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General Information

Campus Behavior

  • Be courteous at all times.
  • Chewing gum is not permitted on campus. Eating and drinking in the classrom is not permitted without permission.
  • Bring your charged device, books, supplies, and assignments to class.
  • Promote safety. Walk!
  • Know your student handbook. It will be enforced.

Bell Schedules

Regular Schedule

Early Release

First Bell

8:10

First Bell

8:10

1st Period

8:14-8:59

1st Period

8:14-8:36

2nd Period

9:03-9:48

2nd Period

8:40-9:02

3rd Period

9:52-10:37

3rd Period

9:06-9:28

4th Period

10:41-11:26

4th Period

9:32-9:54

5th Period (Pirate Academy)

11:30-12:00

5th Period

9:58-10:21

6th Period

12:04-1:19

6th Period

10:25-10:49

A Lunch 12:00-12:30  |  A Class 12:34-1:19

7th Period

10:53-11:17

B Class 12:04-12:49  |  B Lunch 12:49-1:19

8th Period

11:21-11:45

7th Period

1:23-2:08

9th Period

8th Period

2:12-2:57

Lunch

11:45-12:15

9th Period

3:01-3:45

Bell Schedules

Early Release with Program

Pep Rally Schedule

First Bell

8:10

First Bell

8:10

1st Period

8:14-8:30

1st Period

8:14-8:57

Program

8:34-9:15

2nd Period

9:01-9:44

2nd Period

9:19-9:40

3rd Period

9:48-10:31

3rd Period

9:44-10;05

4th Period

10:35-11:25

4th Period

10:09-10:25

5th Period

11:29-12:44

 5th Period

10:29-10:45

     1st Lunch – 11:25-11:57

6th Period

10:49-11:05

     2nd Lunch – 12:16-12:48

7th Period

11:09-11:25

6th Period

12:48-1:31

8th Period

11:29-11:45

7th Period

1:35-2:18

Lunch

11:45-12:15

8th Period

2:22-3:05

Pep Rally

3:05-3:45

 

Attendance

  • Students must be in attendance 90% of days during a semester to receive credit in a class.
  • When returning to school after an absence, a student must bring a note signed by the parent describing the reason for the absence.
  • Absentee permits must be obtained by the student before school in attendance office.
  • A student has 3 days to get an unexcused absence changed to an excused absence.
  • An automated calling system will call the student’s home the night of absence from school.
  • Parents should contact the office on the morning of a student’s absence.
  • Students should bring a note from home if they must leave during the day for appointments.
  • Students who are absent from school for any reason will not be allowed to participate in school-related activities that day.
  • Students who are absent from school without permission will be considered truant and will be subject to disciplinary action.

Check Out Procedures

All students leaving school early must be signed out. Parents must check-in through the front window at the main office. Please do not access our campuses from any other point. Students will be sent for and will meet their parent/adult at the front office. Children will need to be signed back in by an adult when they return to school. Attendance is vital to the success of our students. Please arrange doctor appointments, trips, and lessons so your child can be at school all day, every day.

Student Safety/Parent Drop-off and Pick-up

Parents wishing to transport their student to and from school will use the parent pick-up queing lanes by the football field on N. Tram. Students will wait in the holding area by the 500 building until their ride pulls up in one of 3 lanes in the loading zone.

Teacher Conferences

If you would like to speak with your child's teacher, please send a note or call the office (951.8970).

Cell Phones

For safety purposes, the district permits students to possess personal cell phones.

  • Student use is permitted before and after school and during lunch.
  • Phones must be turned off during instructional time unless they are being used for approved instructional purposes.
  • Unauthorized use of devices will result in discipline in accordance with the student code of conduct.
  • The district is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen telecommunication devices.

IDs at VJHS

  • Student IDs must be worn around the neck on the outside of clothing at all times. 
  • A $4.00 replacement fee will be assessed for each additional ID after the original ID has been issued.
  • Defacing or tampering with ID will require a new ID and $4.00 replacement.
  • Wearing another student’s ID is prohibited and will result in discipline by the assistant principal.