serious that future attendance in the school district is not contemplated.In order to guarantee all students at Shadow Ridge High School the excellent learning climatethat they deserve, a School-Wide Discipline Plan has been formulated:1.No student will interfere with the teacher’s teaching. 2.No student will interfere with another student’s learning. 3.No student will engage in any behavior that is not in his/her best interest or in the bestinterest of others.When students engage in inappropriate behaviors, they will be dealt with fairly andconsistently using progressive discipline. Students may be subject to referral to in-house, arequired parent conference (RPC), suspension, arrest, referral to CCSD Substance AbuseAwareness Program, referral to Behavior School, and/or expulsion (as appropriate) for thefollowing infractions: This list is not all inclusive.1.Fighting, battery, assault, or physical abuse on any person. 2.Bullying. 3.Verbal confrontations, directing harassing, vulgar, derogatory, or threatening remarkstoward anyone. 4.Theft, extortion, vandalism, destruction of school property, gang writing, tagging onbuildings or instructional materials, i.e., tests, assignments, textbooks, or studentnotebooks.5.Use, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or alcohol.6.Possession of a weapon, including pocket knives.7.Use of obscene, vulgar, profane, or disrespectful language.8.Insubordination. Disruptive classroom behavior.9.Forging corridor passes, admission slips, absence notes, and/or providing any falseinformation on school forms or to school officials.10.Failure to identify oneself upon request and/or failure to report to the discipline office whendirected to do so by any school personnel.20

BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES, DISCIPLINE, EXPULSIONContinued11. Leaving class without permission or a corridor pass from the teacher.12. Smoking, use of vapor pens, electronic cigarettes, or smokeless tobacco products oncampus.13. Tardiness.14. Trespassing15. Gambling/card playing.16. Mock fighting and horseplay.17. Loitering/congregating in hallways, bathrooms, or on school grounds.18. Continual dress code violations.19. The overt display of emotions such as excessive hugging, kissing, or touching.20. Spitting in the school building. Littering.Bullying (CCSD Policy P-5137)Bullying is a deliberate or intentional behavior using words or actions intended to cause fear,intimidation, or harm. Bullying may be repeated behavior and involves an imbalance of power.Every classroom, hallway, locker room, cafeteria, restroom, gymnasium, playground, athleticfield, school bus, parking lot, and other areas on the premises of a public school must bemaintained as a safe, and respectful learning environment, and no form of bullying orcyberbullying will be tolerated. (NRS. 338.122-NRS 388-139, SB No. 164, SB No. 504). Allincidents of bullying should be reported to the Student Success Office or contact SafeVoice24 hours a day at 833-216-7233.CCSD Personal Communication Devices Policy (Reg.5136)In accordance with CCSD Policy 5136, student use of technology will only be permitted duringthe following:Scheduled nutrition or lunch periodsSchool-sponsored activities at all district campusesClassroom periods with the approval of the school principalSchool bus transportation21

BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES, DISCIPLINE, EXPULSIONContinuedStudent Procedure:At the beginning of the instructional period, students will place their silenced personalcellular devices in the phone pouches along with their headphones/earbuds. Students willbe reminded by teachers that instruction is beginning and all phones/headphones/earbudsshould be in the phone pouches. This serves as a warning. Cell phone pouches will be on their desks in view of the teacher.If a student does not place a cell phone in the pouch, it will be assumed the studentdoes not have a cell phone on them. If a cell phone is observed later in the class period,the student will be sent to the office, and progressive discipline will be followed. In an emergency or an evacuation drill, students will always have immediate access totheir phones as safety permits. If students need to leave the classroom during class, students will remove their cell phonesfrom the pouch and place it in a secured location before leaving the classroom and willplace it back in the bag upon their return.Students will remove their cell phones from the pouch at the end of the instructional periodSchools are NOT held responsible for lost or stolen cell phones.Progressive discipline will be followed.Discipline Procedures: SRHS follows CCSD Student Code of Conduct which can be found by accessingone of the two URLS below. English: Clark County School District Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 12 Student Code of Conduct(English).pdfSpanish: Clark County School District Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 12 Student Code of Conduct(Spanish).pdfThe benefits of securing cell phones within the classroom will assist students with academiclearning, including minimizing distractions, promoting responsible device use, and ensuring afair and safe learning environment. Each student’s personal communication device(s) will be ina safe location within the classroom and will be accessible in the event of an emergency.Additionally, students may only use other electronic devices for instructional purposes.CCSD Personal Communication Devices Policy (Reg.5136)Continued22

