Santa Clara High School Student and Parent Handbook - 2026-2027

Oct 3, 2026

Comprehensive 2026–2027 Santa Clara High School handbook outlining district leadership, school vision and mission, graduate portrait and PRIDE values, and daily operational details. Includes bell schedule and school calendar, guidance on counseling, honors and AP, class schedule management, graduation requirements, and key academic support topics such as attendance, grading, and academic integrity. Covers student life expectations, behavioral enforcement, campus policies, technology acceptable use, health services and emergencies, and parent communication channels to support student success.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

FormatPDF

Pages30

Reading Time46 min

AccessFree to download

Board of Education

District Administration

Vision & Mission Statements

Graduate Portrait & Bruin PRIDE

Bell Schedule

School Calendar

Counseling

Honors and AP Classes

Class Schedule

Adding and Dropping Classes

PE Exemption for CIF Athletic Participation

Graduation Requirements

Awards and Recognition

SAT, ACT, PSAT Tests

Community Service

Technology

Acceptable Use Policy

Student Health Services

Emergencies

Medication

Student Life

Attendance

Parking

Lockers

College & Career Resource Center

Library

Board of Education (1889 Lawrence Road)

Behavioral Expectations

Progressive Discipline and Interventions

Closed Campus

Academic Integrity Policy

Student Activities

Clubs and Organizations

Santa Clara High School Student and Parent Handbook 2026-2027 Table of Contents Board of Education 3 District Administration 3 Santa Clara HS Administration 3 Vision & Mission Statements 4 Graduate Portrait & Bruin PRIDE 4 Bell Schedule 5 School Calendar 6 Counseling 7 Honors and AP Classes 7 Class Schedule 7 Adding and Dropping Classes 8 PE Exemption for CIF Athletic Participation 8 Graduation Requirements 8 Tutorial Period 8 Awards and Recognition 9 SAT, ACT, PSAT Tests 9 Grades 11 Concurrent Enrollment 11 Community Service 12 Technology 12 Acceptable Use Policy 12 School Website 13 ParentSquare 13 Student Health Services 13 Health Services 13 Emergencies 13 Medication 14 PE Excuses / Modification 14 Extended Absences 14 Contacting the Nurse 14 Student Life 14 Parking 14 Lockers 14 College & Career Resource Center 15 Library 15 Textbooks 15 Other Resources 15 Attendance 15 Philosophy 15 Attendance Policy 16 Family Unexcused Absences 16 Tardy Policy 16 Excused Absences 16 Reporting an Absence 17 Requests for Homework 17 18-year olds 17 Leaving Campus 17 Board of Education 1889 Lawrence Road Behavioral Expectations 17 Philosophy 17 Bruin P.R.I.D.E. 18 Student Expectations 18 Enforcement of School Rules 18 Progressive Discipline and Interventions 18 Closed Campus 20 Profanity and Vulgarity 20 Smoking 20 Fighting 20 Controlled Substances 21 Theft /Extortion 21 Gang Policy 21 Sexual Harassment 21 Bullying 22 Vandalism / Graffiti 22 Restroom & Hallway Use 22 Dress Code 22 Dance Behavior Policy 22 Cell Phones & Electronic Devices 23 Skateboard and Bicycle Policy 23 Search & Seizure Policy 23 Academic Integrity Policy 25 Academic Integrity Interventions 26 Rule Violations Interventions 27 Student Activities 28 Student Body Office (SBO) 28 Student ID Cards & ASB Stickers 29 Student Parking 29 Lost or Stolen Items 29 Yearbook 29 P.E. Uniform Purchase and Information 29 P.E. Uniform Requirements 29 Ticket Sales 30 Fund Raising 30 Caps and Gowns / Grad Announcements 30 Communication 30 Scheduling Events 30 Missing Class for Events 30 Clubs and Organizations 30 Athletics & Athletic Awards 31 Spirit Squad 31 Student Government 31 Parent Support 31 How can you help your child succeed? 31 What you can expect from the school 32 Monitoring Academic Progress 33 Santa Clara, CA 95052 408-423-2000 ● Bonnie Lieberman-President ● Jim Canova ● Vickie Fairchild ● Jodi Muirhead ● Andrew Ratermann ● Michele Ryan, Ph.D. ● Kathy Watanabe Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Check the district website for times and locations. District Administration Damon Wright, Ed.D. TBD Jose Gonzalez, Ed.D. Mark Schiel Katharine Alaniz Maurissa Koide Brenda Carrillo Kristin Gonzalez Superintendent Assistant Superintendent of Education Services Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Deputy Superintendent of Operations / CBO Director of Special Education Director of Secondary Curriculum Director of Student Services Coordinator of Student Services 423-2005 423-2124 423-2014 423-2024 423-2140 423-2039 423-3532 423-2086 Santa Clara High School Administration Gregory Shelby Tony Lam Sharon Freeman Terry Flora Principal Vice Principal-Curriculum & Instruction Vice Principal-Student Support & Activities Vice Principal-Student Support & Attendance 423-2601 423-2602 423-2603 423-2604 Vision & Mission Statements We graduate lifelong learners who aspire to improve themselves and the world. Our Mission is to provide a rigorous and comprehensive education that fosters inquiry, inspires compassion, and develops self reliance for our diverse student body in a physically, emotionally, and socially safe environment. Portrait of a Graduate & Bruin P.R.I.D.E. SCHS is working to ens

FAQs

What is included in the Santa Clara High School Student and Parent Handbook for 2026–2027?

It covers key school policies and expectations, including vision and mission, bell schedule, school calendar, counseling and academic planning, attendance and grading expectations, academic integrity, student life rules, technology and health services, and student activities.

How does the handbook describe scheduling and daily class times for 2026–2027?

It provides a bell schedule with Monday 50-minute periods and Tuesday/Thursday and Wednesday/Friday 90-minute class structures, plus tutorial and lunch times.

What behavioral and academic conduct standards are addressed?

The handbook outlines behavioral expectations and enforcement, including progressive discipline and rule-violation interventions, and it includes an Academic Integrity Policy with related interventions.

Oct 3, 2026

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