School Policies
The following policies are enforced at Maya High School for the purpose of maintaining a safe, drug-free learning environment:
1. Absences: In order to receive credit for a course, a student must attend class each day and complete all work required at a level that is acceptable by the teacher. Attendance is mandatory! Arizona State law requires attendance 90% of the time to receive credit. If a student is absent on any day of the week, he or she is required to flex the time prior to that week ending. If a student does not flex the time within the same week of the absence, the student is still responsible for flexing the time immediately upon returning to school. An absence not made up is considered a permanent absence. If a student is absent more than 10% of the time (4 or more absences at the end of the block), they will fail their classes. These criteria meet the state requirements for class attendance/earned credit.
2. Parent Notification - Absences: All absences will be phoned into the office. If the school does not receive a phone call by the guardian/parent regarding the student's absence, then the school will notify the parent to verify the absence.
3. Disrespect: Disrespect to teachers, staff members, as well as fellow students, will not be tolerated. This includes the use of racist, sexist, obscene language or gestures in the classroom, on class work, on campus as well as a disrespectful attitude when addressing staff members or fellow students.
4. Closed Campus Policy: Maya High School operates a closed campus policy and ditching will not be tolerated. Students who become ill or have an emergency must report to the office and sign out before leaving the campus. All Students under the age of 18 must receive parental permission before leaving.
5. Personal Phone Calls: Students will not receive telephone calls during school hours. Emergency calls from parents will be taken and students will be informed immediately.
6. Teacher Availability: Teachers are available before and after class to communicate with parents. Appointments are preferred.
7. Telephone Calls: Payphones are available for student use. Students cannot use school phones unless it's deemed an emergency by staff.
8. No Gang Activity or Association: Maya High School strictly enforces a zero tolerance policy towards any type of gang activity or association on campus. This includes hand gestures/signs, clothing, belt buckles, T-shirts, handkerchiefs, emblems, writing graffiti, etc.
9. Illegal Possession: Any actions involving the possession, use, or sale of any type of drug, alcohol, or other controlled substances will result in notification of authorities.
10. No Weapons:Weapons, or any dangerous item, are not allowed on campus. This includes look-alikes and replicas.
11. Fighting: Fighting on our campus, or school related areas such as bus stops or adjacent businesses will not be tolerated. If a student anticipates a problem of any type, he or she should contact the principal or assistant principal immediately.
12. Personal Electronic Equipment: Cell phones should not be used while on campus. Walkmans, CD's, beepers, hand-held computer games and other electronic equipment are allowed, but cannot be used in the building or administrative offices.
13. Trash/Littering: Sunflower seeds are not allowed on campus. Students will throw trash in trashcans and assist the Your School staff in keeping the campus litter free.
14. Gambling: Gambling in any form is not allowed on campus.
15. Vandalism: Vandalism is forbidden. Any destruction of school property by a student is the financial responsibility of the parent/guardian.
16. Verbal Abuse or Intimidation: Additional student behaviors that will not be tolerated are verbal abuse, mocking, extortion, threats and intimidation, or any conduct that will endanger the health and safety of fellow students or staff members.
17. Attire: Students are expected to dress appropriately. Any attire, which is inappropriate or distracts from the school program will not be tolerated. Hats are not allowed.