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Dress CodeAnd Appearances ContinuedStudents are to be dressed in such a manner that their appearance in the school contributes tothe learning environment. Student’s dress, personal appearance, and conduct are required tobe of such character as not to disrupt or detract from the educational environment of theschool. Any style that tends to diminish instructional effectiveness or discipline control byteachers is not acceptable. Any student violating the dress code will be referred to the StudentSuccess Office for appropriate action. The SRHS Appearance and Dress Code is enforced while students are on campus as well as,but not limited to, field trips and school-sponsored events/activities. Exemption from the SRHSAppearance and Dress Code may be permitted for medical or religious reasons. (Itemsunderlined below are specific changes to the code.)1. Require the wearing of shoes with hard soles.2. All clothing must be sufficient to conceal any and all undergarments. No skin will showbetween the bottom of shirt/blouse and top of pants or skirts at any time. All sleeveless shirtsmust have straps at least three inches wide. Prohibited tops include, but are not limited to,crop tops, tank tops, off-the shoulder tops, strapless tops, low-cut clothing, clothing with slits,or tops and outfits that provide minimum coverage. 3. All clothing must be considered "work" or "professional" wear. 4. Require that all shorts, skorts, skirts, and jumpers/dresses must be at least fingertip length.All jeans, pants, and trousers must be secured at waist level. Sagging is strictly prohibited.Jeans, pants, and trousers are not to have rips, tears, or holes that expose undergarmentsand/or are located above fingertip length.5. Headgear (hats, hoods, caps, bandanas, hair grooming aids, etc.) is not permitted oncampus except for designated school approved uniforms, special events, authorized athleticpractices, documented medical conditions, bona fide religious reasons, or CCSD/schoolsanctioned activities. If a student has a hat on campus that is not secured in their backpack itwill be immediately confiscated.25

Dress CodeAnd Appearances Continued6. Slogans or advertising on clothing, tattoos, jewelry, buttons, and/or accessories that by theircontroversial, discriminatory, profane, and/or obscene nature disrupt the educational settingare prohibited.7. Any clothing, tattoos, jewelry, buttons, and/or accessories that promote illegal or violentconduct, or affiliation with groups that promote illegal or violent conduct such as, but notlimited to, the unlawful use of weapons, drugs (i.e. Cookies logo), alcohol, tobacco, or drugparaphernalia, or clothing that contains threats are prohibited.8. Spiked or studded clothing, jewelry, and/or accessories are prohibited.9. Facial jewelry that is a safety concern, distraction, and/or disruption from the educationalenvironment is prohibited.10. Outerwear such as coats, mittens, and scarves must be removed upon entering theclassrooms/buildings. Administrators, teachers, and staff may use their discretion asappropriate based on the temperature in the facility. 11. The American flag should be treated respectfully per the Flag Code of the American Legion. The school administration shall have the right to designate what types of dress, fashion, fads,or appearance disrupt or detract from the educational program and may be a potential safetyhazard. The principal shall retain the authority to grant exceptions for spirit days, special eventdress days, and school-wide free dress days. On those CCSD/school sanctioned exceptiondays, SRHS will notify the students and parents/guardians of the unique dress provisions. Inaddition, notifications of dress code changes occurring during the school year shall be sentpromptly to parents. Student Success Office Presentation 26

Denial of Participationin ActivitiesStudents found using, in possession of, or in the presence of alcohol or other drugs, or whocommit serious or chronic misbehavior will be denied participation in school activities includingsports, field trips, band trips, shows, graduation ceremonies, school dances, clubs, etc. Anystudent who has been recommended for expulsion, is on RPC, suspension, or in BehaviorSchool may NOT attend or participate in school activities, on or off campus. Students whohave been suspended or placed on StarOn during that semester or if they have an unexcusedabsence during that school day may be denied access to activities. The administrationreserves the right of final determination of student participation in all school-sponsoredactivities.Habitual Discipline ProblemNevada Law (NRS 392.4655) states that a student shall be deemed a habitual disciplinaryproblem if the school at which the student is enrolled has evidence that documents that in oneschool year:1. A student has threatened or extorted or attempted to threaten or extort another student,teacher, or other personnel employed by the school.2.A student has been suspended for initiating two fights on school property.3.A student has a record of five suspensions from school for any reason (including theviolation of any of the above-listed infractions).If a student is deemed a Habitual Disciplinary Problem, the law requires that the student mustbe suspended or expelled from school for a period equal to at least one semester (18 weeks),followed by existing re-entry procedures established through the Alternative EducationDivision. 27

Identification CardBeginning in the 2024-2025 school year, students in grades 6–12 must wear an identificationbadge on CCSD secondary school campuses. Identification badges will be created anddistributed by individual schools. More information about how students can obtain theiridentification badges will come from each school during the first few weeks of the school year.All students must wear their 25-26 Shadow Ridge ID on a lanyard around their neck, clearlyvisible at all times. IDs are required for entry into the building, attending classes, participatingin school events, and other functions. If a student loses or forgets their ID, they can get areplacement printed in the main office for a $5 fee, with an additional $5 fee for areplacement lanyard.Items Prohibited at SchoolBaseball caps, visors, headgear, bandanas (of any color), laser lights, glass containers, rollerskates/blades, water/bead/gel guns, chains (including wallet chains), pepper spray or mace,spiked clothing or jewelry, balloons, or toys are not permitted on campus. Items will beconfiscated. The items will not be returned until the end of the school year. Since these itemsshould not be on campus, the school will NOT be held responsible if they are lost or stolen.Plagiarism and CheatingShadow Ridge High School forbids plagiarism and cheating. Plagiarism is the use of workcreated by others AND/OR allowing others to copy your work. All quoted or paraphrasedmaterial in student work must be accompanied by a proper citation. Students may be referredto the Student Success Office for major violations (i.e. cheating on exams) or repeatedviolations. Photos of homework, tests, etc. on a cell phone may be considered plagiarism. Incases of plagiarism, reassessment is required. A student will receive no credit until areassessment is complete to assess mastery.28

Acceptable Use:AI tools may be used to support learning, research, and academic projects.Students must ensure that the use of AI is aligned with the principles of academic integrityand does not replace their own efforts.AI should be used to enhance understanding and facilitate learning, not to completeassignments or assessments dishonestly.Artificial Intelligence (AI)Prohibited Use:Cheating, plagiarism, or any form of academic dishonesty.Generating inappropriate content or engaging in harmful behavior such as such ascyberbullying, spreading misinformation, or manipulating others.Violations of this AI Acceptable Use Policy may result in disciplinary action.29Reporting IssuesThe Student Success Office is located upstairs behind the Library.The Student Success office is open between 6:30 am and 3:00 pm Monday-FridayIf you have an immediate problem,m sign in and fill out a statement.If your parent would like to schedule a meeting with an administrator, call 702-799-6699ext. 4500In recognition of the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and their potentialto enhance educational experiences, Shadow Ridge High School is committed to facilitatingthe responsible and effective use of AI tools within our schools. Acceptable Use Policy

Student ExpectationsBus TransportationBus service is a privilege and is provided for students who live two or more miles away fromthe school. Students must register for bus transportation at http://transportation.ccsd.net.Students are expected to behave in an orderly manner at all times on the bus and at bus stops.Drivers will issue citations for minor violations. Students who do not cooperate with driversmay be denied the privilege of riding the bus. Questions? Call the transportation office at 702-799-8100.30

CafeteriaShadow Ridge High School provides a cafeteria where students may eat during the lunchperiod. Students are asked to leave tables clean and conduct themselves in an orderlymanner. All rubbish is to be placed in the garbage cans. Breaking into lunch lines or savingplaces is unfair and is not allowed. Violators will face disciplinary actions. Food and beveragesare not allowed in any classroom area or library. Food prices are subject to change. Nostudents will be allowed to eat their lunch in the hallways or classrooms.Our school is a beautiful facility in which we can all take pride. All students and staff areexpected to cooperate in keeping our school clean by putting all refuse in the wastereceptacles provided. Students are expected to clean their tables after lunch in the cafeteria.Students are to use sidewalks when going to and from school. Students who are caughtdefacing or writing graffiti on any school building will be subject to disciplinary action,monetary assessment of damages, and possible expulsion.31

Closed CampusShadow Ridge High School operates under a CLOSED CAMPUS policy. After arriving at school,the student is not to leave school either during a class period or between class periods withouta passport. Passports for appointments, illness, or any justifiable reason may be obtained withWRITTEN PARENTAL PERMISSION in the attendance office or the health office. Violators willbe considered truant. Students will not be allowed to go to the parking lot during the schoolday. Students with Off Campus Violations may be subject to search.DeliveriesDelivery of Messages and ItemsInstructional time will not be interrupted for delivering student messages. A message to astudent involves class disruption and use of clerical time and is a possible violation of theFERPA. There is no way to verify the legal parent/guardian from a telephone call. If anemergency situation arises, parents/guardians must come to the school to deliver the messagein person to provide identification. Only the parent/guardian listed on the permanent schoolrecord (CCF703) will be permitted to have contact with a student. Items such as lunch(GrubHub, UberEats, Postmates, etc.), flowers, gifts, balloons, money, etc., will not bedelivered to students and will be confiscated at the owner's expense.32

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Required High School Class LoadThe State of Nevada requires all high school students to be enrolled as follows:Ninth, tenth, and eleventh-grade students must be enrolled in at least the equivalent offour periods per day.Twelfth-grade students who are not college and career-ready* must be enrolled in at leastthe equivalent of four periods per day.Twelfth-grade students who are college and career-ready* must be enrolled in at least theequivalent of two periods per day. Coursework taken outside of the normal school day may be counted towards the required highschool class load requirements, subject to school administrator approval.* The Nevada Department of Education establishes the standards for students that areconsidered college and career-ready. Please see your school counselor for details, or review the NevadaDepartment of Education guidance memo.SOURCES: NAC 387.345, AB 735

Schedule ChangesAs long as students are appropriately placed according to their ability level and graduationrequirement needs, there will be no schedule changes.Counseling and Guidance ServicesShadow Ridge High School has a staff of eight certified counselors who are here to helpstudents understand themselves and their responsibilities, make informed educational,vocational, and personal decisions, and realize the importance of achieving their potential.Students are assigned to a counselor by alphabetical breakdown. Counselors are seen byappointment only, except in an emergency. Students may make appointments to see theircounselor before school, after school, or during their lunch break. The student mustpresent an appointment pass to their classroom teacher for release from class.A-CAMCAN-EF-HEHI-LOPLOU-NO-ROSROT-TORTOS-ZCollege & CareerSocial Worker Don PerkinsMrs. MurrayMrs. NeelyMrs. TalagaMr. WittmayerDr. SmallMs. CazaresMrs. IriandaMrs. HebbMrs. Loo2025-2026 Counselors36

MATRICULATION-ACADEMIC LOAD REQUIREMENTSGrade classification for high school students will be determined by the original graduationyear, not by credits earned. Students will be classified to the next grade level at the end ofeach school year.Counseling and Guidance ServicesContinuedGraduation CeremonyParticipation in graduation ceremonies is a privilege for graduating seniors. Infractions ofschool regulations may result in the loss of the privilege to participate in the graduationceremony.Participants must have met all credit requirements prescribed by the Board of Trustees of theClark County School District and the Nevada State Department of Education to participate inthe ceremony. Only school-issued accessories, such as cords and stoles, earned through service hours arepermitted to be worn during the ceremony.Health OfficeThe Health Office is located in the main office. A full-time health aide is on duty each day in thehealth office from 6:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Students who become ill must obtain a pass from theirteacher and report to the health office. If your student is not feeling well or has any symptomsof COVID-19, has been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or tested positive with COVID-19(provide a copy of test results to the health office), they must stay home from school. Ifmedication (prescription or non-prescription) is needed during school hours, the student mayself-medicate, except for controlled medications. Students self-medicating may possess nomore than one day’s dosage of medication on district property. Medication must be properlylabeled at all times. Students must be able to produce, upon request, written evidence thattheir parent/guardian has authorized self-medication. These medications are not monitored bythe health office personnel.37

Fire drills and shelter-in-place drills are conducted routinely during the school day. Fire drillroute maps are posted in each room. Consult these maps when entering classes. When the firealarm sounds, listen for directions from your teacher and follow these routes quickly andquietly, taking purses and valuables, and leaving books. Leave the school and remain at least30 feet away from it until the all-clear flags are waved. Students who do not immediatelyreturn to class after a fire drill will be considered truant. Turning on a false fire alarm is amisdemeanor, punishable by law. Anyone found guilty of such an act will be suspended andreferred to the appropriate law enforcement agency.Fire/Shelter In Place DrillsLibraryLibrary hours are from 6:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Students may come in before and after schooland during available lunches with a pass. All students need a pass from their teacher to be inthe library during class time. Hours and availability may be amended based on library use.P.E. LockersNo unauthorized switching of lockers is permitted. Valuables should not be placed in lockers.The school assumes no responsibility for the loss of items from lockers. Lockers are to be keptneat and free of graffiti. Stickers are not to be placed on lockers. School lockers remain theproperty of the school and the school authorities have a right to examine the contents of thoselockers for reasons of health, safety, and security, without notice.38 If you want medication to be stored and school personnel to assist with the administration ofmedication, please call the health office to coordinate this service. A certificated school nurseis on duty periodically in the health office. Should you need to see the school nurse, check withthe health aide for the nurse’s schedule. Please contact the school nurse at 702-799-6699,ext. 4021, to obtain information concerning the availability of health services to students withdisabilities.Health Office Continued

The Shadow Ridge High School bank is located in the main office. The bank is open forbusiness from 6:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The bank takes care of all school fees, fines, payments forlost textbooks, and student funds. The school bank is not responsible for money lost in thevending machines. Students are not allowed to visit the banker during instructional time.School BankStudent FinesAll student fines must be paid prior to registration for the following year or graduation (if asenior). Students failing to take care of their obligations will experience delays in registration.Seniors will not be issued caps and gowns until fines are paid.Student Parking AreaAll vehicles on campus, other than those of visitors, parked on campus must be registeredthrough our digital parking system (SRHS Parking Registration Portal). Unregistered vehicleswill be stickered and could be subject to further sanctions. All drivers must have a currentdriver’s license and follow all driving rules and regulations. Vehicles are not to be parked nearthe building, in visitor parking spaces, or in the Fire Lane. Illegally parked vehicles are subjectto tickets and towing. All accidents that occur on school property involving motor vehiclesmust be reported to the Student Success Office and CCSD Police (ccsdpd.net).39No phone messages will be taken to students. If an emergency situation arises, parents mayfeel free to come to the school to see their child. School telephones are provided for studentuse. These phones are not to be used during class time. Office telephones are for businessand may be used by students with permission only in case of an emergency. Students may usepersonal mobile phones before school, during lunch, and after school onlyPhone Messages/Use of Phones

ProceduresStudents will register their vehicle through SRHS Parking Registration Portal. During thisprocess the student must submit a picture of their ID.Registrations will be monitored daily and parking registration will be approved as it issubmitted.Parking lots will be monitored and License plates will be scanned to ensure all vehicles areregistered..Unregistered vehicles will receive a sticker notice and be subject to further sanctions forfurther violations.Student Parking Area ContinuedSurveillance CamerasTo ensure all students can attend school in a safe and orderly environment, video cameras arelocated in various areas on or around campus. Any identification or information obtainedthrough the use of these cameras will be used in all discipline processes deemed necessary bythe school administration. Any student identified by camera breaking the law, committing afelony, or violating school rules, will be referred to the Student Success Office and/or to theClark County School Police for prosecution to the full extent of the law.40Student parking is located on the front (south side, facing Brent Lane) of the building only.Students are not to loiter in parking areas or by their cars before or after school. Studentparking is a privilege and can be suspended or revoked. All students must show proof ofdriver’s license in order to register a vehicle allowing them to park on campus (SRHS ParkingRegistration Portal). Students who drive their personal vehicle to school are to remain parkedin the same area until dismissal from school for the day. Students are not allowed to movetheir cars during the day and are not allowed to go to their cars during classes, betweenclasses, or during lunch. Limitations of the Nevada-restricted driver license will be enforced.Cars may be searched if there is a suspicion of possession of drugs, alcohol, weapons, stolenitems, as part of a criminal investigation, or at any time should there be reasonable suspicionof wrongdoing.

Valuables/Lost and FoundStudent’s valuables (including electronics) or large amounts of money should NOT be broughtto school. The school assumes no responsibility for the loss or theft of such valuables or anylost articles. The Lost and Found is located in the Cafeteria near the Police Office. All Lost andFound items are held for 30 days before being donated.VisitorsParents are always welcome at Shadow Ridge High School. All non-students must check in atthe reception desk; NO EXCEPTIONS. A valid ID is required. A visit to your student’s classesrequires a twenty-four-hour notice. No other visitors are allowed, including siblings, cousins,and friends.41All library books and textbooks remain the property of the school. Students will be charged forlost or damaged books. Any lost or stolen book(s) must be paid for before another book isissued.TextbooksIn compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of1971, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1975, the Clark County School District will notknowingly discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, national or ethnicorigin, sex, handicap, or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, orparticipation in, its programs and activities.Statement of Nondiscrimination